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Newcastle Cathedral offers a vibrant programme of concerts, organ recitals, exhibitions and activities throughout the year.
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Join us for the First Choral Evensong of Candlemas, featuring a beautiful candlelit procession. During the service, candles will be lit for the congregation, and all will be invited to... Read more »
Join us to celebrate the Festival of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas), with beautiful music from the Cathedral Choir. The feast of the Presentation of Christ in... Read more »
2026 is a landmark anniversary year for Mothers’ Union, the global Christian movement that has supported families and strengthened communities in the UK and around the world for 150 years.... Read more »
All are welcome to attend our short lunchtime Eucharist on Ash Wednesday. As part of the service, you are invited to receive the sign of the cross in ashes on... Read more »
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... Read more »
While our Cathedral Choirs enjoy a well-earned break, we are delighted to welcome visiting choirs to lead our worship. Join Newcastle University Chamber Choir for Choral Evensong during the reflective... Read more »
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... Read more »
2026 is a landmark anniversary year for Mothers’ Union, the global Christian movement that has supported families and strengthened communities in the UK and around the world for 150 years.... Read more »
Join us for a joyful and inclusive celebration this Mothering Sunday, bringing together worshippers and choir members of all ages. Traditionally, people would visit their home, or ‘mother’, churches on... Read more »
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... Read more »
Join us for a service of Choral Eucharist as we celebrate the Feast of the Annunciation, commemorating the visit to the Virgin Mary by the angel Gabriel, who announced the... Read more »
Palm Sunday marks the start of Holy Week. Come and remember how the crowds welcomed Jesus into Jerusalem, shouting ‘Hosanna!’ and laying palm branches at his feet. This year, we... Read more »
Join us for a short reflective service incorporating Taizé music and incense on Monday 30 and Tuesday 31 March, and Wednesday 1 April as we journey through Holy Week. Please note:... Read more »
Join us for a short reflective service incorporating Taizé music and incense on Monday 30 and Tuesday 31 March, and Wednesday 1 April as we journey through Holy Week. Please note:... Read more »
Join us on the Wednesday of Holy Week for Choral Evensong. This service will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 3’s long-running Choral Evensong programme, sharing the beautiful voices of... Read more »
Join us for a short reflective service incorporating Taizé music and incense on Monday 30 and Tuesday 31 March, and Wednesday 1 April as we journey through Holy Week. Please note:... Read more »
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... Read more »
On Maundy Thursday, we remember the final meal Jesus shared with his disciples before his arrest. This is a time to reflect on love, service and sacrifice as we prepare our... Read more »
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... Read more »
The Easter Vigil is the first service of Easter, held on the evening of Holy Saturday (the day before Easter Day). It begins with the lighting of the New Fire,... Read more »
