Christmas Eve 2026 · Checked November 7, 2026
We list 29 Boston-area churches that hold Christmas Eve services, and 2 have posted 2026 times so far. Checked November 7, 2026; more churches post their times in late November and early December.
Christmas Eve service times in Boston
Trinity Church in the City of Boston
Copley Square, Back Bay
- 2:00 PM Children's Pageant (Children's pageant; arrive by 1:15 PM if possible so children can choose costumes)
Family - 4:30 PM Festival Eucharist with Organ and Choir
- 8:00 PM Festival Eucharist with Organ, Choir, and Brass Ensemble
Livestream - 11:00 PM Choral Festival Eucharist with Organ, Choir, and Brass Ensemble
Childcare is available at the 2 PM and 4:30 PM services. The 8 PM service is livestreamed on the church website, YouTube and Facebook. Arrival by 1:15 PM is recommended for the pageant.
206 Clarendon St, Boston, MA 02116 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Memorial Church, Harvard University
Harvard Square, Cambridge
- 5:00 PM Christmas Eve Service
Livestream
Streamed live on YouTube and broadcast on WHRB 95.3 FM. Community choir rehearsal at 3:30 PM. Tickets are not mentioned.
One Harvard Yard, Cambridge, MA 02138 · Map (opens in a new tab)
More churches in Boston with Christmas Eve services
These churches held Christmas Eve services last year. Their 2026 times are not posted yet, so we link to each church's own page. We check again every week.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Brookline
EpiscopalBrookline
2026 times not posted yet · Family service in 2025
15 St. Paul St, Brookline, MA 02446 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Old South Church
United Church of ChristCopley Square, Back Bay
2026 times not posted yet · Family service in 2025
Services were livestreamed in 2025.
645 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Arlington Street Church
Back Bay
2026 times not posted yet
Services were also on Zoom in 2024.
351 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Emmanuel Church in the City of Boston
EpiscopalBack Bay
2026 times not posted yet
15 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116 · Map (opens in a new tab)
First Church in Boston
Unitarian UniversalistBack Bay
2026 times not posted yet
66 Marlborough St, Boston, MA 02116 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Saint Cecilia Parish
CatholicBack Bay
2026 times not posted yet
In 2024 the afternoon Mass included a children's procession and was livestreamed at stceciliaboston.org.
18 Belvidere St, Boston, MA 02115 · Map (opens in a new tab)
The Paulist Center
CatholicBeacon Hill
2026 times not posted yet
5 Park St, Boston, MA · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Francis de Sales
CatholicCharlestown
2026 times not posted yet
303 Bunker Hill St, Charlestown, MA · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Mary-St. Catherine of Siena
CatholicCharlestown
2026 times not posted yet
55 Warren St, Charlestown, MA · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. James the Greater
CatholicChinatown
2026 times not posted yet
125 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA · Map (opens in a new tab)
Cathedral Church of St. Paul
EpiscopalDowntown
2026 times not posted yet
In 2024 an afternoon gathering with carols and cookie decorating came before the evening service.
138 Tremont St, Boston, MA · Map (opens in a new tab)
King's Chapel
Downtown
2026 times not posted yet
The family service has included a children's nativity pageant. The church calls Lessons and Carols its most popular service of the year and advises arriving early.
58 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02108 · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Anthony Shrine
CatholicDowntown Crossing
2026 times not posted yet
100 Arch St, Boston, MA · Map (opens in a new tab)
Most Holy Redeemer
CatholicEast Boston
2026 times not posted yet
65 London St, East Boston, MA · Map (opens in a new tab)
Our Lady of the Assumption
CatholicEast Boston
2026 times not posted yet
404 Sumner St, East Boston, MA · Map (opens in a new tab)
Sacred Heart Church, East Boston
CatholicEast Boston
2026 times not posted yet
303 Paris St, East Boston, MA · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Joseph-St. Lazarus
CatholicEast Boston
2026 times not posted yet
59 Ashley St, East Boston, MA · Map (opens in a new tab)
University Lutheran Church
LutheranHarvard Square, Cambridge
2026 times not posted yet
66 Winthrop St, Cambridge, MA 02138 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Marsh Chapel, Boston University
Kenmore, Boston University
2026 times not posted yet
735 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA · Map (opens in a new tab)
Old North Church
EpiscopalNorth End
2026 times not posted yet
193 Salem St, Boston, MA 02113 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Sacred Heart Church, North End
CatholicNorth End
2026 times not posted yet
12 North Square, Boston, MA · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Leonard Church
CatholicNorth End
2026 times not posted yet
320 Hanover St, Boston, MA · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Stephen Church
CatholicNorth End
2026 times not posted yet
401 Hanover St, Boston, MA · Map (opens in a new tab)
Cathedral of the Holy Cross
CatholicSouth End
2026 times not posted yet
In 2025 a concert came before the Midnight Mass with Archbishop Henning.
