Events

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 […]

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.  

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 […]