Carols by Candlelight, December 19th 2026

7:30pm, Sat, 19 Dec 2026

Type of event:	Performance
Start time:	7:30pm
Duration:	2h
External website related to this event:	https://yorkminster.org/whats-on/event/carols-by-candlelight/
Venue:	The Nave York Minster Deangate York YO1 7HH
	See map below
Ticket pricing/options:	Ticket prices range from £7.50 to £25.
Tickets:	Telephone 01904 557200
Description:	This has been a sellout event for the last few years. This year it takes place on a Saturday, and once again we expect tickets to go very quickly. We look forward to joining forces with the Chapter House Youth Choir, and the Handbell Ringers of the Chapter House Choir, for a beautiful mix of Christmas music and carols, featuring works including compositions by John Rutter, Elizabeth Maconchy, Herbert Howels, Alan Spedding and our founder Andrew Carter. Tickets are priced between £7.50-£25 are available via our Box Office or by calling the York Minster Bookings Team on 01904 557200. Children over the age of two need their own seat. Reserved Central Nave Tickets can be booked here. Unreserved Central Nave Side Aisle Tickets can be booked here. The performance will begin at 7.30pm and end by approximately 9.30pm. There is no interval. Doors will open at 6.45pm. If you have accessibility requirements that you would like to discuss prior to attending this event, please contact the York Minster Events team on 01904 557200 or via email at info@yorkminster.org.