Exhibitions, performances and more.
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04/12/2026
1:30 pm
Christmas By Candlelight
Join a spectacular cast of West End singers and incredible live band as they perform your favourite Christmas Hits inside Exeter Cathedral.
06/12/2026
2:30 pm
Handel’s Messiah with Exeter Cathedral Choir
The Exeter Cathedral Choir will be teaming up with early-music specialists Devon Baroque for a seasonal performance of Handel’s Messiah.
07/12/2026
2:00 pm
The Lord Mayor and Dean’s Carol Service
All are welcome to join us for the Lord Mayor and Dean’s 2026 Carol Service inside the magnificent setting of Exeter Cathedral, on Monday 7 December at 2pm.
From 08/12/2026 – 12/12/2026
7:00 pm
Christmas with the Cathedral Choir
Enjoy a special performance of carols and festive favourites in the magnificent nave with Exeter Cathedral Choir.
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
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.
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
5:30 pm
Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
Enjoy Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight inside the magnificent setting of Exeter Cathedral.
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.