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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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You and your family are invited to Northumbria University's Carol Service, an annual event that will include performances from both the University and the Cathedral's Choirs. To register your attendance,... Read more »
Step into the stillness, joy and radiant light of Christmas with Newcastle Cathedral Choir's Candlelit Carols – an unforgettable evening celebrating centuries of tradition. The programme moves from ancient words... Read more »
In the weeks leading up to and during Advent, you are warmly invited to join our ‘Coming of the Saviour’ Advent Course, based on resources developed by Cindy Bunch. Over... Read more »
The Changing Lives Christmas Meal Appeal will return to Café 16 in the Cathedral Refectory on Friday 19 December. (Please note: Café 16 will not be open to the general... Read more »
Celebrate the season with Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece, 'The Four Seasons', brought to life as you’ve never heard it before. This vivid and revolutionary work captures the natural rhythms of the... Read more »
Please note: The concert will now start at 4:30 pm, rather than the previously advertised time. Featuring a live Big Band and the UK’s number one Michael Bublé tribute act, join... Read more »
Please note: The matinee concert will now start at 4:30 pm, rather than the previously advertised time. Featuring a live Big Band and the UK’s number one Michael Bublé tribute act,... Read more »
In the weeks leading up to and during Advent, you are warmly invited to join our ‘Coming of the Saviour’ Advent Course, based on resources developed by Cindy Bunch. Over... Read more »
Every Sunday during Advent, join us on a guided journey through time to uncover the fascinating history, traditions, and legends surrounding St Nicholas – the patron saint of Newcastle Cathedral.... 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... Read more »
Join Newcastle Cathedral’s Organ Scholar, James Watson, for a wonderfully festive afternoon organ recital on Monday 22 December. Held every Monday throughout the year, the Cathedral’s organ recitals offer a... Read more »
Step into the stillness, joy and radiant light of Christmas with Newcastle Cathedral Choir's Candlelit Carols – an unforgettable evening celebrating centuries of tradition. The programme moves from ancient words... Read more »
Prepare for Christmas with an interactive Nativity experience where you’ll meet angels, shepherds and wise men, and join in singing your favourite carols. Please note: Due to its interactive nature,... Read more »
A traditional candlelit service that tells the Christmas story – from creation to Christ’s birth – through short passages and beautiful music. “The angel said to them, ‘Do not be... Read more »
Join us for carols and choral music as we gather for the first Eucharist of Christmas Day, rejoicing in the birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. “The angel said to... Read more »
Celebrate ‘God with Us’ at this joyful, family-friendly service on Christmas Day. You'll enjoy readings, carols, choral music, and an uplifting festive sermon. “The angel said to them, ‘Do not... 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
