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Events & special services

Newcastle Cathedral has a vibrant programme of concerts, organ recitals, exhibitions and activities throughout the year.

This page can be used to find events and special services taking place over the next 8-12 weeks. Please note that this calendar does not include all daily or weekly services.

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Harvest Collection for West End Refugee Service

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

From Sunday 28 September to Saturday 18 October, Newcastle Cathedral will host a donation point in support of West End Refugee Service (WERS). During Cathedral opening hours, visitors can drop off donations at the designated point, located beside the retail space and next to St Margaret’s Chapel. Since 1999, WERS has been working at the... Read more »

‘Jagged Edges’ Printmaking, Music & Poetry Exhibition By David Creese, Peter Locke and Sarah Troughton

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

Jagged Edges is an exhibition of printmaking, poetry and music created by and for survivors of church-related abuse. The artists – David Creese, Peter Locke and Sarah Troughton – draw links between their own experiences and the story of Jesus as he approached his crucifixion. Content warning: This exhibition includes images of torture (crucifixion) and... Read more »

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Organ Recital (Every Monday, 1:05pm)

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

Join us for beautiful music on the Cathedral's magnificent Lewis/Harrison/Nicholson organ across fifty-one weeks of the year. Recitals are by talented musicians, both local and from churches and cathedrals further afield. Recitals are free to attend, with a retiring collection (suggested donation £5). Please consider donating, either in person or online. Click here to make... Read more »

Free
‘Local Heroes Remembered’ Tours

‘Local Heroes Remembered’ Tours

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

Discover stories of courage, sacrifice and innovation on this 45-minute tour honouring those who shaped history – military and beyond – locally, nationally and worldwide. From monuments to stained glass windows, prepare to uncover hidden heroes you never knew lived just around the corner. See the memorial to Admiral Lord Collingwood, the locally born naval... Read more »

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Small Sounds (Autumn 2025 term) – FREE Music Sessions for Ages 0-5

Small Sounds (Autumn 2025 term) – FREE Music Sessions for Ages 0-5

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

Important – please read: Our Autumn 2025 sessions were originally scheduled and advertised for Thursday mornings. Due to changes in our session leaders’ availability, they will now take place on Tuesday mornings, starting Tuesday 9 September, 10:15–10:45am. We are contacting all existing Thursday attendees and hope you can join us on Tuesdays instead. --- Small... Read more »

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Newcastle Cathedral History Tours (Thursdays)

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 »

‘Local Heroes Remembered’ Tours

‘Local Heroes Remembered’ Tours

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

Discover stories of courage, sacrifice and innovation on this 45-minute tour honouring those who shaped history – military and beyond – locally, nationally and worldwide. From monuments to stained glass windows, prepare to uncover hidden heroes you never knew lived just around the corner. See the memorial to Admiral Lord Collingwood, the locally born naval... Read more »

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Eucharist with Admission & Licensing of Readers

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

Join us as the Bishop of Berwick, the Diocesan Warden of Readers, admits and licenses new Readers into the life of the Church and Diocese of Newcastle, with the Bishop of Newcastle presiding at this service. This will be both a time of celebration and a recommitment: a time to give thanks for the contribution... Read more »

Harvest Festival with Newcastle Cathedral’s Young Singers

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

Newcastle Cathedral’s Harvest Festival will be a joyful celebration of the season, filled with music, prayer, and reflection on the gifts of the harvest. The service will feature uplifting music from some of the Cathedral Choir’s youngest voices. We will also give thanks for the generosity of our Cathedral community, whose Harvest donations this year... Read more »

Organ Recital (Every Monday, 1:05pm)

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

Join us for beautiful music on the Cathedral's magnificent Lewis/Harrison/Nicholson organ across fifty-one weeks of the year. Recitals are by talented musicians, both local and from churches and cathedrals further afield. Recitals are free to attend, with a retiring collection (suggested donation £5). Please consider donating, either in person or online. Click here to make... Read more »

Free
‘Local Heroes Remembered’ Tours

CANCELLED DATE – ‘Local Heroes Remembered’ Tours

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

Unfortunately, due to an availability change, we are unable to run our 'Local Heroes Remembered' Tour on this date. Please click here for alternative dates. --- Discover stories of courage, sacrifice and innovation on this 45-minute tour honouring those who shaped history – military and beyond – locally, nationally and worldwide. From monuments to stained... Read more »

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Statue bust of Admiral Lord Collingwood

Trafalgar Day Service in Remembrance of Admiral Lord Collingwood

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

Join us to mark the 220th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar at this short annual service, hosted by the Lord Mayor’s Office. The service is attended by the Lord Mayor of Newcastle and other local dignitaries, as well as Navy personnel, who will lay wreaths at the Cathedral’s memorial to Admiral Lord Collingwood. Members... Read more »

Small Sounds (Autumn 2025 term) – FREE Music Sessions for Ages 0-5

Small Sounds (Autumn 2025 term) – FREE Music Sessions for Ages 0-5

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

Important – please read: Our Autumn 2025 sessions were originally scheduled and advertised for Thursday mornings. Due to changes in our session leaders’ availability, they will now take place on Tuesday mornings, starting Tuesday 9 September, 10:15–10:45am. We are contacting all existing Thursday attendees and hope you can join us on Tuesdays instead. --- Small... Read more »

GIVE AS YOU FEEL

Newcastle Cathedral History Tours (Wednesdays)

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 »

GIVE AS YOU FEEL

Newcastle Cathedral History Tours (Thursdays)

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 »

‘Local Heroes Remembered’ Tours

‘Local Heroes Remembered’ Tours

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

Discover stories of courage, sacrifice and innovation on this 45-minute tour honouring those who shaped history – military and beyond – locally, nationally and worldwide. From monuments to stained glass windows, prepare to uncover hidden heroes you never knew lived just around the corner. See the memorial to Admiral Lord Collingwood, the locally born naval... Read more »

Give As You Feel
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 »

Organ Recital (Every Monday, 1:05pm)

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

Join us for beautiful music on the Cathedral's magnificent Lewis/Harrison/Nicholson organ across fifty-one weeks of the year. Recitals are by talented musicians, both local and from churches and cathedrals further afield. Recitals are free to attend, with a retiring collection (suggested donation £5). Please consider donating, either in person or online. Click here to make... Read more »

Free
‘Local Heroes Remembered’ Tours

‘Local Heroes Remembered’ Tours

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

Discover stories of courage, sacrifice and innovation on this 45-minute tour honouring those who shaped history – military and beyond – locally, nationally and worldwide. From monuments to stained glass windows, prepare to uncover hidden heroes you never knew lived just around the corner. See the memorial to Admiral Lord Collingwood, the locally born naval... Read more »

Give As You Feel

Pop-Up Hospital Family Fun Day

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

Join staff from the Great North Children’s Hospital for an insight into their amazing work — and let your little ones hop inside a real ambulance (subject to availability on the day)! We’re also excited to welcome the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service and the Northumbria Police Cadets, who’ll be bringing along fun... Read more »

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