Lunchtime Carols
Lunchtime Carols 16, 17 & 18 December | 1pm Take a break from shopping to enjoy a lunchtime carol concert in the festive setting of Exeter Cathedral. This is a free event; no booking is required.
The Exeter Nativity
The Exeter Nativity Sunday 14 December | 4pm Enjoy an entertaining retelling of the famous Christmas story. Join the talented cast of the Exeter Nativity as they retell the Christmas story with warmth, humour and a few delightful surprises. From Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem, to the gossips of Nazareth and King Herod’s handmaids, […]
Christmas with the Cathedral Choir
Christmas with the Cathedral Choir 9, 11 & 13 December | 7pm Enjoy a special performance of carols and festive favourites in the magnificent nave with Exeter Cathedral Choir. Event Timings 6:15pm Doors Open 7pm Performance 9:15pm Approximate end time Tickets: Front Nave: £22 Middle Nave: £20 Rear Nave: £17 Premium Side Aisles: £20 Side […]
Grandisson Service of Lessons & Carols
Grandisson Service of Lessons & Carols 23 & 24 December | 6pm Join us for a unique service of lessons and carols which opens with Bishop John de Grandisson’s service for Christmas. When Exeter Cathedral was newly completed, John Grandisson, Bishop of Exeter from 1327-1369, inserted into the Christmas liturgy a special ceremony. In ‘this […]
Lord Mayor’s Carol Service
Lord Mayor’s Carol Service Monday 1 December | 2pm All are welcome to join us for the Lord Mayor’s annual Carol Service. This event is free, no booking required.
Advent Procession
Advent Procession Sunday 30 November | 6pm Enjoy this atmospheric service as the Exeter Cathedral Choir take lead in singing advent carols and anthems. This service is free to attend; no booking is required.
Christingle Service
Christingle Service Saturday 29 November | 4pm Get into the festive spirit with our Christingle service. We will be using the Christingle to tell the story of Jesus while the Exeter Cathedral Choir sing popular hymns. This service is well-suited to younger children and their families. No booking required.
Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market
Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market Thursday 20 November – Friday 19 December 2025 Make it a day out to remember. Nestled in the historic heart of Exeter, the Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market returns. Open from 10am Thursday 20 November – 9pm Friday 19 December 2025 — bigger, brighter and more magical than ever. Step into the […]
Handel’s Messiah with Exeter Cathedral Choir
Handel’s Messiah with Exeter Cathedral Choir Sunday 7 December 2025 | 2:30pm The Exeter Cathedral Choir will be teaming up with early-music specialists Devon Baroque for a seasonal performance of Handel’s Messiah. Tickets: Tickets Front Nave – £27 Tickets Middle Nave – £21 Tickets Rear Nave – £16 Tickets Premium Unreserved Side Aisle – £21 […]
Advent Series 2025 by the Revd Professor Christopher Bryan
Advent Series 2025 by the Revd Professor Christopher Bryan Sunday 30 November, Sunday 7 December, Sunday 14 December | 11:45am | The Cloister Garth Room, Exeter Cathedral Join us for this three-session Advent Series to explore The Meaning of Advent, the Four Last Things, and ‘The Former Advent’. To book your free place on the […]