Advent & Christmas

Love Southsea Markets return to bring a magical two-day Christmas shopping event to Portsmouth Cathedral.

Love Southsea Markets return to bring a magical two-day Christmas shopping event to Portsmouth Cathedral.

Experience the beauty of Advent in an atmospheric service as Portsmouth Cathedral moves from darkness to light, symbolising the world’s journey from despair to hope.

We invite you to put aside material preparations for Christmas and explore in different ways, poems relevant to our theme.

Join us for the candlelit service of Compline, a time for quiet reflection at the end of the day.

Join us for a special Friends of Portsmouth Cathedral talk with author and musician Andrew Gant as he discusses his latest book, Deck the Hall.

We invite you to put aside material preparations for Christmas and explore in different ways, poems relevant to our theme.

Join us for the candlelit service of Compline, a time for quiet reflection at the end of the day.

Portsmouth Cathedral is hosting a brass rubbing trail this Christmas.

Join us for “Coffee & Carols,” hosted by the Anna Chaplaincy, where the spirit of Christmas comes alive in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

We invite you to put aside material preparations for Christmas and explore in different ways, poems relevant to our theme.

Join us for the candlelit service of Compline, a time for quiet reflection at the end of the day.

Christmas is not complete without a Singalong to your favourite film. On Friday 20th December, experience Frozen, the hit musical comedy from Walt Disney Animation Studios, like never before. 

The Muppets present their own touching rendition of Charles Dickens' classic tale. Ebenezer Scrooge, is held accountable for his dastardly ways during night-time visitations by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and future.

All are warmly welcome to join us for our beautiful services of carols and readings by candlelight.

All are warmly welcome to join us for our beautiful services of carols and readings by candlelight.

All are warmly welcome to join us for our beautiful services of carols and readings by candlelight.

Join us for a delightful retelling of the Nativity story, brought to life with engaging actions and uplifting music.

Join us for a delightful retelling of the Nativity story, brought to life with engaging actions and uplifting music.

All are warmly welcome to join us for our beautiful services of carols and readings by candlelight.

Our celebrations of Christmas continue with the brightness and joy and wonderful music of our Christmas Day services.

Our Cathedral Choir returns to lead us in song as we celebrate the visit of the Magi to worship the infant King.

Part of our Exploring the Bible series, this 5 week course will explore Paul’s letters to the Galatians and Ephesians.

Part of our Exploring the Bible series, this 5 week course will explore Paul’s letters to the Galatians and Ephesians.

A peaceful, reflective service featuring traditional choral music, scripture readings, and prayer.

Part of our Exploring the Bible series, this 5 week course will explore Paul’s letters to the Galatians and Ephesians.

Part of our Exploring the Bible series, this 5 week course will explore Paul’s letters to the Galatians and Ephesians.

Join us for the Eucharist for The Presentation of Christ in the Temple, a solemn and reflective service marking the close of our Christmas and Epiphany worship. 

Candlemas Carols at Portsmouth Cathedral offers a moving celebration of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple, drawing upon the story of Mary and Joseph bringing Jesus to the Temple six weeks after his birth.