Event Details
- Location: Lichfield Cathedral
- Address: The Close, Lichfield, Staffs, WS13 7LD
- Start date: 15th December 2026
- End date: 21st December 2026
- Times: From 5.15pm
- Entry fee: £12-15 (family tickets and concessions also available)
This December, Lichfield Cathedral will celebrate ten years of its much-loved Christmas light shows, an event that has welcomed thousands of visitors from across the region and beyond in the lead-up to Christmas. Over the past decade, the light shows have become a highlight of the festive season, combining spectacular projection and music while sharing the message at the heart of Christmas.
To mark this milestone anniversary, the Cathedral is returning to the essence of the season with ‘Follow the Star’, a new experience that invites visitors to journey through the Nativity story.
Running from 15-21 December 2026, visitors will ‘Follow the Star’ through The Close, with projection shows on the Bishop’s Palace and the Cathedral’s iconic West Front before entering the Cathedral itself, where projections will illuminate the ceiling of the Nave. Created by acclaimed animation team Illuminos, the production combines light, music and storytelling to bring the Christmas story to life.
The Christmas Light Show is Lichfield Cathedral’s largest annual fundraiser. Income generated through ticket sales supports the Cathedral’s ongoing ministry, conservation and community work, helping to care for one of the country’s most significant historic buildings while ensuring it remains open and accessible to future generations.
