Where to Attend Christmas Mass in New York?

During Christmas, New York’s cathedrals and churches are dressed to the nines. Here are the 4 main places where you can attend a Christmas Mass, with schedules:

1/ Christmas Masses in Harlem with Gospel singing

• Christmas Masses in Harlem are extremely popular and fill up fast. New Yorkers turn out in large numbers for the event. Add to that visitors from around the world, drawn by Harlem’s renowned Gospel tradition. If you want to attend a Christmas Mass in Harlem with Gospel singing, you must book as early as possible.
• For organizational and safety reasons, churches limit capacity, so reservations are essential. You can book your spot using the reservation system for the Gospel Christmas Mass in Harlem.
• The Mass we offer for booking takes place on December 24, 25, and 26, 2026 at 11 am at Mount Olivet Baptist Church, 201 Malcolm X Boulevard in Harlem.

2/ Christmas Masses at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral

Saint Patrick’s Cathedral is New York’s most iconic place to celebrate Christmas. This Roman Catholic cathedral offers 3 Masses for Christmas:

• December 24, 2026 at 5:30 pm: Family Christmas Mass. Admission is free, but arrive well in advance.
• December 25, 2026 at midnight: Midnight Mass. Admission requires free tickets reserved in advance. Unfortunately, all tickets for this time have been distributed. You cannot attend without a ticket.
• December 25, 2026: Masses at 7 am, 8 am, 9 am, 10:15 am, noon, 1 pm, and 5:30 pm. Admission is free.

Address: Fifth Avenue, between 50th and 51st Streets.

3/ Christmas Masses at Cathedral of Saint John the Divine

Located in Morningside Heights, near Columbia University, the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine is the seat of the Diocese of New York. Here’s the Christmas schedule:

• December 24, 2026 from 10:30 pm to 11:55 pm: Christmas Mass celebrated by the Bishop of New York. An organ concert runs from 10 pm to 10:30 pm, and arriving very early is recommended. You can reserve free seating by contacting the office by email or phone at +1 212-316-7490.
• December 25, 2026 from 10:30 am to noon: Mass with the cathedral choir.

Address: 1047 Amsterdam Avenue.

4/ Christmas Masses at Trinity Church

You’ll spot this small church when you visit the Financial District. Trinity Church sits at the end of Wall Street, in the shadow of the neighborhood’s office towers. For Christmas, 4 Masses are scheduled:

• December 24, 2026 at 3 pm: Family Mass.
• December 24, 2026 at 6 pm: Mass with choir.
• December 25, 2026 at midnight: Midnight Mass. Admission is free, but arrive early.
• December 25, 2026 at 11:15 am: Nativity Mass.

Address: 75 Broadway.