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 »

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 »

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 »

Join us for an uplifting evening of pop and rock hits performed by Northern Proud Voices, the North East’s largest and longest-running LGBTQIA+ choir. Since 2011, the choir has provided a safe and supportive space for members to connect through music, reducing social isolation and promoting overall well-being. Expect a setlist of feel-good and meaningful... Read more »

Looking for something a little different this Bank Holiday? Join us at Newcastle Cathedral for a high-energy lunchtime recital like no other. Matt Walters, also known as Reductio, has been shaking up the world of classical organ music with his genre-bending remixes. A viral TikTok sensation, Reductio seamlessly blends the grandeur of the pipe organ... Read more »

Calling all Coldplay fans... You've been waiting for 'Something Just Like This'! Prepare for total 'Paradise' as you experience Coldplay's biggest hits like never before. This incredible concert will take you on the 'Adventure Of A Lifetime', with not just a 'Sky Full Of Stars', but a room full of candlelight and spectacular live music,... Read more »

Join The Bridge Singers, a community choir of around 50 voices directed by Cheryl Camm, for a pop-up concert in the Cathedral Nave. Founded in July 2015 and based in the villages of Felton and West Thirston in Northumberland, the choir performs music in a wide variety of styles – from classical and folk to... 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 »

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 »

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 »

The brass and percussion players of Royal Northern Sinfonia, with the magnificent Chorus of Royal Northern Sinfonia and their director Tim Burke, present a musical sleigh ride through five centuries of festive music, from Gaudete to The Christmas Song via beloved carols and classical favourites like Troika and The Nutcracker. Programme Isaac Watts Joy to the World   Traditional In dulci jubilo  Giovanni... Read more »

“Hello… is there anybody in there?” Witness the iconic sound of Pink Floyd's vast and ethereal catalogue of music performed live by the acclaimed Let Me In House Band alongside the Mike Nowland String and Brass Ensemble - featuring a total of 18 musicians embodying the timeless songs of one of the most popular artists... Read more »

Celebrate the festive season in style with the sensational Down for the Count Swing Orchestra for their much-loved annual show, 'Swing Into Christmas'! This is a Christmas spectacular like no other, as Down for the Count’s 30-piece big band with strings is one of the largest swing bands currently touring the UK. Directed by conductor... Read more »

The string players of Royal Northern Sinfonia, directed by Artistic Partner Maria Włoszczowska and special guest Eva Thorarinsdottir, return with a selection of beautiful, atmospheric pieces carefully chosen to make you feel warm from the inside out on a cold winter’s night. This concert brings the Baroque world vividly to life – full of dance,... Read more »

Step into the magic of Christmas with an unforgettable evening of music, community, and festive cheer. Join the North East Rock Choir as they fill this historic venue with a spectacular celebration of sound. Expect an uplifting mix of feel-good pop, rock, contemporary hits, and classic Christmas favourites – all performed with the joy, passion,... Read more »