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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 on the Third Sunday Before Advent for a Sung Eucharist marking Remembrance Sunday. As part of this service, we will honour those who have given their lives in conflict and those who continue to serve, risking their lives for the sake of others. The service will include the traditional two-minute silence at 11am... Read more »
In this workshop, you will learn the basic skills of linoprinting while considering how this art form can help you reflect on your relationship with Christ and engage with His experiences. Considering works from the two recent linoprint exhibitions at the Cathedral: 'Jagged Edges' (currently on display) and 'Seeking the Disabled Christ', you will be... Read more »
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 »
Gather in St Nicholas Square on the eleventh day of the eleventh month – the anniversary of the Armistice that ended the First World War – for a short act of remembrance led by the Dean of Newcastle. The service will conclude with the laying of poppies, honouring all who have served and sacrificed in... Read more »
Join the Design Feminisms Research Group, an inclusive feminist research group at Northumbria University’s School of Design, for a day of interactive activities to discuss journeys of motherhoods, recovery, and care proceedings. Patchworked Care is a research project that explores how interactive textiles can help facilitate difficult conversations about the experiences women have at intersections... Read more »
In the weeks leading up to and during Advent, you are warmly invited to join our ‘Coming of the Saviour’ Advent Course, based on resources developed by Cindy Bunch. Over these sessions, we will explore the familiar story of Christ’s birth in new and thought-provoking ways. The course runs on both Thursdays and Sundays, and... Read more »
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... Read more »
Get ready to experience the golden era of R&B reimagined by a live orchestra! This is not your average gig – it’s an immersive, classical-meets-contemporary celebration of the best in 90s & 00s R&B. From slow jams to dancefloor anthems, expect to hear the soulful sounds of Alicia Keys, Usher, Brandy, Mary J. Blige, TLC,... Read more »
Newcastle Cathedral Choir will provide a beautiful musical backdrop for the opening of Newcastle’s Christmas Markets at Grey's Monument on Saturday 15 November. The celebrations will begin at 9:50am with the award-winning Easington Colliery Band, holders of the North of England champions title 2024 and famed for their performance with Mercury-prize winning legend, Sam Fender,... Read more »
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 »
Join Brandan Robertson, hosted by OneBodyOneFaith and Newcastle Cathedral, for an afternoon of discussion, audience Q&A, and book signing for his most recent book, Queer & Christian. This compelling work offers interpretation of key biblical texts, as well as an inspiring testament to the resilience and faith of queer Christians. This event will also feature... Read more »
In the weeks leading up to and during Advent, you are warmly invited to join our ‘Coming of the Saviour’ Advent Course, based on resources developed by Cindy Bunch. Over these sessions, we will explore the familiar story of Christ’s birth in new and thought-provoking ways. The course runs on both Thursdays and Sundays, and... Read more »
Please note that, contrary to some earlier incorrect information, the event will begin at 7pm, with doors opening at 6:15 pm London Concertante is delighted to bring back its much-loved concert 'Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & The Lark Ascending' to the atmospheric surroundings of Newcastle Cathedral – all performed by the soft glow of candlelight. Expect soaring... Read more »
Please note: The Cathedral (excluding Café 16) will close to visitors from 12:15pm on Thursday 20 November, except for those attending the 12:30pm Eucharist or the Schools Winter Choirs Celebration. This temporary closure is to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for all. Newcastle Music Service enriches the lives of children and young people across... Read more »
Join Durham University Choral Society for their inaugural performance of the season, bringing the reverence of Vaughan Williams' 'Dona Nobis Pacem' and the radiance of Poulenc's 'Gloria' to the stage alongside a 60-piece orchestra. Durham University Choral Society, described as possessing "a warm and finely balanced" sound (The Guardian, 2024), join forces with the players... Read more »
In the weeks leading up to and during Advent, you are warmly invited to join our ‘Coming of the Saviour’ Advent Course, based on resources developed by Cindy Bunch. Over these sessions, we will explore the familiar story of Christ’s birth in new and thought-provoking ways. The course runs on both Thursdays and Sundays, and... Read more »
Please note: The Cathedral (excluding Café 16) will close to visitors from 12:15pm on Thursday 20 November, except for those attending the 12:30pm Eucharist or the Schools Winter Choirs Celebration. This temporary closure is to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for all. Newcastle Music Service enriches the lives of children and young people across... Read more »
Featuring J’Adele, the UK’s leading Adele tribute and her incredible live band, ‘Rumour Has It’ this is going to be an unforgettable evening packed full of best best-loved Adele hits! Newcastle Cathedral will be bathed in candlelight, so let’s put ‘Water Under the Bridge’ and let the ‘Skyfall’ as we celebrate the music of one... Read more »
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 »
In the weeks leading up to and during Advent, you are warmly invited to join our ‘Coming of the Saviour’ Advent Course, based on resources developed by Cindy Bunch. Over these sessions, we will explore the familiar story of Christ’s birth in new and thought-provoking ways. The course runs on both Thursdays and Sundays, and... Read more »