75 Union Park St, Boston, MA · Map (opens in a new tab)
Union United Methodist Church
United MethodistSouth End
2026 times not posted yet
485 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02118 · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Joseph Church, West End
CatholicWest End
2026 times not posted yet
68 William Cardinal O'Connell Way, Boston, MA · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Theresa of Avila Parish
CatholicWest Roxbury
2026 times not posted yet
2078 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA 02132 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Christmas Eve services by tradition in Boston
Every church on this page, grouped by tradition in alphabetical order. Tap a church to jump to its listing.
Catholic (16) · Church of Christ (1) · Episcopal (4) · Lutheran (1) · Methodist (1) · Unitarian Universalist (1)
Catholic (16)
- Cathedral of the Holy Cross · South End · 2026 times not posted yet
- Most Holy Redeemer · East Boston · 2026 times not posted yet
- Our Lady of the Assumption · East Boston · 2026 times not posted yet
- Sacred Heart Church, East Boston · East Boston · 2026 times not posted yet
- Sacred Heart Church, North End · North End · 2026 times not posted yet
- Saint Cecilia Parish · Back Bay · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. Anthony Shrine · Downtown Crossing · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. Francis de Sales · Charlestown · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. James the Greater · Chinatown · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. Joseph Church, West End · West End · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. Joseph-St. Lazarus · East Boston · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. Leonard Church · North End · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. Mary-St. Catherine of Siena · Charlestown · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. Stephen Church · North End · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. Theresa of Avila Parish · West Roxbury · 2026 times not posted yet
- The Paulist Center · Beacon Hill · 2026 times not posted yet
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Church of Christ Christmas Eve services in Boston
- Old South Church · Copley Square, Back Bay · 2026 times not posted yet
Church of Christ services in other cities
Episcopal (4)
- Cathedral Church of St. Paul · Downtown · 2026 times not posted yet
- Emmanuel Church in the City of Boston · Back Bay · 2026 times not posted yet
- Old North Church · North End · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Brookline · Brookline · 2026 times not posted yet
See all Episcopal listings in Boston · Episcopal services in other cities
Lutheran Christmas Eve services in Boston
- University Lutheran Church · Harvard Square, Cambridge · 2026 times not posted yet
Lutheran services in other cities
Methodist Christmas Eve services in Boston
- Union United Methodist Church · South End · 2026 times not posted yet
Methodist services in other cities
Unitarian Universalist Christmas Eve services in Boston
- First Church in Boston · Back Bay · 2026 times not posted yet
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Questions about Christmas Eve services in Boston
What time are Christmas Eve services in Boston?
Two Boston-area churches have posted 2026 times so far. Trinity Church in Copley Square lists services at 2 PM, 4:30 PM, 8 PM and 11 PM on Thursday, December 24, and Memorial Church in Harvard Yard lists 5 PM. The other listed churches have not posted 2026 times yet.
Are there Christmas Eve services for kids in Boston?
Yes. Trinity Church holds a Children's Pageant at 2 PM on December 24, 2026, and recommends arriving by 1:15 PM so children can choose costumes. In 2025, Old South Church and St. Paul's in Brookline held family services, and King's Chapel has held a family service with a nativity pageant.
Is there a Midnight Mass in Boston?
No Midnight Mass is posted for 2026 yet. In 2025 the Cathedral of the Holy Cross held a Midnight Mass with Archbishop Henning after a concert, and St. Anthony Shrine, St. Leonard and Sacred Heart in East Boston also held Midnight Masses. Trinity Church lists an 11 PM Choral Festival Eucharist on December 24, 2026.
