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Newcastle Cathedral has a vibrant programme of concerts, organ recitals, exhibitions and activities throughout the year.
This page can be used to find events and special services taking place over the next 8-12 weeks. Please note that this calendar does not include all daily or weekly services.
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Watch this short film about the creation and development of the Story Chair. The Story Chair will return to the Cathedral in time for International Women's Day on Friday 8 March. It was designed with women in touch with the criminal justice system in collaboration with charity Changing Lives, Northumbria University and Newcastle Cathedral, supported... Read more »
Please note: This exhibition now launches on Wednesday 11 September. This exhibition, developed last year through a series of workshops at Newcastle's Hatton Gallery and led by the Culture Matters co-operative, showcases photographs, films and zines created by refugees and sanctuary seekers. Participants, hailing from diverse countries and continents, brought with them a wide range... Read more »
From Sunday 29 September to Saturday 19 October, Newcastle Cathedral will host a donation point for Newcastle Foodbank. Conveniently located near the Inner North Entrance, this donation station offers visitors an easy way to contribute as we prepare for the Cathedral's Harvest Festival on Sunday 20 October. Newcastle Foodbank, which opened in 2013, offers emergency... Read more »
Join us for beautiful music on the Cathedral's magnificent Lewis/Harrison/Nicholson organ across fifty-one weeks of the year. Recitals are 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 »
Discover the fascinating history of Newcastle Cathedral on an engaging tour lasting approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. Immerse yourself in centuries of rich heritage and captivating stories brought to life by passionate and knowledgeable volunteer guides. Each guide offers a unique perspective and personal insight into the Cathedral’s history and the faith that inspired... Read more »
Hadrian's Wall, originally built to 'separate the Romans from the barbarians', has evolved into a powerful symbol of unity. This was strikingly demonstrated in September 2023, when the unexpected felling of the iconic Sycamore Gap tree sent waves of shock and sorrow across Britain and beyond. In this captivating talk, David Breeze explores the life... Read more »
Join us for an incredible evening of ABBA anthems performed by the UK’s leading ABBA Tribute Act, ABBA Reunion. This sing-along concert is packed to the rafters with over 20 ABBA hits that will leave you dancing in the aisles. The concert features some of the most iconic pop songs of all time, including 'Mamma... Read more »
Join us for an incredible evening of ABBA anthems performed by the UK’s leading ABBA Tribute Act, ABBA Reunion. This sing-along concert is packed to the rafters with over 20 ABBA hits that will leave you dancing in the aisles. The concert features some of the most iconic pop songs of all time, including 'Mamma... Read more »
Experience the vibrant world of ‘yarn bombing’ – a unique art form that transforms public spaces with colourful knitted and crocheted creations. This October, the Heaton Hookers are bringing this spirit of creativity to the columns, arches and inner décor of the Cathedral. Following the success of their decoration of our Illuminated Sheep last month,... Read more »
Join us for beautiful music on the Cathedral's magnificent Lewis/Harrison/Nicholson organ across fifty-one weeks of the year. Recitals are 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 »
Join us for FREE weekly drop-in music sessions for children aged 0-5 and their grown-ups! Shake, rattle and roll with your little ones and discover the joy of music through songs and play. Led by our fantastic workshop leaders, these sessions will take families on a fun journey of musical discovery. Through engaging songs and... Read more »
Join us for beautiful music on the Cathedral's magnificent Lewis/Harrison/Nicholson organ across fifty-one weeks of the year. Recitals are 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 »
Icons painted on ammunition boxes will be displayed this October at Newcastle Cathedral, serving as silent witnesses to the war in Ukraine. This is the conceptual project of Ukrainian artists Sofiia Atlantova and Oleksandr Klymenko. This project, displayed earlier this year at Guildford Cathedral and Saint Nicolas Parish Church, Guildford, is currently cared for in... Read more »
Join us for a special evening of music as Newcastle Cathedral’s Girl Choristers and Senior Girls Choir come together with the renowned Cologne Cathedral Girls' Choir for a unique celebration concert. Founded in 1989, the Cologne Cathedral Girls' Choir is one of Germany's premier youth choirs, led by cathedral cantor Oliver Sperling. Known for their... Read more »
