Christmas - the Candlelight Concert by Xperience Live
2026-12-02 19:30 - 21:45 (Europe/London)
XPERIENCE LIVE presents The Popular Music of Christmas – performed in a stunning candlelit setting at Selby Abbey.
Wednesday 2nd December 2026 | Doors: 6:30pm | Show: 7:30pm–9:45pm | Last entry: 7:15pm

Step into a world of festive elegance and timeless charm as Xperience Live proudly presents ‘Christmas – The Candlelight Concert’ – an evening where music, candlelight and holiday wonder come together in perfect harmony.
Set beneath the soft glow of countless candles, this enchanting concert promises to warm your heart and stir your soul. Be transported by the breathtaking vocals of our exceptional singers and the rich, live sounds of our talented band as they breathe new life into the Christmas classics you know and love.
From the very first notes of ‘It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas’, you’ll be swept into a yuletide reverie filled with nostalgia and joy. This unforgettable evening will feature a curated selection of beloved favourites, including ‘White Christmas’, ‘Santa Baby’, ‘Winter Wonderland’, and many more – all performed live with elegance and flair.
Whether you’re enjoying the company of loved ones or simply soaking in the glow of the season, Christmas – The Candlelight Concert is the perfect way to celebrate in style. This heart-warming event invites families, friends and festive romantics alike to revel in the spirit of a truly Holly Jolly Christmas.
So join us for a night of unforgettable music, magical atmosphere and holiday sophistication. It’s not just a concert — it’s a Christmas memory in the making.
Tickets are limited – secure your place and make this Christmas truly extraordinary.

VIP £45.50 + £3.50 | Premium £40.50 + £3.50 | Band A £38.50 + £3.50 | Band B £35.50 + £3.50 | Band C£29.50 + £3.50 | All tickets include a £3.50 booking fee.

Accessibility Tickets
If you are looking to purchase accessible tickets…
And you do NOT require a wheelchair space, please go ahead and purchase the tickets you would like. Then email us with an image of either your blue badge or PIP form and we will be able to process a refund for your carers ticket. – he***@**************co.uk
If you do require a wheelchair space, please purchase the seat with a wheelchair icon on, along with the carers seat next to it.

Tickets are available to purchase now by clicking on this link – https://boxoffice.xperiencelive.co.uk/events/xperiencelive/1958522

There will be a licensed bar at this event. Payment can be made by cash or card.

Guided Tour of Selby Abbey
2026-12-07 10:30 - 11:45, 2026-12-19 08:00 - 17:00
No booking required – just turn up!
(Tours, which last about 75 minutes, are free but donations are invited)
Meet your guide at 10.30am inside the West Door of Selby Abbey to explore the history of the first monastery to be established in the North of England after the arrival of William the Conqueror in 1066. Wonder at the amazing Romanesque and Gothic architecture and hear how, despite two great fires, the collapse of the central tower and the dissolution of the monasteries in the 16th Century, Selby Abbey has survived as a vibrant place of pilgrimage, events, prayer and worship.
Tour dates for 2026:

5th January
17th January
2nd February
14th February
2nd March
21st March
13th April
18th April
11th May
23rd May
8th June
20th June
13th July
25th July
3rd August
15th August
7th September
19th September
5th October
17th October
2nd November
21st November
7th December
19th December

Tours are available at other times for groups or individuals by prior arrangement. Contact of****@************rg.uk (website: www.selbyabbey.org.uk)

Selby Abbey welcomes visitors daily between 10.00am and 4.00pm (Coffee Shop and Gift Shop open 10.30am to 3.30pm)

Karl Loxley - The Songs of Christmas
2026-12-14 19:30 - 21:30
Karl Loxley – The Songs of Christmas

Selby Abbey is delighted to welcome back Karl Loxley after his debut, sell out performance in 2025

Monday 14th December 2026 7:30PM

Box Office Telephone Number: 0333 666 3366
The TicketSource telephone box office service is available from Monday to Friday, 9.00AM to 7.00PM and Saturday, 9.00AM to 5.00PM (excluding bank holidays)
Rated by Sir Tom Jones as having one of the best theatrical voices he’d ever heard! Join Karl Loxley for a Festive Musical Celebration including the Classics ‘White Christmas’, ‘The Most Wonderful Time of the Year’, ‘O Holy Night’, ‘A Spaceman Came Travelling’, ‘I Believe In Father Christmas’, Songs from the musicals and much more.
Karl’s rise to stardom began with his remarkable performance on the hit TV show The Voice, where he reached over 9 million viewers with his rendition of the famous opera aria Nessun Dorma. Out of an astounding 48,000 people who auditioned, Karl secured his place as one of Sir Tom Jones’ final eight contestants.
His album, Solo Amore, achieved huge success, reaching the Number 1 spot on the iTunes Classical Music Chart on several occasions and an impressive Number 3 on the Official UK Classical Album Chart. One of the album’s standout tracks, Karl’s rendition of Never Enough from the acclaimed film The Greatest Showman, quickly became a viral sensation, accumulating over 15 million views on YouTube. This catapulted Karl to great fame within the Classical Crossover music scene, solidifying his position as a rising star.
For Wheelchair tickets please contact in**@********ey.com

Event Details
Doors Open at 6:45PM
From 7:30PM to 9:30PM

Tickets are now available by clicking the following link – https://www.ticketsource.com/karlloxley/t-

There will be a licensed bar at this event. Payment can be made by cash or card

Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols by Candlelight
2026-12-20 18:30 - 19:30
Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols by Candlelight, Sunday 20 December, 6.30pm

For many people, this service marks the beginning of their Christmas – it is based around nine Bible readings telling of the fall of humanity, the promise of the Messiah, and the birth of Jesus. These readings are interspersed with carols sung by the Abbey Choir who also lead the congregation in singing traditional Christmas hymns.

