Christmas Eve 2026 · Checked November 7, 2026
We list 28 churches in Chicago and Evanston that hold Christmas Eve services, and 4 of them have posted times for Thursday, December 24, 2026 so far. The rest show earlier years only and will be updated as they post; checked November 7, 2026.
Christmas Eve service times in Chicago
Saint Clement Parish
CatholicLincoln Park
- 3:00 PM Mass with the children's Christmas pageant (Church)
FamilyLivestream - 3:00 PM Mass (Chapel)
- 3:00 PM Candlelight Mass (School)
- 5:00 PM Mass (Church)
- 9:30 PM Carol Service
- 10:00 PM Midnight Mass (Church)
Livestream
The 3:00 PM Church Mass and the Midnight Mass stream on the parish YouTube channel.
642 W. Deming Place, Chicago, IL 60614 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Saint Teresa of Avila (Saint Clement Parish)
CatholicLincoln Park
- 3:00 PM Christmas Eve Mass
- 4:30 PM Christmas Eve Mass
- 9:00 PM Christmas Eve Mass
1033 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago, IL · Map (opens in a new tab)
Old St. Mary's Catholic Church
CatholicSouth Loop
- 4:00 PM Christmas Eve Mass
- 7:30 PM Christmas Eve Mass
The parish says schedules may change, so check its calendar before you go.
1500 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60605 · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. James Cathedral
EpiscopalRiver North / Streeterville
- 7:00 PM Christmas Eve Solemn Eucharist
- 10:00 PM Christmas Eve Solemn Eucharist
65 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611 · Map (opens in a new tab)
More churches in Chicago 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.
Saint Andrew Parish
CatholicLakeview / North Center
2026 times not posted yet · Family service in 2025
3546 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60657 · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Luke's Lutheran Church of Logan Square
LutheranLogan Square
2026 times not posted yet · Family service in 2025
A joint service with Grace Church. The earlier service had interactive parts suited to children.
3325 W Wrightwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Fourth Presbyterian Church
PresbyterianNear North Side / Magnificent Mile
2026 times not posted yet · Family service in 2025
Seating opens 30 to 45 minutes before each service in 2025. Children are welcome; no nursery was offered in 2025.
126 E Chestnut St, Chicago, IL 60611 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Our Lady of the Rosary Parish (Saint Bartholomew Church)
CatholicPortage Park
2026 times not posted yet · Family service in 2025
4941 W. Patterson Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Our Lady of the Rosary Parish (Saint Pascal Church)
CatholicPortage Park
2026 times not posted yet · Family service in 2025
3935 N. Melvina Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and Grace Episcopal Church (HTLoop)
Lutheran and EpiscopalSouth Loop
2026 times not posted yet · Family service in 2025
A joint service of Holy Trinity Lutheran and Grace Episcopal at Grace's building. In 2025 the earlier service was the more family-friendly one.
637 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60605 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Old St. Patrick's Church
CatholicWest Loop
2026 times not posted yet · Family service in 2025
In 2025 seating was first come, first served, with overflow Masses in Hughes Hall and Fellowship Hall, and an ASL interpreter on request.
700 West Adams Street, Chicago, IL 60661 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Christ the King Parish
CatholicBeverly
2026 times not posted yet
9235 South Hamilton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643 · Map (opens in a new tab)
First Congregational Church of Evanston
UCCEvanston
2026 times not posted yet
1445 Hinman Ave, Evanston, IL 60201 · Map (opens in a new tab)
First Presbyterian Church of Evanston
PresbyterianEvanston
2026 times not posted yet
1427 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL · Map (opens in a new tab)
Rockefeller Memorial Chapel
Hyde Park
2026 times not posted yet
In past years this candlelit Lessons and Carols included the Rockefeller Children's Choir and was streamed on YouTube.
5850 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 · Map (opens in a new tab)
All Saints Antiochian Orthodox Church
Antiochian OrthodoxIrving Park
2026 times not posted yet
4129 W. Newport Ave., Chicago, IL 60641 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
CatholicLakeview
2026 times not posted yet
708 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL 60657 · Map (opens in a new tab)
The Moody Church
Lincoln Park / Old Town
2026 times not posted yet
Parking validation was offered for Piper's Alley Self-Park.
