Begin the season of Advent with a candlelit service of music and readings at Southwark Cathedral.

The Advent Procession service begins in darkness, with the Cathedral Choir singing from different parts of the building. As the readings and music unfold, candles are gradually lit, filling the Cathedral with light.

A beautiful and reflective way to mark the beginning of Advent, the service offers a moment to pause amid the busyness of the season and look ahead to Christmas.

All are welcome.

Event timings:

Doors open: 17:30

Service start: 18:00

Accessibility

Please note, currently there are certain areas of the Cathedral that are not accessible to wheelchair users, but we are working to improve our facilities. There is a platform lift to access the Cathedral. The Nave is accessible for wheelchairs from the Millennium Courtyard entrance via a platform lift. There are ramps into the South Transept. Access to the Retrochoir, High Altar and Choir is via the doors from the South Transept, into the Churchyard and back into the Cathedral via the Parish Door.

Accessible toilet facilities are located on the Ground Floor at the end of Lancelot’s Link, other is in the basement near to the Cathedral Café and can be accessed by the passenger lift. Both toilets need a radar key which can be obtained from a Cathedral team member.

Service animals are permitted.

Description supplied by the event organiser.