Christmas at SAINT - Carols at Hackney Church 2026

If you have any questions at all about the service, or any of our Christmas programme, please email [email protected]. Please note that our 5pm and 7pm services are for ages 11 and over. Families with children under 11 are warmly invited to join us at our 3pm service. Please arrive at least 20 minutes before the service starts. After this, your ticket will no longer be valid and people will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis. About Hackney Church Located in the heart of East London, Hackney Church, officially known as St John at Hackney, is the historic parish church of Hackney, dating back to 1792. Today, the church is part of SAINT, a thriving church meeting across multiple East London locations. Following a multi-million-pound restoration, part-funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the church has undergone a substantial transformation, driven by a vision to create a 'cathedral of creativity' to serve the local community and beyond. This project was spearheaded by an acclaimed team including world-renowned minimalist architect John Pawson CBE, visual artist Es Devlin, and conservation experts Thomas Ford & Partners. The renovation not only improved the church’s accessibility but also meticulously preserved its historical integrity, establishing it as an impressive centre for community engagement. Hackney Church functions as a premier venue for live music, arts and culture, intertwined with Hackney's cultural and social landscape.