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Selby Abbey Crib Services – Wednesday 23rd December 3pm & Christmas Eve 24th December 3pm & 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 […]
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 […]
Selby Abbey is delighted to welcome back the team from Semperfli for their annual exhibition including demonstrations, stall holders and talks by various speakers throughout the day. Fly Fishing & Fly Tying — SEMPERFLI Roadshow Yorkshire - SATURDAY 16th January 2027 DOORS OPEN 9:30AM - 4PM Speakers inc - Charles Jardine, Hans Van Klinken, […]
Saxophonist Samuel Beddard and pianist Jo Foote weave together folk stories through a rich programme of music from across the globe, exploring a variety of cultural voices. Every concert is unique, taking audiences on a one-of-a-kind historical globe-trotting adventure through music. Hailed as a “tour de force of saxophone playing” and praised for “tone like […]
An Orchestral Tribute To John Williams vs Hans Zimmer Presented by The Great British Film Orchestra Experience a breathtaking celebration of John Williams, Hans Zimmer and the greatest film scores ever written, brought to life by a chamber orchestra. Step into a world where cinematic music history is brought to life. This year, The Great […]
An Orchestral Tribute To John Williams vs Hans Zimmer Presented by The Great British Film Orchestra Experience a breathtaking celebration of John Williams, Hans Zimmer and the greatest film scores ever written, brought to life by a chamber orchestra. Step into a world where cinematic music history is brought to life. This year, The Great […]
York Beethoven Project - the Grand Finalé The York Beethoven project was conceived in a conversation under the stage at Harrogate Theatre in 2022 and set up in 2023 with the aim of playing all of the 9 Symphonies in local venues with Local musicians. Since then they have played 8 (No6 in Selby Abbey) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
1.30pm Proclamation of the Cross (with the Choir) A service focussing on the Crucifixion including prayer and thanksgiving before the Cross.
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.
