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  • Saturdays and Sundays
    8am-5pm
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    8am-6pm
  • Café 16
    Mon-Sat 10am-4pm
  • FREE ENTRY

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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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Ash Wednesday Sung Eucharist with the Imposition of Ashes

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

Join us for a special service to begin the season of Lent – an opportunity for reflection and repentance and to prepare our hearts for the coming of Easter. As part of the service, you are invited to receive the sign of the cross in ashes on your forehead, a powerful symbol of humility and... Read more »

The Liturgy of Palm Sunday

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

Palm Sunday marks the start of Holy Week. Come and remember how people welcomed Jesus into Jerusalem, shouting ‘Hosanna!’ and laying palm leaves at his feet. The Cathedral Choir will lead a procession, and you are welcome to join in. This service will also be live-streamed via our YouTube channel. Click here for our weekly... Read more »

Sung Compline with Address for Holy Week

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

Join us for a peaceful service of prayer and quiet reflection. These special Compline services, which take place on 14, 15 and 16 April, reflect on the significance of the events leading up to Easter. Music by the Cathedral Choir will help create a calm atmosphere. This service will also be live-streamed via our YouTube... Read more »

Sung Compline with Address for Holy Week

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

Join us for a peaceful service of prayer and quiet reflection. These special Compline services, which take place on 14, 15 and 16 April, reflect on the significance of the events leading up to Easter. Music by the Cathedral Choir will help create a calm atmosphere. This service will also be live-streamed via our YouTube... Read more »

Sung Compline with Address for Holy Week

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

Join us for a peaceful service of prayer and quiet reflection. These special Compline services, which take place on 14, 15 and 16 April, reflect on the significance of the events leading up to Easter. Music by the Cathedral Choir will help create a calm atmosphere. This service will also be live-streamed via our YouTube... Read more »

Chrism Eucharist – Maundy Thursday

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

Come join the clergy and lay ministers of Newcastle Diocese as they renew their commitment to serve. Special oils for baptism, confirmation and healing will be blessed for use in churches and parishes in the year ahead, and the Cathedral Choir will fill the space with wonderful music. This service will also be live-streamed via... Read more »

The Liturgy of Maundy Thursday

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

On Maundy Thursday, we remember the last meal Jesus shared with his friends before he was arrested. This is a time to reflect on love, service and sacrifice as we prepare our hearts for the events of Good Friday and the subsequent Resurrection. This service will also be live-streamed via our YouTube channel. Click here... Read more »

Good Friday Stories and Crafts for Ages 4-11

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

Join Us for a Family-Friendly Messy Church: Easter Event! This Good Friday, bring the whole family along to a special craft-filled morning exploring the Easter story. This session will be packed with stories, songs and activities for little ones and their grown-ups. Recommended for ages 4-11. Pre-booking is encouraged; more details will be available nearer... Read more »

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The Liturgy of Good Friday

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

Good Friday is the day we remember Jesus’ crucifixion. Join us for a solemn service reflecting on his sacrifice and the meaning of the Cross. The Cathedral Choir will sing music that helps us think deeply about this important day. This service will also be live-streamed via our YouTube channel. Click here for our weekly... Read more »

The Easter Liturgy

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

Come to the first service of Easter! We’ll begin in the dark, waiting for the light of Jesus’ resurrection. The Paschal Candle will be lit, symbolising Christ as the Light of the World. As the evening progresses, beautiful music from the Cathedral Choir will fill this powerful service of hope. This service will also be... Read more »

Festal Eucharist of Easter Day

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

Celebrate the joy of Easter morning with us! Jesus is risen, and we’ll sing, pray and give thanks with the Cathedral Choir in a service full of happiness and hope. This service will also be live-streamed via our YouTube channel. Click here for our weekly Services & Music schedule. All services are free to attend,... Read more »

Festal Choral Evensong on Easter Day

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

End your Easter Day with a beautiful, music-filled service. The Cathedral Choir will sing joyful hymns and songs to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. Exciting additional details about this service will be shared nearer the time. This service will also be live-streamed via our YouTube channel. Click here for our weekly Services & Music schedule.... Read more »