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Newcastle Cathedral offers a vibrant programme of concerts, organ recitals, exhibitions and activities throughout the year.
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The Day of Pentecost comes fifty days after Easter Day and brings the Easter season to its joyful climax. A major feast in the Church’s year, Pentecost recalls the gift of the Holy Spirit to the disciples, as told in the Acts of the Apostles. Filled with the Spirit, they were able to proclaim the... Read more »
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... 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 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... 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 »
Join us on the Sunday after Pentecost, traditionally known as Trinity Sunday, celebrated eight weeks after Easter. The day invites us to contemplate and celebrate the ways in which God is revealed to us – through creation, through Christ, and through the Spirit at work in the world and in our lives. Image: A detail 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 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... Read more »
Do you want to know more about the Bible? Are you interested in Faith but don't know where to start? The Bible Course from the Bible Society is an 8-session, interactive small-group resource designed to help participants understand the ‘Big Story’ of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. The course combines video teaching, group discussion,... Read more »
Connected Voice, Newcastle Cathedral and Volunteer Centre Newcastle invite local charities to book a place at our Volunteers’ Week 2026 Recruitment and Awareness Fair. The event will be open to anyone interested in volunteering, offering a chance to find out more about the incredible work you do. Set-up will take place from 9am, followed by... 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 music. These FREE, interactive sessions are specially designed for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, and are generously funded by the Cathedral Music Trust. Led by trained... Read more »
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... Read more »
Hosted by the Diocese of Newcastle’s Continuing Ministerial Formation (CMF) group, this monthly seminar series meets on the first Thursday of each month to explore the fascinating and often unexpected intersections between theology and other disciplines. Join John Appleby, on Thursday 4 June, for 'Theology &... Free Will'. Doors open at 3:30pm for a 4pm... Read more »
Join us on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday – 60 days after the beginning of Easter – for the Feast of Corpus Christi, meaning ‘Body of Christ’. On this day, we give thanks for the sacramental gifts of Christ’s body and blood in Holy Communion. At the Last Supper, Jesus invited his disciples to remember... Read more »
Confirmation marks the point in the Christian journey at which you affirm for yourself the faith into which you have been baptised and your intention to live a life of faith. This affirmation is confirmed through prayer and the laying on of hands on the head, by the confirming bishop, as the Church asks God... 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 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... Read more »
Do you want to know more about the Bible? Are you interested in Faith but don't know where to start? The Bible Course from the Bible Society is an 8-session, interactive small-group resource designed to help participants understand the ‘Big Story’ of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. The course combines video teaching, group discussion,... 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 music. These FREE, interactive sessions are specially designed for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, and are generously funded by the Cathedral Music Trust. Led by trained... Read more »
Following sold-out performances at New York’s iconic Carnegie Hall and the legendary London Palladium, join us for an incredible night of Queen anthems performed by candlelight. Featuring a spectacular cast of West End Singers accompanied by an epic live rock band, experience Queen as you have never heard them before. Featuring some of the most... Read more »
Featuring a spectacular cast of West End Singers and an epic live band, join us for a 'Landslide' concert, jam-packed with Fleetwood Mac hits, as you’ve never heard them before! This incredible show will feature best-loved songs, including 'Little Lies', 'The Chain', 'Rhiannon', 'Don’t Stop', and many more. So, 'Go Your Own Way', release your... 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 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... Read more »
Do you want to know more about the Bible? Are you interested in Faith but don't know where to start? The Bible Course from the Bible Society is an 8-session, interactive small-group resource designed to help participants understand the ‘Big Story’ of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. The course combines video teaching, group discussion,... Read more »
