Newcastle Cathedral

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St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom
Newcastle, Tyne & Wear NE1 1PF United Kingdom Get Directions
Phone 0191 232 1939
Website newcastlecathedral.org.uk

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    • The Music of Fleetwood Mac by Candlelight (Concerts by Candlelight)

    The Music of Fleetwood Mac by Candlelight (Concerts by Candlelight)

    Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

    Featuring a world-class cast of West End Singers and an epic live band, join us for a 'Landslide' concert, jam-packed with Fleetwood Mac hits as you have never heard them before! This incredible show will feature the band's best-loved songs, including 'Little Lies', 'The Chain', 'Rhiannon', 'Don’t Stop' and many more. So, 'Go Your Own... Read more »

    £30 – £45
    ‘Great and Small’ Cathedral Creatures – Family-Friendly Tour

    ‘Great and Small’ Cathedral Creatures – All-Age Guided Tour

    Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

    Join us for a fun-filled adventure as one of our friendly and knowledgeable volunteer guides leads you on a captivating tour of the Cathedral’s creatures. Discover centuries-old carvings and hidden details featuring animals, both real and mythical – from otters and squirrels to mermaids, dragons and unicorns. Along the way, you’ll learn about the symbolism... Read more »

    Give As You Feel
    The Music of Fleetwood Mac by Candlelight (Concerts by Candlelight)

    The Music of Fleetwood Mac by Candlelight (Concerts by Candlelight)

    Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

    Featuring a world-class cast of West End Singers and an epic live band, join us for a 'Landslide' concert, jam-packed with Fleetwood Mac hits as you have never heard them before! This incredible show will feature the band's best-loved songs, including 'Little Lies', 'The Chain', 'Rhiannon', 'Don’t Stop' and many more. So, 'Go Your Own... Read more »

    £30 – £45

    • ‘Seeking the Disabled Christ’ – Exhibition by Rachel Holdforth

    Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

    This exhibition has been extended until Monday 8 September 2025.  Traditional portrayals of Christ often emphasise ideals of perfection, strength and beauty. Yet, Christ is resurrected with his wounds. His full humanity and sharing in the complete range of human experiences is as important as his divinity, since he is Emmanuel, God with us. This... Read more »

    Franciscan Prayers for World Peace

    Franciscan Prayers for World Peace

    Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

    On the fourth Monday of every month, local members of the Third Order of the Society of St Francis pray silently for peace in the Chapel of the Ascension. They then participate in the 12:30pm Eucharist and invite all who are there to have lunch together afterwards at Café 16 in the Cathedral refectory. Everyone... Read more »

    Choral Evensong with Visiting Choir

    Choral Evensong with a Visiting Choir

    Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

    While our Cathedral Choirs take a well-earned break, we are delighted to welcome visiting choirs to lead our worship. Join Newcastle University Chamber Choir for Choral Evensong in the reflective season of Lent – a service of stillness, prayer, and sacred choral music, including pieces by Stanford, Howells and Elgar. -- We are always pleased... Read more »

    Newcastle Cathedral History Tours (Saturdays)

    Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

    Come and discover Newcastle Cathedral, where every stone has a story waiting to be told. Step into centuries of history with one of our passionate and knowledgeable volunteers on a captivating 45-minute to 1-hour tour of Newcastle Cathedral. Uncover the fascinating stories behind this magnificent building, from its medieval origins to its enduring role in... Read more »

    North East Funerary Heritage Group Launch Event

    Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

    The North East Funerary Heritage Group (NEFHG) is a regional network dedicated to exploring, preserving, and promoting the rich funerary heritage of North East England. The group fosters collaboration, shares best practices, and supports inclusive approaches to understanding and caring for burial spaces and memorial traditions. As it grows, NEFHG aims to serve as a... Read more »

    FREE

    Sung Eucharist for the Third Sunday After Trinity (Choir End of Term)

    Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

    Join us on the Third Sunday after Trinity as we mark the Choir’s final service before their well-earned summer break. This special occasion will feature music from our Training Choir and Probationer Choristers, as well as the ChoriStarters and Mini ChoriStarters — a joyful celebration of talent and dedication across all ages. Click here to... Read more »

    • Franciscan Prayers for World Peace

    Franciscan Prayers for World Peace

    Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

    On the fourth Monday of every month, local members of the Third Order of the Society of St Francis pray silently for peace in the Chapel of the Ascension. They then participate in the 12:30pm Eucharist and invite all who are there to have lunch together afterwards at Café 16 in the Cathedral refectory. Everyone... Read more »

