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Trinity College Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols

Guests gather in the Trinity College Chapel for an annual holiday service of readings and choral music offered as a moment of comfort and hope. The gathering marks the start of the holiday season for the Greater Hartford community. A freewill offering is collected to benefit local initiatives and students in need.

What to Expect

Annual service of comfort, hope, and music for Greater Hartford.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Trinity College

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

People seeking a reflective holiday music service

Vibe

Reflective and musical

Energy Level

Low

Budget

Free

Photo Friendly

Low

Weather Sensitivity

None

Location

Trinity College Chapel
300 Summit Street, Hartford, CT 06106
Hartford, CT
06106

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: No tickets are required. A freewill offering will be taken to support students in need and local initiatives.
  • Hours: Doors open at 3:15 p.m.; services at 4:00 and 7:00 p.m.
  • Parking: Any campus space is open for Chapel Music events; the closest are along Summit Street and by Jarvis and Seabury Halls.
  • Accessibility: The Chapel's accessible entrance is at the northwest corner of the building under the Downes Memorial clock tower; there are no accessible restrooms in the Chapel.

Tips & Advice

  • At busier times, park near Ferris Athletic Center using the campus entrance at 1685 Broad Street, then take the walk through campus to the Chapel.
  • Feel free to park in spaces marked for college registered vehicles only, because any parking space is allowed for Chapel Music events.
  • Plan restroom stops ahead, because the Chapel has no accessible restrooms, though they may be available in the nearby Borges Admissions Center.
  • Bring something for the freewill offering, which supports students in need and local initiatives, since no tickets are required to attend.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the service for?

It's open to everyone as a moment of comfort and hope, and it marks the start of the holiday season for Greater Hartford.

Do I need a ticket?

No. A freewill offering is taken to support students in need and local initiatives.

Where should I park?

You can use any campus space for Chapel Music events, including spaces marked for college registered vehicles only. The closest spots are along Summit Street and in the lots next to Jarvis and Seabury Halls. More lots are along Vernon Street, and at busier times you can park near Ferris Athletic Center through the 1685 Broad Street entrance.

Is the Chapel wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the accessible entrance is at the northwest corner of the building, under the Downes Memorial clock tower.

Are there accessible restrooms?

Not in the Chapel. They may be available in the nearby Borges Admissions Center.

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Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team