Franciscan Prayers for World Peace
2026-11-23 12:00 - 12:25 (Europe/London) | Newcastle Cathedral, St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, NE1 1PF, 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 is welcome to join both the prayers and the Eucharist.
About the Third Order of the Society of St Francis:
The Third Order is a worldwide Anglican Franciscan religious order for people over the age of 18, including both lay and ordained members, married and single individuals, and those of various ages and ethnic backgrounds. Members commit themselves to leading their lives according to a Rule of Life while living in their own homes, working in the community and caring for their families. There are approximately 3,000 members worldwide, with 1,700 based in Europe.
The aims of the Order are to make our Lord Jesus Christ known and loved everywhere, to spread the spirit of love and harmony, and to live simply.
The Order welcomes enquiries from people who are interested in joining. Please contact janepenn11@gmail.com.

Organ Recital (Every Monday, 1:05pm)
2026-11-23 13:05 - 13:45
Join us for beautiful music on the Cathedral’s magnificent Lewis/Harrison/Nicholson organ every Monday throughout the year. Recitals are given 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 a regular or one-off donation.
Learn about our ‘Not Just a Pipe Dream’ organ fundraising appeal.

The Music of Coldplay by Candlelight (Concerts by Candlelight)
2026-11-28 19:30 - 22:00
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, too! Get ready to hear all your favourites, from ‘Viva La Vida’ and ‘Hymn For The Weekend’ to ‘Yellow’, ‘The Scientist’ and many more.
So, make sure you book your tickets faster than the ‘Speed Of Sound’, and join us for this phenomenal live show.
Please note:

An external organisation hosts this concert, and booking fees may apply.
All seating is general admission within your selected block, and seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis on the night. We recommend arriving early to secure the best available seats.
Ticket queries should be directed via the Concerts by Candlelight website.
Access tickets, including a free carer ticket, are available for this event.
Drinks will be available from a fully-stocked bar in the Cathedral Refectory before the show and during an interval.

The income generated from welcoming events such as ‘The Music Of Coldplay by Candlelight’ helps us maintain this beautiful building, continue our charitable work and keep our doors open to all.

Mothers’ Union Monthly Midday Prayers and Eucharist
2026-12-03 12:00 - 13:00, 2028-03-17 00:00 - 23:59
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. With four million members across 84 countries, Mothers’ Union serves people of all faiths and backgrounds through practical action, prayer, and advocacy.
The Diocese of Newcastle was among the first to welcome Mothers’ Union shortly after its own founding in 1882. Emily Wilberforce, wife of Newcastle’s first Bishop, became the inaugural MU President. In more recent years, MU Presidents in the diocese have also held the honorary role of Lay Canon at the Cathedral.
Members gather on the first Thursday of each month for Midday Prayers in St George’s Chapel at the Cathedral and are warmly invited to stay for the 12:30pm Eucharist. Before or after the service, the group meets at Café 16 in the Cathedral refectory for fellowship and conversation.
If you would like to join them or find out more, please contact the Revd Anne Marr, Chaplain to the Mothers’ Union in Newcastle Diocese, at chaplain@munewcastle.org.uk

Read all about Mothers’ Union Newcastle’s 150th anniversary celebrations here.

Mediaeval Baebes 30th Anniversary Tour
2026-12-09 19:30 - 21:30
One of Europe’s most successful female-led early music and folk ensembles will captivate listeners with rich, ethereal harmonies and a variety of ancient and forgotten languages.
The renowned classical chart-topping choir was founded in 1996 by Katharine Blake and has garnered success with 10 albums, an Ivor Novella Award for ‘The Virgin Queen’, two Emmy nominations, and a Royal Television Society award for the ‘Victoria’ theme. Their haunting vocals have graced venues worldwide, from castles to Glastonbury, and they’ve performed with Jools Holland at the Royal Albert Hall and many more.
For their 30th anniversary tour, they will be playing myriad songs from their latest album ‘The Spinning Wheel’ alongside old favourites to celebrate three glorious decades.
Please note:

Doors to the venue will open at 7pm. A few minutes before this, you will be treated to a grand torchlit procession and entrance by the band. The concert will begin at 7:30pm, including a 20-minute interval, and finish at approximately 9:30pm.
An external organisation hosts this concert, and booking fees may apply.
Ticket and access queries should be directed via the Mediaeval Baebes website.

Events like this play a vital role in sustaining the Cathedral for the whole community, supporting our work as a registered charity and ensuring our doors remain open to all.