    Vivaldi’s Four Seasons – Royal Northern Sinfonia and Maria Włoszczowska

    Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

    Royal Northern Sinfonia and their Artistic Partner Maria Włoszczowska return to Newcastle Cathedral with the ultimate summer evening soundtrack. Three centuries after they were composed, Antonio Vivaldi’s 'The Four Seasons' sounds as fresh and tuneful as ever – the birdsong of Spring, the downpours of Summer, the celebrations of Autumn, and the icy shiver of... Read more »

    £15 – £25

    NOW AT ST THOMAS’: Thy Kingdom Come: Prayer Event with St Thomas’ Newcastle

    Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

    Please note: This event, which was previously advertised as taking at Newcastle Cathedral, will now take place at St Thomas’ Newcastle at 6:30pm. Please see their website for current information. Thy Kingdom Come (TKC) is a global ecumenical prayer movement that invites Christians around the world to pray from Ascension to Pentecost for more people... Read more »

    Concerts by Candlelight 2026

    The Music of Taylor Swift By Candlelight – Concerts by Candlelight

    Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

    Calling all Swifties – it's time to 'Shake It Off'! Experience The Music of Taylor Swift by Candlelight, an evening that will bring your 'Wildest Dreams' to life. Immerse yourself in Taylor’s greatest hits performed by a 'Fearless' live band, all in the glow of a breathtaking candlelit setting. From Cruel Summer to Blank Space... Read more »

    £30 – £45

    Volunteers’ Week Celebration Service 2025

    Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

    Join us to celebrate the vibrant volunteer community at the heart of the city of Newcastle, the Diocese, and the wider region. This informal service led in partnership with Connected Voice and Volunteer Centre Newcastle, will recognise the fantastic contribution volunteers make across the North East and is open to people of all faiths and... Read more »

    FREE

    We Depend on Our Words – Pride Exhibition

    Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

    "What is it that we human beings ultimately depend on? We depend on our words. We are suspended in language. Our task is to communicate experience and ideas to others."– Niels Bohr, Nobel Prize Winner Pride Month, celebrated each June, is a vibrant and inclusive time to honour the LGBTQI+ community – their history, achievements,... Read more »

    Make a Trio of Tapas Dishes – Ceramic Workshop

    Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

    Join Amy Rutherford, a studio potter based near Newcastle, for a series of classes and workshops. In this relaxed and informal workshop, you'll hand-make a trio of small serving dishes perfect for tapas, olives, and other snacks. This workshop is ideal for both complete beginners and those with some experience in working with clay. It's... Read more »

    £46

    • Newcastle Cathedral History Tours (Saturdays)

    Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

    Come and discover Newcastle Cathedral, where every stone has a story waiting to be told. Step into centuries of history with one of our passionate and knowledgeable volunteers on a captivating 45-minute to 1-hour tour of Newcastle Cathedral. Uncover the fascinating stories behind this magnificent building, from its medieval origins to its enduring role in... Read more »

    Franciscan Prayers for World Peace

    Franciscan Prayers for World Peace

    Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

    On the fourth Monday of every month, local members of the Third Order of the Society of St Francis pray silently for peace in the Chapel of the Ascension. They then participate in the 12:30pm Eucharist and invite all who are there to have lunch together afterwards at Café 16 in the Cathedral refectory. Everyone... Read more »

    Pilgrim Cello – Meditation on the Seven Last Words of Jesus

    Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

    Poet and Cellist Kenneth Wilson is undertaking a 2,000-mile bicycle pilgrimage around all 42 English Anglican cathedrals, performing a Meditation on the Seven Last Words of Jesus. Newcastle Cathedral is the first stop on this extraordinary journey, falling during the Church's observation of Easter, culminating with the Feast of Pentecost in June. The Meditation consists... Read more »

    FREE

    ‘Timeless’ – Performed by Northumbria University BA (Hons) Theatre & Performance Students

    Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

    Journey with us through a fantastical world in which an assortment of characters you might encounter at the Cathedral – some contemporary, some historical, and some timeless – each navigate their path through life from struggles towards acceptance and liberation. Created and performed by First Year Northumbria University BA(Hons) Theatre & Performance students, Timeless is... Read more »

    FREE