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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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Food is at the heart (and the belly) of every culture. It is something we all have in common. We need it to live but how else does it affect our lives? Our emotions? Our bodies? And what happens if you don’t get it? Using research, testimony, and their own words, a talented group of... Read more »
Join us for a special half-term treat: hear the music of Harry Potter like you've never heard it before, played on the Cathedral's magnificent organ. Ewa Belmas, a talented concert organist from Ukraine and now based in England, will present a unique suite comprising her own transcriptions of John Williams' spellbinding compositions from the first... Read more »
Everyone is welcome to join these fun and free songwriting sessions, especially those who are seeking sanctuary or who consider the Cathedral a place of sanctuary. The sessions will be led by Sam Slatcher from Citizen Songwriters, with special guest Sean Cooney from The Young’uns at two of the sessions. You can join these sessions... Read more »
Volunteers' Week celebrates the amazing contributions volunteers make to communities across the UK. Join us to celebrate the vibrant volunteer community at the heart of the city of Newcastle and the wider Diocese. This informal service will recognise the contribution volunteers make and is open to people of all faiths and none. If you don't... Read more »
Everyone is welcome to join these fun and free songwriting sessions, especially those who are seeking sanctuary or who consider the Cathedral a place of sanctuary. The sessions will be led by Sam Slatcher from Citizen Songwriters, with special guest Sean Cooney from The Young’uns at two of the sessions. You can join these sessions... Read more »
Featuring a cast of West End singers and an epic live band, experience the hits of Elton John as you have never heard them before! This incredible show features some of the most iconic songs of all time, including ‘I’m Still Standing’, ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’, 'Candle in the Wind’, ‘Bennie and the Jets’ and... Read more »
Featuring a cast of West End singers and an epic live band, experience the hits of Elton John as you have never heard them before! This incredible show features some of the most iconic songs of all time, including ‘I’m Still Standing’, ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’, 'Candle in the Wind’, ‘Bennie and the Jets’ and... Read more »
Everyone is welcome to join these fun and free songwriting sessions, especially those who are seeking sanctuary or who consider the Cathedral a place of sanctuary. The sessions will be led by Sam Slatcher from Citizen Songwriters, with special guest Sean Cooney from The Young’uns at two of the sessions. You can join these sessions... Read more »
Four women will be installed as Canons at Newcastle Cathedral in a service celebrating 30 years of the ordination of female priests in the Church of England. "We rejoice with those who were ordained in 1994 and who have been ordained since that time and remember the 1994 cohort’s great courage in being the first... Read more »
Join Rita Griskonyte, an experienced stained glass artist based in the North East, for a series of creative workshops over the summer. Try your hand at endangered heritage craft and create your own stained glass panel. You will be able to assemble your stained glass panel from a variety of coloured glass pieces. You will... Read more »
Join Joyce Quin for a fascinating talk about the new book from Tyne Bridge Publishing, ‘Angels of the North: Volume Two – More Notable Women of the North East’ (published May 2024). Co-authored with Moira Kilkenny, the book delves into the stories of thirty-five remarkable North East women whose achievements deserve recognition. From scientists to... Read more »
Join us at Evensong as The Reverend Prebendary Ruth Hulse is installed as Residentiary Canon for Worship and Congregational Life at Newcastle Cathedral in the Diocese of Newcastle. Ruth has lately served as Team Rector of the West Hereford Team Ministry for the last eleven years, and has been a non-residentiary Canon at Hereford Cathedral.... Read more »
Delve into a diverse collection of prints and projected images, offering glimpses into the Cathedral's 2020-2021 redevelopment, scenes from the Little Theatre Gateshead, and nostalgic reflections on the much-missed Sycamore Gap tree. Explore an assortment of themes ranging from nature and landscape to architecture, abstract, portraits, travel, and beyond. Featuring work from Camera Clubs of... Read more »
Join Rita Griskonyte, an experienced stained glass artist based in the North East, for a series of creative workshops over the summer.This is an excellent opportunity to learn how to cut glass and create your own decorative glass piece using the fused glass technique. Each participant will be able to transfer their ideas onto a... Read more »
Experience an unforgettable evening of original songs performed by the newly formed Newcastle Sanctuary Seekers Choir. The concert will showcase the powerful voices and stories of those seeking sanctuary or who have come to consider the Cathedral or the city of Newcastle as a place of sanctuary. Delivered in partnership with Citizen Songwriters and The... Read more »
Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents Shakespeare’s best-loved romantic comedy in the historic interior of Newcastle Cathedral. Let yourself be whisked away on an enchanting journey to the most magical of forests, where you will meet bewitched lovers, playful fairies, and hilarious travelling players. Beautifully designed Elizabethan costumes, a wonderful musical score, and fine performances come together... Read more »
Join Rita Griskonyte, an experienced stained glass artist based in the North East, for a series of creative workshops over the summer. During this family workshop, which is tailored for children and their grown-ups, participants can create fused glass coasters using glass grains and mosaic tiles. Suitable for ages 6+, max. 12 participants per workshop.... Read more »
Raise a toast to the invaluable contribution of the Friends of St Nicholas, the charitable group established in 1933 to raise funds for the Cathedral and to celebrate its heritage. Lesley Lee, a Cathedral volunteer and the secretary of the Friends, says: “Over the years, the Friends have played a vital role in supporting various... Read more »
Grab your trowel and join us for a day of summer fun. Unleash your inner archaeologist and dig up treasures and artefacts from centuries past. Explore some of our treasures, see and hear about what we have found under the Cathedral's own floor and learn about 'osteoarchaeology' – the scientific study of human skeletons excavated... Read more »
Calling all engineers, big and small! Can you complete the challenge and build your own cathedral? Test your skills and powers of imagination with this family-friendly activity using K'NEX. How high will you build? Admission is free, but donations are welcome to support the Cathedral's ongoing Family Events programme and other work.
