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Newcastle Cathedral offers a vibrant programme of concerts, organ recitals, exhibitions and activities throughout the year.
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This calendar does not include all daily or weekly services – please refer to our ‘Services & Music schedule’.
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Join Cathedral Reader Katherine Govier on Wednesday evenings during Lent for a discussion of Bloomsbury’s 2026 Lent Book, ‘Easter in Disguise’ by Liz Dodd. About the book: Lent is Easter... Read more »
GOD, PEACE, FORGIVENESS, SILENCE, HOPE Join us during Lent for these sessions, where we will use the practice of imaginative meditation, as taught by the 16th-century Spanish saint Ignatius of... Read more »
If English is your second language, English for All offers free, person-centred English conversation classes to help you practise and grow in confidence. These friendly, informal sessions are open to... 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 »
GOD, PEACE, FORGIVENESS, SILENCE, HOPE Join us during Lent for these sessions, where we will use the practice of imaginative meditation, as taught by the 16th-century Spanish saint Ignatius of... Read more »
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... 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 »
Small Sounds is Newcastle Cathedral’s lively, welcoming music-making group for children aged 0–5 and their grown-ups. Join us every Tuesday morning during term time, 10:15–10:45am, for a joyful introduction to... 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 »
This Good Friday, bring the whole family to Newcastle Cathedral for a special morning of crafts, stories and songs as we journey through the Easter story together. Children and their... 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 »
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... 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 »
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.... Read more »
End your Easter Day with a glorious, music-filled service at Newcastle Cathedral. Join us for Choral Evensong featuring uplifting compositions, as we joyfully celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. This service... Read more »
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... Read more »
