Exhibitions, performances and more.
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08/12/2026
1:00 pm
Library & Archives In Focus: Festive Selection Box (Free Drop-In Session)
Come and wrap up the year with our festive selection box – a tempting assortment of our favourite items from Exeter Cathedral’s Library & Archives.
11/12/2026
7:30 pm
La La Choir
Join the La La Choir for a truly special evening as they return to Exeter Cathedral for their annual Christmas concert for the 11th year.
13/12/2026
3:00 pm
The Exeter Nativity
Featuring real-life alpacas, enjoy an entertaining retelling of the famous Christmas story inside the magnificent setting of Exeter Cathedral.
From 15/12/2026 – 16/12/2026
7:30 pm
Exeter Philharmonic Choir: Carols in the Cathedral
As Exeter Philharmonic Choir continues its 180th anniversary celebrations, join us for a festive musical journey with Carols in the Cathedral.
15/12/2026
1:00 pm
Lunchtime ‘Shoppers’ Carols
Enjoy a rejuvenating break from Christmas shopping with a selection of your favourite carols.
17/12/2026
1:00 pm
Lunchtime ‘Shoppers’ Carols
Enjoy a rejuvenating break from Christmas shopping with a selection of your favourite carols.
18/12/2026
7:30 pm
Karl Loxley: The Songs of Christmas
Enjoy this festive musical celebration at Exeter Cathedral with rising star and one of Sir Tom Jones’ finalists in the hit TV show, The Voice.
19/12/2026
7:30 pm
London Concertante: Christmas at the Movies
Get ready to unwrap the ultimate holiday treat with London Concertante’s Christmas at the Movies — a journey through the heartwarming worlds of beloved festive films.
19/12/2026
4:00 pm
London Concertante: Moonlight Sonata
This programme brings together some of the best-loved music ever written for piano.
From 23/12/2026 – 24/12/2026
6:00 pm
Grandisson Service of Lessons & Carols 2026
Join us for a unique service of lessons and carols which opens with Bishop John de Grandisson’s service.
From 24/12/2026 – 25/12/2026
11:30 pm
Midnight Mass 2026
All are welcome to join us for a traditional Midnight Mass service with carols led by St Peter’s Singers.
From 24/12/2026 – 25/12/2026
12:00 pm
Christmas Eve Services
All are warmly welcome to join us for our Christmas Eve services, including our Crib Service and Midnight Mass.