Trinity College Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols
Guests gather in the Trinity College Chapel for an annual holiday service of readings and choral music offered as a moment of comfort and hope. The gathering marks the start of the holiday season for the Greater Hartford community. A freewill offering is collected to benefit local initiatives and students in need.
Sun, Dec 13, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
No tickets are required. A freewill offering will be taken to support students in need and local initiatives.
Hours
Doors open at 3:15 p.m.; services at 4:00 and 7:00 p.m.
Parking
Any campus space is open for Chapel Music events; the closest are along Summit Street and by Jarvis and Seabury Halls.
Accessibility
The Chapel's accessible entrance is at the northwest corner of the building under the Downes Memorial clock tower; there are no accessible restrooms in the Chapel.
Location
Tips & Advice
- At busier times, park near Ferris Athletic Center using the campus entrance at 1685 Broad Street, then take the walk through campus to the Chapel.
- Feel free to park in spaces marked for college registered vehicles only, because any parking space is allowed for Chapel Music events.
- Plan restroom stops ahead, because the Chapel has no accessible restrooms, though they may be available in the nearby Borges Admissions Center.
- Bring something for the freewill offering, which supports students in need and local initiatives, since no tickets are required to attend.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the service for?
It's open to everyone as a moment of comfort and hope, and it marks the start of the holiday season for Greater Hartford.
Do I need a ticket?
No. A freewill offering is taken to support students in need and local initiatives.
Where should I park?
You can use any campus space for Chapel Music events, including spaces marked for college registered vehicles only. The closest spots are along Summit Street and in the lots next to Jarvis and Seabury Halls. More lots are along Vernon Street, and at busier times you can park near Ferris Athletic Center through the 1685 Broad Street entrance.
Is the Chapel wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the accessible entrance is at the northwest corner of the building, under the Downes Memorial clock tower.
Are there accessible restrooms?
Not in the Chapel. They may be available in the nearby Borges Admissions Center.
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