Christmas Passes Available Now

Join us for Advent and the celebration of Christmas. Due to capacity concerns, reserved passes are required to attend many of the services in person.

Passes are available on the Cathedral's website now. Visit our website to see the full Christmas service worship schedule and livestream information.

We can’t wait to welcome you to Advent and Christmas at the Cathedral, in-person and online!

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Join Us for Advent Lessons and Carols

Sunday, December 1, 4 pm

O come, O come, Emmanuel. As we prepare for the birth of Jesus at Christmas, join us in-person or online for this popular seasonal service. Readings from Holy Scripture, hymns, and seasonal choral music proclaim the coming of the Promised One. ASL interpretation is offered for this service. Passes not required.

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Tickets for Handel's Messiah are on Sale

Friday, December 6, 7 pm

Saturday, December 7, 12 pm (family edition) & 4 pm

Sunday, December 8, 4 pm (livestream available)

The Washington National Cathedral Choir and Baroque Orchestra perform Handel’s beloved Messiah. Experience the triumphant “Hallelujah Chorus” under the Cathedral’s soaring architecture. Livestream available for 12/8 performance only.

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Plan Your Holiday Visit to the Cathedral

Visit the Cathedral this holiday season as we offer specialty Christmas-themed Spotlights tours, our annual nativity scenes exhibit (One Family, One World: Crèches from Around the World), and the Kelly Latimore exhibit.

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Shop Cathedral Gifts In-Person or Online

Discover unique and meaningful keepsakes to gift your loved ones this Christmas season including custom Cathedral illustrated Christmas cards and Advent calendar, ornaments of our stained glass windows, and more.

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