1635 N. LaSalle, Chicago, IL 60614 · Map (opens in a new tab)
New Community Covenant Church
CovenantLogan Square
2026 times not posted yet
2649 N. Francisco Ave., Chicago, IL 60647 · Map (opens in a new tab)
First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple
United MethodistLoop
2026 times not posted yet
A nursery was offered at some Christmas Eve services in past years.
77 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Holy Trinity Church (Downtown)
Loop
2026 times not posted yet
218 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60603 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Sacred Heart Mission
CatholicMorgan Park
2026 times not posted yet
11652 S Church Street, Chicago, IL 60643 · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity
CatholicNorthwest Side
2026 times not posted yet
6020 W Ardmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60646 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Immaculate Conception Parish
CatholicNorwood Park
2026 times not posted yet
7211 W. Talcott Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631 · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Pius V Parish / La Parroquia de San Pío V
CatholicPilsen
2026 times not posted yet
Enter from Cullerton Street just east of Ashland and ring the buzzer.
1919 S. Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60608 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Ravenswood Baptist Church
BaptistRavenswood
2026 times not posted yet
4455 North Seeley Ave., Chicago, IL 60625 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Holy Name Cathedral
CatholicRiver North
2026 times not posted yet
In 2025 Midnight Mass admitted ticketed guests first, and an overflow Mass was held in the auditorium.
735 N. State St., Chicago, IL 60654 · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. John Cantius Church
CatholicWest Town
2026 times not posted yet
825 N Carpenter St, Chicago, IL 60642 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Christmas Eve services by tradition in Chicago
Every church on this page, grouped by tradition in alphabetical order. Tap a church to jump to its listing.
Baptist (1) · Catholic (15) · Congregational (UCC) (1) · Episcopal (2) · Evangelical Covenant (1) · Lutheran (1) · Methodist (1) · Orthodox (1) · Presbyterian (2)
Baptist Christmas Eve services in Chicago
- Ravenswood Baptist Church · Ravenswood · 2026 times not posted yet
Baptist services in other cities
Catholic (15)
- Christ the King Parish · Beverly · 2026 times not posted yet
- Holy Name Cathedral · River North · 2026 times not posted yet
- Immaculate Conception Parish · Norwood Park · 2026 times not posted yet
- Old St. Mary's Catholic Church · South Loop · 4:00 PM, 7:30 PM
- Old St. Patrick's Church · West Loop · 2026 times not posted yet
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church · Lakeview · 2026 times not posted yet
- Our Lady of the Rosary Parish (Saint Bartholomew Church) · Portage Park · 2026 times not posted yet
- Our Lady of the Rosary Parish (Saint Pascal Church) · Portage Park · 2026 times not posted yet
- Sacred Heart Mission · Morgan Park · 2026 times not posted yet
- Saint Andrew Parish · Lakeview / North Center · 2026 times not posted yet
- Saint Clement Parish · Lincoln Park · 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 9:30 PM, 10:00 PM
- Saint Teresa of Avila (Saint Clement Parish) · Lincoln Park · 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM, 9:00 PM
- St. Elizabeth of the Trinity · Northwest Side · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. John Cantius Church · West Town · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. Pius V Parish / La Parroquia de San Pío V · Pilsen · 2026 times not posted yet
See all Catholic listings in Chicago · Catholic services in other cities
UCC Christmas Eve services in Chicago
- First Congregational Church of Evanston · Evanston · 2026 times not posted yet
Congregational services in other cities
Episcopal Christmas Eve services in Chicago
- Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and Grace Episcopal Church (HTLoop) · South Loop · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. James Cathedral · River North / Streeterville · 7:00 PM, 10:00 PM
Episcopal services in other cities
Covenant Christmas Eve services in Chicago
- New Community Covenant Church · Logan Square · 2026 times not posted yet
Lutheran Christmas Eve services in Chicago
- St. Luke's Lutheran Church of Logan Square · Logan Square · 2026 times not posted yet
Lutheran services in other cities
Methodist Christmas Eve services in Chicago
- First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple · Loop · 2026 times not posted yet
Methodist services in other cities
Orthodox Christmas Eve services in Chicago
- All Saints Antiochian Orthodox Church · Irving Park · 2026 times not posted yet
Orthodox services in other cities
Presbyterian Christmas Eve services in Chicago
- First Presbyterian Church of Evanston · Evanston · 2026 times not posted yet
- Fourth Presbyterian Church · Near North Side / Magnificent Mile · 2026 times not posted yet
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Questions about Christmas Eve services in Chicago
What time are Christmas Eve services in Chicago?
