Please see below for our Concerts and Events upcoming at Selby Abbey.
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Brass At Christmas (IN SELBY ABBEY) Date Monday 15 Dec 2025 Doors 7:15 pm Show starts: 7:45 pm Main Nave (Allocated Seating) £15.00 Rear Nave (Unallocated Seating) £14.00 Seating in the Main Nave will be allocated, with seat and row numbers Seating in the Rear Nave will be unallocated, filled on a first come, first […]
October to December 2025 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 […]
Big Christmas Concert by Candlelight at Selby Abbey Alistair Griffin presents : The Big Christmas Concert by Candlelight. Experience the magic of Christmas at Selby Abbey, as festive favourites are brought to life by the talented Alistair Griffin and accompanied by the Ebor String Quartet and a live band. Surrounded by the magical glow of candlelight in […]
Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols by Candlelight, Sunday 21 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 […]
Karl Loxley - The Songs of Christmas Selby Abbey, Selby, YO8 4PU Monday 22nd December 2025 7:30PM 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 […]
Selby Abbey Crib Services – 23rd December 3pm & 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 […]
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.
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.
SUNDAY, 11 JANUARY 2026 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 […]
About Julian Ovenden Step into the sublime as musical theatre legend Julian Ovenden presents a breathtaking evening of music, set within some of the UK’s most awe-inspiring cathedrals. Known for his acclaimed performances on stage and screen—including Downton Abbey, Bridgerton, and his Olivier Award-nominated role in South Pacific—Julian brings his remarkable voice and emotional depth […]
Céline Dion By Candlelight comes to Selby Abbey! Saturday 31st January 2026 at 6:15pm & 8:30pm 1st Sitting: Doors 5:30pm / Show 6:15pm - 7:30pm 2nd Sitting: Doors 8:00pm / Show 8:30pm - 9:45pm Calling all Céline Dion devotees... we’ve finally answered your Prayer! Céline Dion By Candlelight is here, jam packed with your favourite hits and guaranteed […]
Céline Dion By Candlelight comes to Selby Abbey! Saturday 31st January 2026 at 6:15pm & 8:30pm 1st Sitting: Doors 5:30pm / Show 6:15pm - 7:30pm 2nd Sitting: Doors 8:00pm / Show 8:30pm - 9:45pm Calling all Céline Dion devotees... we’ve finally answered your Prayer! Céline Dion By Candlelight is here, jam packed with your favourite hits and guaranteed […]
