Christmas Mass
Visitors celebrate the Nativity of the Lord with solemn masses held inside the Basilica. Services feature traditional Christmas carols, with musical offerings performed by a vocal ensemble, organist, and soprano. The family-focused service also includes a live Nativity scene.
What to Expect
Solemn holiday celebrations with traditional carols in the historic Basilica.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families attending the 7:00 p.m. family mass
Vibe
Solemn and festive
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
Low
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 7 p.m., 9:30 p.m. and midnight; the 7 p.m. Mass is the family Mass. Doors open 30 minutes before each celebration, and pre-Mass music begins 20 minutes before each Mass. The page's date headings also display 7 A.M.
Tips & Advice
- Book a ticket online or at the Basilica’s ticket office, since seats are limited and tickets are needed for every Mass.
- Reserve ahead for the later Masses, for which reservations are required.
- Arrive in time for the pre-Mass music, which begins 20 minutes before each celebration.
- Allow for the doors to open 30 minutes before each celebration when planning your arrival.
- Choose the family Mass if you want to attend the celebration with the live Nativity scene.
Special Events & Promotions
- The family Mass includes a live Nativity scene.
- Reservations are required for the later Masses.
- Soprano Sasha Djihanian and organist Martin Boucher perform pre-Mass music for the family Mass.
- The Basilica’s vocal ensemble performs traditional carols at the later Masses.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a ticket to attend a Christmas Mass?
Yes. Tickets are required for every celebration, and seats are limited; tickets can be booked online or at the Basilica’s ticket office.
Which celebration includes a live Nativity scene?
The family Mass includes a live Nativity scene.
What music is part of the celebrations?
Christmas carols are performed before each celebration. Sasha Djihanian and Martin Boucher provide the pre-Mass music for the family Mass; the Basilica’s vocal ensemble performs traditional carols at the other celebrations.
Are reservations required for every celebration?
Tickets are required for all Masses, and reservations are specifically required for the later Masses.
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