We look forward to holding this service for the people of Selby and for those who travel from all over the region to attend. This and all Abbey services are free and booking is not required, but as this service is usually very popular, we advise arriving early.

Music at the service will include:
Once in royal David’s city
The voice of the Angel Gabriel (Philip Ledger)
Silent night
The Angel Gabriel (Traditional arr. Pettman)
O little town of Bethlehem
Sir Christèmas (William Mathias)
While shepherds watched their flocks
In the bleak mid-winter (Harold Darke)
The first Nowell the angel did say
A maiden most gentle (Andrew Carter)
Here is the little door (Herbert Howells)
O come all ye faithful
Hark the herald angels sing

Following the service please join the Clergy and Choir for mulled wine and mince pies.

Donations towards the ongoing work of Selby Abbey are greatly appreciated

Crib Service
2026-12-24 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-12-24 16:30 - 17:30
Selby Abbey Crib Services – Christmas Eve (24th December) 3pm and 4:30pm.
Join us for this candlelit, family-friendly service as we hear the story of Christmas, sing Carols and place the figures in the Nativity Scene, remembering the birth of Jesus at this special time of year.
Admission free and no ticket necessary.

The Epiphany Procession
2027-01-10 18:30 - 19:45
SUNDAY, 10 JANUARY 2027

All are welcome to join us at Selby Abbey as we celebrate the Baptism of Christ and the First Sunday of Epiphany, with music led by the Abbey Choir.

6.30pm The Epiphany Procession
Matin Responsory: Palestrina
The noble stem of Jesse: Trad. arr. Praetorius
What star is this with beams so bright: Trad.
Carol: O come all ye faithful (omit v.3 & 5)
Carol: The first Nowell arr. Willcocks
The Three Kings: Cornelius arr. Atkins
Hymn: O worship the Lord
O come ye servants of the Lord: Tye
Hymn: As with gladness men of old: arr. Willcocks
Choral & Menuet (Suite Gothique):

Selby Abbey is open everyday at 10.00am – 4.00pm for visiting and prayer. www.selbyabbey.org.uk

Image: Adorazione dei Magi by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, c. 1655. (Public Domain)

Palm Sunday Eucharist
2027-03-21 10:00 - 11:15
All are welcome to join the Clergy and Selby Abbey Choir for Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday, is a major Christian feast that commemorates Jesus’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem, initiating Holy Week. It marks the final Sunday of Lent, celebrated with processions, the blessing of palm fronds or branches (symbolizing peace and victory), and readings of the Passion.

Maundy Thursday
2027-03-25 19:30 - 20:30
Maundy Thursday – 2nd April
7.30pm Sung Eucharist (with the Choir)
The service focusses on the Last Supper and includes of Renewal of Christian Discipleship. It is followed by the ‘stripping of the altars’ and other church furnishing, leaving the Abbey as bare and unadorned as possible in preparation for Good Friday, and the opportunity for people to stay for a quiet prayer vigil until 10pm if they wish.

Good Friday - Churches Together in Selby - Walk of Witness
2027-03-26 11:30 - 12:15
Good Friday – 26th March
11.30am Churches Together in Selby Walk of Witness. Meet at Portholme Church.Finishes with a short act of worship outside the Abbey and soup inside.

Good Friday - Proclamation of the Cross
2027-03-26 13:30 - 15:00
1.30pm Proclamation of the Cross (with the Choir)
A service focussing on the Crucifixion including prayer and thanksgiving before the Cross.

Service of Light & Easter Vigil
2027-03-27 18:30 - 20:00
Easter Eve – 27th March
6.30pm Service of Light and Easter Vigil (with the Choir)
Beginning with the lighting of the new Paschal Candle; readings from scripture then lead us to the Good News of the Resurrection as we celebrate the first Eucharist of Easter 2026 with our Risen Lord.

Easter Sunday - Sung Eucharist with the Abbey Choir
2027-03-28 10:00 - 11:15

The Drifters at Selby Abbey
2027-06-05 19:30 - 21:30
EVENT INFORMATION

For the first time ever, see The Drifters in the magical and remarkable setting of Selby Abbey, lit by hundreds of candles!
Join us on Saturday 5th June 2027 to be part of this special event and experience the wonder of The Drifters by Candlelight as they perform all of their classic hits including – Saturday Night at the Movies, You’re More Than A Number, Come on Over to My Place, Under the Boardwalk and many more!
The Drifters have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, chosen to perform for the President of the United States and listed among the Greatest Artists of All Time by Rolling Stone magazine.

Tickets are now available by clicking on this link – https://www.gigantic.com/the-drifters-tickets/selby-selby-abbey/2027-06-05-18-45
Doors open – 18:45
There will be a licensed bar at this event. Payment can be made by cash or card.
