Halifax Minster Candlelight Carol Service
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Halifax Minster holds a candlelight carol service on 20 December 2026 featuring music from the Minster Choir and Hammonds Band. Tickets are free but donations support the venue's running costs. The event is ticketed to manage capacity.
Traditional service of 9 lessons and carols with music led by the Minster Choir and Hammonds Band.
This candle lit service tells the story of the birth of Jesus through Bible readings and music sung by the Minster choir with accompaniment by Hammonds Band and the Minster organ. Carols are sung by the congregation.
This year the service is ticketed to avoid over-crowding. Ticket-holders are asked to be seated by 6.15pm. A reserve queue will operate from 6.15pm, but admittance will only be permitted if space allows. Please aim to stay to the end of the service to avoid movement around the building with naked flames present.
Tickets are FREE but donations are welcome to support the mission and maintenance of the Minster. Running costs are now over £1000 per day and the Minster is completely self-funding.
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Halifax Minster Candlelight Carol Service takes place on Sunday, 20 December 2026 at 18:30.
Halifax Minster Candlelight Carol Service is held at Halifax Minster in Bradford (Church Street, HALIFAX, HX1 1QS).
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Halifax Minster can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Halifax Minster Candlelight Carol Service can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Halifax Minster holds a candlelight carol service on 20 December 2026 featuring music from the Minster Choir and Hammonds Band. Tickets are free but donations support the venue's running costs. The event is ticketed to manage capacity.
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Traditional service of 9 lessons and carols with music led by the Minster Choir and Hammonds Band.
This candle lit service tells the story of the birth of Jesus through Bible readings and music sung by the Minster choir with accompaniment by Hammonds Band and the Minster organ. Carols are sung by the congregation.
This year the service is ticketed to avoid over-crowding. Ticket-holders are asked to be seated by 6.15pm. A reserve queue will operate from 6.15pm, but admittance will only be permitted if space allows. Please aim to stay to the end of the service to avoid movement around the building with naked flames present.
Tickets are FREE but donations are welcome to support the mission and maintenance of the Minster. Running costs are now over £1000 per day and the Minster is completely self-funding.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Hotels within walking distance of Halifax Minster. Searching near Church Street, HALIFAX, HX1 1QS; check-in Sunday, 20 December 2026.
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WhereHalifax Minster
Church Street, HALIFAX, HX1 1QS
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Halifax Minster Candlelight Carol Service?
Halifax Minster Candlelight Carol Service takes place on Sunday, 20 December 2026 at 18:30.
Where is Halifax Minster Candlelight Carol Service taking place?
Halifax Minster Candlelight Carol Service is held at Halifax Minster in Bradford (Church Street, HALIFAX, HX1 1QS).
Is there anywhere to stay near Halifax Minster Candlelight Carol Service?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Halifax Minster can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Halifax Minster Candlelight Carol Service?
Tickets for Halifax Minster Candlelight Carol Service can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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