# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Sankta Lucia: Festival of Light
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 14 Dec, 2026 at 07:00 pm (+00:00)
- **Event Description**: An atmospheric, candlelit procession and carol service for all the family based on the traditional Swedish Lucia celebration.

In Sweden, Lucia is one of the most significant traditions in the calendar – a powerful symbol and celebration of light and an integral part of the Advent season. The celebration of Sankta Lucia is based on the bravery and martyrdom of a young Sicilian girl – St Lucy – who died in the early fourth century. Her name and story reached Sweden along with Christianity, and she remained popular even after the Reformation as the bringer of light during the long darkness of winter.

The choir will form a procession which enters the cathedral’s Nave singing the traditional Lucia song. The singers are dressed in white gowns and carry candles, with Lucia herself as the focal point, wearing a crown of candles and a red ribbon around her waist, symbolising her martyrdom.

The service is run in partnership with the York Anglo-Scandinavian Society. The service will also be live-streamed via our YouTube channel and this page so you can enjoy the service from the comfort of your own home.

We want as many people to join our Advent and Christmas worship as possible.

Free, in-person tickets will be available via the York Minster website or by calling 01904 557200 from 10am on Tuesday 1 December.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/york/sankta-lucia-festival-of-light/200030778394456
- **Event Categories**: Music, Festivals, Entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 23

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: York
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: YO1 7HH York, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 53.96168
- **long**: -1.0819
- **full address**: YO1 7HH York, United Kingdom, 9 Minster Yard, York, YO1 7, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Sankta Lucia: Festival of Light being held?
  - **A:** Sankta Lucia: Festival of Light takes place on Mon, 14 Dec, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Mon, 14 Dec, 2026 at 07:00 pm at YO1 7HH York, United Kingdom, 9 Minster Yard, York, YO1 7, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Sankta Lucia: Festival of Light?
  - **A:** Sankta Lucia: Festival of Light is organized by York Minster.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Sankta Lucia: Festival of Light is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Sankta Lucia: Festival of Light sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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