
“Veni Emmanuel”
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Selby Abbey hosts a service of advent carols, prayers, hymns and readings on 29 November 2026 at 18:30. The Abbey Choir and Canon John Weetman lead the event, which marks the beginning of Advent. Admission is free and non-ticketed.
Advent Sunday, 29th November at 6.30pm ✨ ✨ ✨ “VENI EMMANUEL” ✨ ✨ ✨ Join us at Selby Abbey for “Veni Emmanuel”, our annual service of advent carols, prayers, hymns and readings. Non-ticketed and free to attend, this beautiful service is led by the Abbey Choir and the Vicar, Canon John Weetman. All are very welcome. ✨The service celebrates the beginning of Advent: a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the Nativity of Christ. The service takes its name from the famous Advent hymn, O Come, O Come Emmanuel. ✨The music at the service will include: Matin Responsory (Palestrina) Hymn: Come, thou Redeemer of the earth (Woodward/Willcocks) The Great Advent Antiphons (Plainsong) The Truth from Above (Vaughan Williams) Adam lay y bounden (Ord) How lovely are the messengers (Mendelssohn) Hymn: On Jordan’s bank the Baptist’s cry A tender shoot (Goldschmidt) Hymn: Of the Father’s heart begotten (arr. Willcocks) Benedictus in C (Stanford) Hymn: “Veni Emmanuel” O come, O come, Emmanuel (arr. Andrew Carter) Vesper Responsory (Palestrina) Hymn: Lo, he comes with clouds descending (arr. Willcocks) Toccata “Vom himmel hoch” (Edmundson)
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Frequently asked questions
“Veni Emmanuel” takes place on Sunday, 29 November 2026 at 18:30.
“Veni Emmanuel” is held at Selby Abbey in York (The Crescent, Selby, YO8 4PU).
Entry to “Veni Emmanuel” is free.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Selby Abbey can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for “Veni Emmanuel” can be booked via selbyabbey.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Editorial summaryAbout this event
Selby Abbey hosts a service of advent carols, prayers, hymns and readings on 29 November 2026 at 18:30. The Abbey Choir and Canon John Weetman lead the event, which marks the beginning of Advent. Admission is free and non-ticketed.
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Advent Sunday, 29th November at 6.30pm ✨ ✨ ✨ “VENI EMMANUEL” ✨ ✨ ✨ Join us at Selby Abbey for “Veni Emmanuel”, our annual service of advent carols, prayers, hymns and readings. Non-ticketed and free to attend, this beautiful service is led by the Abbey Choir and the Vicar, Canon John Weetman. All are very welcome. ✨The service celebrates the beginning of Advent: a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the Nativity of Christ. The service takes its name from the famous Advent hymn, O Come, O Come Emmanuel. ✨The music at the service will include: Matin Responsory (Palestrina) Hymn: Come, thou Redeemer of the earth (Woodward/Willcocks) The Great Advent Antiphons (Plainsong) The Truth from Above (Vaughan Williams) Adam lay y bounden (Ord) How lovely are the messengers (Mendelssohn) Hymn: On Jordan’s bank the Baptist’s cry A tender shoot (Goldschmidt) Hymn: Of the Father’s heart begotten (arr. Willcocks) Benedictus in C (Stanford) Hymn: “Veni Emmanuel” O come, O come, Emmanuel (arr. Andrew Carter) Vesper Responsory (Palestrina) Hymn: Lo, he comes with clouds descending (arr. Willcocks) Toccata “Vom himmel hoch” (Edmundson)
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WhereSelby Abbey
The Crescent, Selby, YO8 4PU
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is “Veni Emmanuel”?
“Veni Emmanuel” takes place on Sunday, 29 November 2026 at 18:30.
Where is “Veni Emmanuel” taking place?
“Veni Emmanuel” is held at Selby Abbey in York (The Crescent, Selby, YO8 4PU).
How much are tickets for “Veni Emmanuel”?
Entry to “Veni Emmanuel” is free.
Is there anywhere to stay near “Veni Emmanuel”?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Selby Abbey can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for “Veni Emmanuel”?
Tickets for “Veni Emmanuel” can be booked via selbyabbey.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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