Christmas Eve 2026 · Checked November 7, 2026
Christmas Eve services in Irvine
This page lists 5 Irvine churches that hold Christmas Eve services, with a link to each church's own schedule. None have posted 2026 times yet, and we last checked on November 7, 2026.
More churches in Irvine 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.
Irvine United Congregational Church
Alton Parkway
2026 times not posted yet
4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92604 · Map (opens in a new tab)
St Thomas More Catholic Church
CatholicIrvine Marketplace
2026 times not posted yet
Regular parish Masses are also held in Spanish, Vietnamese and Chinese; Christmas Eve languages for 2026 are not posted yet.
51 Marketplace, Irvine, CA 92602 · Map (opens in a new tab)
The Village Church of Irvine
Irvine Spectrum area
2026 times not posted yet
Candlelight service on Christmas Eve in 2025.
77 Post, Irvine, CA 92618 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Mariners Church Irvine
Newport Coast Drive
2026 times not posted yet
In 2025 the Christmas Eve services had a candlelight experience and kids programming for birth to 5th grade, and Mariners Online streamed services the same day.
5001 Newport Coast Dr, Irvine, CA 92603 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Mariners Church North Irvine
North Irvine
2026 times not posted yet
In 2025 the Christmas Eve services had a candlelight experience and kids programming for birth to 5th grade.
12500 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine, CA 92618 · Map (opens in a new tab)
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Questions about Christmas Eve services in Irvine
What time are Christmas Eve services in Irvine?
None of the 5 Irvine churches on this page have posted 2026 times for Thursday, December 24, 2026 yet. In past years Irvine churches held services from midday through the evening on Christmas Eve. Each listing links to the church's own schedule page, and we add 2026 times as soon as they are posted.
Are there Christmas Eve services for kids in Irvine?
Mariners Church Irvine and Mariners Church North Irvine offered kids programming for birth to 5th grade at their Christmas Eve services in 2025. Their 2026 times and kids details are not posted yet, so check the Mariners Christmas page closer to December.
Is there a Midnight Mass in Irvine?
No Irvine Catholic parish has posted a 2026 Midnight Mass yet. St Thomas More Catholic Church on Marketplace lists a Christmas Eve Mass in English on its own site, without 2026 times so far. The Diocese of Orange parishes usually post Christmas schedules in December.
Are there Spanish-language Christmas Eve services in Irvine?
No Irvine church on this page has posted a 2026 Spanish-language Christmas Eve service yet. St Thomas More Catholic Church holds regular Sunday Mass in Spanish, plus Masses in Vietnamese and Chinese, so check its Mass times page in December for any Misa de Nochebuena.
Do I need tickets or reservations?
None of the Irvine churches on this page mention tickets or reservations for Christmas Eve, and the 2025 Mariners Christmas page did not list any. Since 2026 details are not posted yet, check each church's own page closer to December 24 in case reservations are added.
Can I watch a Christmas Eve service online in Irvine?
Mariners Church streamed Christmas Eve services through Mariners Online in 2025. Its 2026 online times are not posted yet. Other Irvine churches on this page have not posted 2026 streaming details, so check each church's own page in December.
How early should we arrive?
The Irvine churches on this page have not posted arrival advice for 2026. Christmas Eve services are often the busiest of the year, so plan to arrive 15 to 30 minutes early to find parking and seats, and more if you have small children.
How long is a family Christmas Eve service?
Irvine churches on this page have not posted 2026 service lengths yet. Irvine United Congregational Church listed its 2023 Christmas Eve Service as about an hour. Check each church's own page for 2026 details as they are posted.
When do churches in Irvine post their Christmas Eve times?
Most Irvine churches post Christmas Eve times from late November to mid December, and Diocese of Orange parishes usually post Christmas Mass schedules in December. We recheck the churches on this page each week from November 20 and add new times as they appear.
Is there parking or childcare?
Mariners Church Irvine and Mariners Church North Irvine offered kids programming for birth to 5th grade at Christmas Eve services in 2025. Other Irvine churches on this page have not posted 2026 childcare or parking details yet, so check each church's own page or call the office.
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