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Newcastle Cathedral offers a vibrant programme of concerts, organ recitals, exhibitions and activities throughout the year.
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Join us for the ancient office of Compline during Holy Week on Monday 14, Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 April – a service of quietness and reflection before rest at the end of the day. Music from the Cathedral Choir will help create a calm atmosphere. You can join us for each evening's Compline via... Read more »
🎵 Join Our FREE Community Singing Sessions! Discover the joy of singing together in a fun and welcoming space. These sessions invite people of all backgrounds and experiences to enjoy popular songs and celebrate the power of music. Experience the uplifting physical, mental and emotional benefits of singing – no previous experience needed, just a... Read more »
Join us to mark the continuation of the Easter celebration and reflect on the transformative power of Christ's resurrection. This service includes the Gospel account of the risen Jesus appearing to his disciples — an encounter that leads Thomas from doubt to belief as he sees the wounds of the crucified and risen Lord. The... Read more »
🎵 Join Our FREE Community Singing Sessions! Discover the joy of singing together in a fun and welcoming space. These sessions invite people of all backgrounds and experiences to enjoy popular songs and celebrate the power of music. Experience the uplifting physical, mental and emotional benefits of singing – no previous experience needed, just a... Read more »
Join us as we continue the celebration of Easter, in the company of the Lord Mayor and the Freemen of the City of Newcastle. This service includes the Gospel account of the risen Jesus appearing by the Sea of Galilee – guiding his disciples to a miraculous catch and sharing a meal with them. Jesus... Read more »
🎵 Join Our FREE Community Singing Sessions! Discover the joy of singing together in a fun and welcoming space. These sessions invite people of all backgrounds and experiences to enjoy popular songs and celebrate the power of music. Experience the uplifting physical, mental and emotional benefits of singing – no previous experience needed, just a... Read more »
This 'Saying Goodbye' service is one in a series of international remembrance services for people who have lost a child at any stage of pregnancy, at birth or in infancy, whether the loss was recent or 80 years ago. In addition, anyone who has never been able to have children for whatever reason is most... Read more »
Join us as we continue the Easter celebrations and mark the beginning of Christian Aid Week. The Revd Canon Ruth Hulse will be in conversation with Helen Cunningham, Christian Aid’s Church Engagement and Fundraising Officer for the North East and Cumbria, reflecting on the charity’s mission and impact. Afterwards, be sure to visit our exhibition,... Read more »
The term 'moral injury' refers to the enduring negative emotions, such as guilt, shame, anger and disgust, experienced as a result of the violation or suppression of one's deeply held moral code. We might acquire a moral injury when someone in a position of trust and authority betrays our shared moral values or when we... Read more »
Journey with us through a fantastical world in which an assortment of characters you might encounter at the Cathedral – some contemporary, some historical, and some timeless – each navigate their path through life from struggles towards acceptance and liberation. Created and performed by First Year Northumbria University BA(Hons) Theatre & Performance students, Timeless is... Read more »
Poet and Cellist Kenneth Wilson is undertaking a 2,000-mile bicycle pilgrimage around all 42 English Anglican cathedrals, performing a Meditation on the Seven Last Words of Jesus. Newcastle Cathedral is the first stop on this extraordinary journey, falling during the Church's observation of Easter, culminating with the Feast of Pentecost in June. The Meditation consists... 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 »
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 in... Read more »
Join Amy Rutherford, a studio potter based near Newcastle, for a series of classes and workshops. In this relaxed and informal workshop, you'll hand-make a trio of small serving dishes perfect for tapas, olives, and other snacks. This workshop is ideal for both complete beginners and those with some experience in working with clay. It's... Read more »
"What is it that we human beings ultimately depend on? We depend on our words. We are suspended in language. Our task is to communicate experience and ideas to others."– Niels Bohr, Nobel Prize Winner Pride Month, celebrated each June, is a vibrant and inclusive time to honour the LGBTQI+ community – their history, achievements,... Read more »
Join us to celebrate the vibrant volunteer community at the heart of the city of Newcastle, the Diocese, and the wider region. This informal service led in partnership with Connected Voice and Volunteer Centre Newcastle, will recognise the fantastic contribution volunteers make across the North East and is open to people of all faiths and... Read more »
Calling all Swifties – it's time to 'Shake It Off'! Experience The Music of Taylor Swift by Candlelight, an evening that will bring your 'Wildest Dreams' to life. Immerse yourself in Taylor’s greatest hits performed by a 'Fearless' live band, all in the glow of a breathtaking candlelit setting. From Cruel Summer to Blank Space... Read more »
Join a churchyard tour starting in St Nicholas Square. Was Queen Victoria truly unamused by her visits to Newcastle? Why does a ‘Vampire Rabbit’ overlook the Cathedral? Uncover these mysteries and learn about the lives of those buried here. This tour is fully accessible for wheelchair users and follows a circular route, starting and ending... Read more »
Please note: This event, which was previously advertised as taking at Newcastle Cathedral, will now take place at St Thomas’ Newcastle at 6:30pm. Please see their website for current information. Thy Kingdom Come (TKC) is a global ecumenical prayer movement that invites Christians around the world to pray from Ascension to Pentecost for more people... Read more »
Royal Northern Sinfonia and their Artistic Partner Maria Włoszczowska return to Newcastle Cathedral with the ultimate summer evening soundtrack. Three centuries after they were composed, Antonio Vivaldi’s 'The Four Seasons' sounds as fresh and tuneful as ever – the birdsong of Spring, the downpours of Summer, the celebrations of Autumn, and the icy shiver of... Read more »
