Carols by Candlelight 2025: Staff Tickets

Booking will open on Monday 17 November at 10am.

This page is for booking staff tickets only. If you are a student please book here.

Join us for the annual Christmas Carols at Canterbury Cathedral, on Friday 5 December!

Enjoy an evening of carols lit entirely by candlelight, led by the Dean of Chapel, the Reverend Dr Jeremy Law, and supported by the talented choirs and musicians of the University. After the service, you are welcome to join us for mulled wine and mince pies at the Food Court.

You will receive your ticket(s) via email. You must show them, either on your phone or by printing them, in order to get into the cathedral, which will be via the main North Door entrance. Arrive from 7pm to ensure prompt seating, as non-ticket holders will be granted entry from 7.20pm.

Booking process

You may only book 2 tickets. Please use your University email to book your tickets so that we can verify your eligibility.

You cannot use your University login on the Box Office booking system; you will have to register, unless you have booked through us previously. Simply log in, or select 'register now' when prompted during the checkout process.

You have the option to give a donation of £2 when you book. The money will be split equally between Catching Lives and the CCCU Futures Fund.

Email [email protected] if you have any questions, access requirements, or wish to join the waiting list.

Please let us know as soon as possible if you are no longer able to attend, so that we can release your tickets to the waiting list.

Getting there

Please note that there will be no parking available within the Cathedral precincts. If you require special arrangements for accessibility, please contact Louise Harvey-Quirke ([email protected]). If you do not pre-arrange anything, you will only be able to be dropped off outside the Precincts.

The Cathedral recommend Iron Bar Lane for disabled parking, and city centre car parks for everyone else.