Are there Spanish-language Christmas Eve services in Boston?
Yes, in past years. The Archdiocese of Boston's 2025 listing showed Spanish Christmas Eve Masses at Most Holy Redeemer and Our Lady of the Assumption, both in East Boston. Their 2026 times are not posted yet, so check back in December, when the archdiocese listing usually appears.
Do I need tickets or reservations?
None of the 2026 schedules posted so far mention tickets or reservations, including Trinity Church and Memorial Church. Popular evening services can fill up, and King's Chapel notes that its Lessons and Carols service is its busiest of the year, so plan to arrive early.
Can I watch a Christmas Eve service online?
Yes. Trinity Church livestreams its 8 PM service on December 24, 2026 on its website, YouTube and Facebook. Memorial Church streams its 5 PM service on YouTube and broadcasts it on WHRB 95.3 FM. Other listed churches, such as Old South Church, streamed services in past years.
How early should we arrive?
For the Trinity Church pageant, the church recommends arriving by 1:15 PM for the 2 PM start so children can pick costumes. King's Chapel advises arriving early for Lessons and Carols, its most popular service of the year. Check each church's page for doors-open details as 2026 schedules are posted.
How long is a family Christmas Eve service?
Few churches post lengths. Memorial Church lists 5 to 6 PM for December 24, 2026, about one hour, and in 2025 St. Paul's in Brookline listed its family service at about one hour. Check each church's page for 2026 lengths as they are posted.
When do churches in Boston post their Christmas Eve times?
Many Boston churches post in late November and early December, and the Archdiocese of Boston posted its 2025 Christmas Mass listing in November. This page was checked November 7, 2026 and is rechecked weekly from November 20, with churches moving to confirmed times as they post.
Is there parking or childcare?
Trinity Church offers childcare at its 2 PM and 4:30 PM services on December 24, 2026. Parking is limited in Back Bay, Downtown, the North End and Harvard Square, so the T is often easier. Check each church's page for parking details.
What day is Christmas Eve in 2026?
Christmas Eve is Thursday, December 24, 2026. Most churches in Boston hold services from the afternoon into the evening, and some hold a service at or near midnight.
How many churches in Boston hold Christmas Eve services?
This page lists 29 churches in Boston with Christmas Eve services. 2 have posted their 2026 times so far; the rest held Christmas Eve services in past years and usually post times in late November or December.
What is the earliest Christmas Eve service in Boston?
Of the times posted so far, the earliest is 2:00 PM at Trinity Church in the City of Boston (Children's Pageant).
Which parts of Boston have Christmas Eve services?
Churches on this page are spread across Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Brookline, Charlestown, Chinatown, Copley Square, Back Bay, Downtown and Downtown Crossing and more. Each listing has its address and a map link.
Is there a Catholic Christmas Eve Mass in Boston?
Yes. This page lists 16 Catholic churches in Boston with Christmas Eve services, including Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Most Holy Redeemer and Our Lady of the Assumption. Their 2026 times are not posted yet; we add them as each church posts.
How is this list put together?
We list every church we find in Boston that holds a Christmas Eve service, in the same format. Churches with 2026 times come first, with family services at the top and then by start time. No church pays to be listed or to be placed higher.
Is this page connected to any church or faith?
No. Rally Takes the Train is a children's book. This is a free public listing of Christmas Eve service times and addresses, and it does not endorse any church or faith.
How can a church add or correct its listing?
Church staff can email kelsey@rallytakesthetrain.com with the church's name and a link to its Christmas Eve page. We check corrections against the church's own page, usually within 24 hours.
Where can I find Christmas Eve services elsewhere in Massachusetts?
Our page for Massachusetts lists every city we cover in the state, with Christmas Eve services by city and by tradition.
Where can I find Christmas events for kids in Boston?
Our guide to Christmas events for kids in Boston lists Santa visits, holiday lights, shows and free events for 2026, each checked on the host's own website.
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Listed as a free public service. Rally Takes the Train is a children's book and does not endorse any church or faith. Times come only from each church's own website or official page, checked November 7, 2026. Plans change, so please confirm with the church before you go. Church staff: send corrections or removals to kelsey@rallytakesthetrain.com and we will update within 24 hours.