Posted 2026 times so far start at 3:00 PM at Saint Clement Parish and Saint Teresa of Avila in Lincoln Park, with Old St. Mary's in the South Loop at 4:00 PM and 7:30 PM, and run to 10:00 PM services at Saint Clement and St. James Cathedral. Most other churches post their December 24 times in late November and December.
Are there Christmas Eve services for kids in Chicago?
Yes. Saint Clement Parish has a 3:00 PM Mass with a children's Christmas pageant on December 24, 2026. In 2025, Fourth Presbyterian held a Children's Pageant, Old St. Patrick's and Saint Andrew held family Masses, and St. Luke's Lutheran in Logan Square held an interactive intergenerational service. Their 2026 times are not posted yet.
Is there a Midnight Mass in Chicago?
Yes. Saint Clement Parish in Lincoln Park lists a Midnight Mass at 10:00 PM on December 24, 2026, livestreamed on its YouTube channel. Holy Name Cathedral, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, St. John Cantius and Immaculate Conception held Midnight Masses in past years and have not posted 2026 times yet.
Are there Spanish-language Christmas Eve services in Chicago?
No Spanish service is confirmed for 2026 yet. In past years Our Lady of the Rosary Parish held a Spanish Christmas Eve Mass at Saint Pascal Church, and St. Pius V in Pilsen held a Misa de Nochebuena. Both are listed here and will be updated when they post 2026 times.
Do I need tickets or reservations?
None of the posted 2026 schedules mention tickets. In 2025, Holy Name Cathedral admitted ticketed guests first at Midnight Mass and others after, and Old St. Patrick's seated people first come, first served, with overflow Masses in nearby halls. Check each church's page before you go.
Can I watch a Christmas Eve service online?
Yes. For December 24, 2026, Saint Clement Parish streams its 3:00 PM pageant Mass and its Midnight Mass on the parish YouTube channel. Other churches on this list have not posted 2026 streaming plans yet, so check each church's page as times are posted.
How early should we arrive?
Arrive early for afternoon family services, which fill first. In 2025, Old St. Patrick's said lines could form up to an hour early and sent late arrivals to overflow halls, and Fourth Presbyterian opened seating 30 to 45 minutes ahead. 2026 arrival advice is not posted yet.
How long is a family Christmas Eve service?
Few churches post lengths. First Congregational Church of Evanston listed its 2025 candlelight service at about 75 minutes, and Holy Trinity Church downtown listed its 2025 Christmas Eve service at about 90 minutes. Check each church's page for 2026 details as they post.
When do churches in Chicago post their Christmas Eve times?
Saint Clement Parish, St. James Cathedral and Old St. Mary's have already posted 2026 times. Most other churches post in late November and early December, and Catholic parishes often post in their December bulletins, as Holy Name Cathedral and Saint Andrew did in 2025. We recheck this page weekly from November 20.
Is there parking or childcare?
Few 2026 details are posted yet. In 2025, The Moody Church validated parking at Piper's Alley Self-Park, and Holy Name Cathedral offered free parking in its garage at 14 W. Superior. The Chicago Temple offered a nursery at some Christmas Eve services in past years. Check each church's page.
What day is Christmas Eve in 2026?
Christmas Eve is Thursday, December 24, 2026. Most churches in Chicago hold services from the afternoon into the evening, and some hold a service at or near midnight.
How many churches in Chicago hold Christmas Eve services?
This page lists 28 churches in Chicago with Christmas Eve services. 4 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 Chicago?
Of the times posted so far, the earliest is 3:00 PM at Saint Clement Parish (Mass with the children's Christmas pageant (Church)).
Are there candlelight Christmas Eve services in Chicago?
Yes. Saint Clement Parish lists a candlelight service for 2026. Many candlelight services end with the congregation holding lit candles, so families with small children may want a seat near the aisle.
Which parts of Chicago have Christmas Eve services?
Churches on this page are spread across Beverly, Evanston, Hyde Park, Irving Park, Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Logan Square and Loop and more. Each listing has its address and a map link.
How is this list put together?
We list every church we find in Chicago 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 Illinois?
Our page for Illinois 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 Chicago?
Our guide to Christmas events for kids in Chicago 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.