Christmas Eve 2026 · Checked November 7, 2026
We list 15 Indianapolis churches with Christmas Eve services, and 3 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 Indianapolis
Christ Church Cathedral
EpiscopalDowntown / Monument Circle
- 1:00 PM Spanish Christmas Eve Service and Eucharist
SpanishLivestream - 3:30 PM Children's Pageant (Annual Children's Nativity Pageant; main roles need the rehearsal on Sunday, Dec. 20, at 11:30 AM, walk on star roles offered the same day)
Family - 5:30 PM Lessons and Carols
Livestream - 10:00 PM Midnight Mass
Special music begins at 9:30 PM before the 10:00 PM service. The 1:00 PM and 5:30 PM services are livestreamed. Worship parking at the Express Park Garage, 20 N. Pennsylvania St.; bring your ticket to an usher for validation.
125 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN · Map (opens in a new tab)
Traders Point Christian Church, Downtown
Downtown / Old Northside
- 2:00 PM Christmas Gathering (Programming for birth through preschool; kindergarten to 6th grade sit with families)
- 4:00 PM Christmas Gathering (Programming for birth through preschool; kindergarten to 6th grade sit with families)
- 6:00 PM Christmas Gathering (Programming for birth through preschool; kindergarten to 6th grade sit with families)
Children from birth through preschool have their own programming during each gathering. Gatherings are also streamed on the church's YouTube channel at 12, 2, 4 and 6 PM.
1201 N Delaware St, Indianapolis IN 46202-2558 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Traders Point Christian Church, Midtown
Midtown / Northeast
- 4:00 PM Christmas Gathering (Programming for birth through preschool; kindergarten to 6th grade sit with families)
- 6:00 PM Christmas Gathering (Programming for birth through preschool; kindergarten to 6th grade sit with families)
Children from birth through preschool have their own programming during each gathering.
2350 E 62nd St, Indianapolis IN 46220-2316 · Map (opens in a new tab)
More churches in Indianapolis 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.
Indy Vineyard Church
Castleton
2026 times not posted yet · Family service in 2025
Held a family candlelight Lessons and Carols service on Christmas Eve in 2025.
8383 Craig Street, Suite 185, Indianapolis, IN 46250 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish
CatholicMeridian-Kessler
2026 times not posted yet · Family service in 2025
In 2025 one Christmas Eve Mass was held in the Activity Center with the Children's Choir.
5692 Central Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46220 · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Ann Catholic Church
CatholicSouthwest / Decatur Township
2026 times not posted yet · Family service in 2025
Held a children's pageant and Children's Mass on Christmas Eve in 2025.
6350 S. Mooresville Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46221 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Northwood Christian Church
Butler-Tarkington / Meridian-Kessler
2026 times not posted yet
4550 Central Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46205 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Central Christian Church
Downtown
2026 times not posted yet
Held a candlelight service on Christmas Eve in 2023.
701 N Delaware St, Indianapolis, IN 46204 · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Mary Catholic Church
CatholicDowntown
2026 times not posted yet
Held English and Spanish Christmas Eve Masses in 2024.
325 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis, IN 46204 · Map (opens in a new tab)
SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral
CatholicDowntown / Near North
2026 times not posted yet
Held a Christmas Mass during the night in 2021.
1347 N Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN 46202 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Irvington United Methodist Church
United MethodistIrvington
2026 times not posted yet
30 N. Audubon Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46219 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Trinity Episcopal Church
EpiscopalMapleton-Fall Creek
2026 times not posted yet
Has held a Christmas pageant service on Christmas Eve.
3243 North Meridian, Indianapolis, IN 46208-4677 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Church 52
Southeast / Franklin Township
2026 times not posted yet
8220 Brookville Road Indianapolis, IN, 46239 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Friedens Church Indianapolis
Friedens United Church of ChristSouthside / Perry Township
2026 times not posted yet
The 2025 Christmas Eve service was recorded live and posted online.
8300 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46217 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Vineyard Life Church
Westside
2026 times not posted yet
Held a family candlelight service on Christmas Eve in 2024.
612 N High School Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46214 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Christmas Eve services by tradition in Indianapolis
Every church on this page, grouped by tradition in alphabetical order. Tap a church to jump to its listing.
