Name: Midnight Mass
Start: 2026-12-24T23:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-12-24
Location: Gloucester Cathedral

Description

Gloucester Cathedral holds its Midnight Mass on Thursday 24 December, starting at 11pm. It's an evening service held to mark the start of Christmas Day, and this year it takes place in the Nave, which will be decorated for the occasion.

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The service is part of the cathedral's wider festive programme, which runs through Advent and Christmas and welcomes people of all faiths and of none. If you're not usually one for the pews, it's worth knowing that the doors are open to everyone, not just those within the church.

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As for the practical side, there are no tickets required. Seating is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so if you've got your heart set on a particular spot, it's best to arrive a bit early. The service starts at 11pm in the Nave, at Gloucester Cathedral, 12 College Green, Gloucester GL1 2LX.