Catholic (4) · Church of Christ (1) · Episcopal (2) · Methodist (1)
Catholic (4)
- Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish · Meridian-Kessler · 2026 times not posted yet
- SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral · Downtown / Near North · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. Ann Catholic Church · Southwest / Decatur Township · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. Mary Catholic Church · Downtown · 2026 times not posted yet
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Church of Christ Christmas Eve services in Indianapolis
- Friedens Church Indianapolis · Southside / Perry Township · 2026 times not posted yet
Church of Christ services in other cities
Episcopal Christmas Eve services in Indianapolis
- Christ Church Cathedral · Downtown / Monument Circle · 1:00 PM, 3:30 PM, 5:30 PM, 10:00 PM
- Trinity Episcopal Church · Mapleton-Fall Creek · 2026 times not posted yet
Episcopal services in other cities
Methodist Christmas Eve services in Indianapolis
- Irvington United Methodist Church · Irvington · 2026 times not posted yet
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Questions about Christmas Eve services in Indianapolis
What time are Christmas Eve services in Indianapolis?
Posted 2026 services on Thursday, December 24 run from 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Christ Church Cathedral holds services at 1:00, 3:30, 5:30 and 10:00 PM, and Traders Point Christian Church holds gatherings at 2:00, 4:00 and 6:00 PM Downtown and at 4:00 and 6:00 PM in Midtown.
Are there Christmas Eve services for kids in Indianapolis?
Yes. Christ Church Cathedral holds a Children's Pageant at 3:30 PM, and children can join the cast. Traders Point offers programming for babies through preschoolers during each gathering. In 2025 St. Ann held a children's pageant and Children's Mass, and Immaculate Heart of Mary had a Mass with its Children's Choir.
Is there a Midnight Mass in Indianapolis?
Yes. Christ Church Cathedral holds its Midnight Mass at 10:00 PM on December 24, 2026, with special music from 9:30 PM. Catholic parishes, including SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, have not posted dated 2026 times yet; we add them as they appear.
Are there Spanish-language Christmas Eve services in Indianapolis?
Yes. Christ Church Cathedral holds a Spanish Christmas Eve Service and Eucharist at 1:00 PM, with the Coro Latinoamericano, and it is livestreamed. St. Mary Catholic Church downtown held a Spanish Christmas Eve Mass in 2024 and has not posted dated 2026 times yet.
Do I need tickets or reservations for a Christmas Eve service in Indianapolis?
None of the churches with posted 2026 times mention tickets or reservations. Traders Point marks its most popular gathering times and asks regular attendees to consider a less crowded time. Check each church's page before you go, since details are sometimes added in December.
Can I watch a Christmas Eve service online from Indianapolis?
Yes. Christ Church Cathedral livestreams its 1:00 PM Spanish service and its 5:30 PM Lessons and Carols. Traders Point streams Christmas gatherings on its YouTube channel at 12:00, 2:00, 4:00 and 6:00 PM. Friedens Church posted its 2025 service online.
How early should we arrive for a Christmas Eve service?
Christ Church Cathedral starts special music at 9:30 PM before its 10:00 PM Midnight Mass. Traders Point opens doors 15 minutes before each gathering. Arriving 20 to 30 minutes early gives time for parking and seating.
How long is a family Christmas Eve service in Indianapolis?
Churches have not posted 2026 lengths for family services. Christ Church Cathedral's Children's Pageant is followed by a Eucharist, so plan for a full service. Check each church's page for details as December gets closer.
When do Indianapolis churches post their Christmas Eve times?
Large churches often post in October and November, and many Catholic parishes and smaller churches post in early to mid December. This page lists 15 churches, and 3 have 2026 times so far. We recheck weekly from November 20.
Is there parking or childcare at Christmas Eve services in Indianapolis?
Christ Church Cathedral suggests the Express Park Garage at 20 N. Pennsylvania St. and validates tickets through an usher. Traders Point offers programming for children from birth through preschool during each gathering. Other churches have not posted details yet.
What day is Christmas Eve in 2026?
Christmas Eve is Thursday, December 24, 2026. Most churches in Indianapolis hold services from the afternoon into the evening, and some hold a service at or near midnight.
How many churches in Indianapolis hold Christmas Eve services?
This page lists 15 churches in Indianapolis with Christmas Eve services. 3 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 Indianapolis?
Of the times posted so far, the earliest is 1:00 PM at Christ Church Cathedral (Spanish Christmas Eve Service and Eucharist).
Which parts of Indianapolis have Christmas Eve services?
Churches on this page are spread across Butler-Tarkington, Castleton, Downtown, Irvington, Mapleton-Fall Creek, Meridian-Kessler, Midtown and Southeast and more. Each listing has its address and a map link.
Is there a Catholic Christmas Eve Mass in Indianapolis?
Yes. This page lists 4 Catholic churches in Indianapolis with Christmas Eve services, including Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral and St. Ann Catholic Church. 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 Indianapolis 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 Indiana?
Our page for Indiana 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 Indianapolis?
Our guide to Christmas events for kids in Indianapolis 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.