Join us for FREE weekly drop-in music sessions for children aged 0-5 and their grown-ups! Shake, rattle and roll with your little ones and discover the joy of music through songs and play. Led by our fantastic workshop leaders, these sessions will take families on a fun journey of musical discovery. Through engaging songs and... Read more »
In anticipation of our Harvest Festival (Sunday 20 October, 10am) and the 'Illuminated Sheep' full flock display by artist Deepa-Mann Kler (Tuesday 22 - Thursday 24 October), we invite families to a sheep-themed family fun day! Take part in craft activities, watch demonstrations from the Tynedale Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers, and meet real... Read more »
This October, in celebration of our upcoming Harvest Festival, Newcastle Cathedral invites you to explore the wonders and realities of rural life through a series of engaging events. In this hands-on workshop with studio potter Amy Rutherford, you'll craft your very own sheep-themed ceramic mug, complete with a charming sheep’s head motif. Using stoneware clay,... Read more »
Newcastle Cathedral's Harvest Festival will be a joyful celebration of the season, featuring music, prayer and reflection on the gifts of the harvest. The service will include music from some of the Cathedral Choir's youngest singers – surrounded by the flock of 30 soon-to-be-Illuminated Sheep! This service will also celebrate the generosity of our Cathedral... Read more »
The Newcastle Trafalgar Day service, hosted by the Lord Mayor’s office, will take place at Newcastle Cathedral. During the service, prayers will be offered, and wreaths will be laid at the memorial for local and national hero Admiral Lord Collingwood. Following this, many attendees will proceed to the Collingwood Monument in Tynemouth for the annual... Read more »
Join us for beautiful music on the Cathedral's magnificent Lewis/Harrison/Nicholson organ across fifty-one weeks of the year. Recitals are 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 »
Having lit up some of the region's most iconic landmarks, experience 'Illuminated Sheep' in the Cathedral's historic nave! Created by artist Deepa Mann-Kler, the flock of 30 life-sized sheep was inspired by the Lindisfarne Gospels' themes of light and pilgrimage. Their travels have seen them lit up in bright colours at some of the region’s... Read more »
Having lit up some of the region's most iconic landmarks, experience 'Illuminated Sheep' in the Cathedral's historic nave! Created by artist Deepa Mann-Kler, the flock of 30 life-sized sheep was inspired by the Lindisfarne Gospels' themes of light and pilgrimage. Their travels have seen them lit up in bright colours at some of the region’s... Read more »
Join us for FREE weekly drop-in music sessions for children aged 0-5 and their grown-ups! Shake, rattle and roll with your little ones and discover the joy of music through songs and play. Led by our fantastic workshop leaders, these sessions will take families on a fun journey of musical discovery. Through engaging songs and... Read more »
Having lit up some of the region's most iconic landmarks, experience 'Illuminated Sheep' in the Cathedral's historic nave! Created by artist Deepa Mann-Kler, the flock of 30 life-sized sheep was inspired by the Lindisfarne Gospels' themes of light and pilgrimage. Their travels have seen them lit up in bright colours at some of the region’s... Read more »
In collaboration with St Oswald’s Hospice, artist Leanne Pearce created 12 poignant portraits, working with bereaved and pre-bereaved families who have accessed the hospice’s bereavement support and/or other care services. The collection celebrates the lives of loved ones, provides a positive, creative focus for grieving or pre-bereaved families, and supports them in their ‘continuing bonds’... Read more »
Join us for beautiful music on the Cathedral's magnificent Lewis/Harrison/Nicholson organ across fifty-one weeks of the year. Recitals are 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 »
Join Great North Children's Hospital staff to discover the incredible work of the NHS. Bring your little ones to explore an ambulance, dress up as a doctor, and get hands-on with various medical equipment. You might even get to meet the hospital's friendly mascot, Fudge the Giraffe! This drop-in activity day is free to attend... Read more »
In this workshop led by studio potter Amy Rutherford, children will have the opportunity to make their own creations straight from their imagination using air-dry clay. This is an informal, child-led workshop. Children are encouraged to go where their creativity takes them, with support on hand if required. Clay is naturally tactile, so it enables... Read more »
Discover the fascinating history of Newcastle Cathedral on an engaging tour lasting approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. Immerse yourself in centuries of rich heritage and captivating stories brought to life by passionate and knowledgeable volunteer guides. Each guide offers a unique perspective and personal insight into the Cathedral’s history and the faith that inspired... Read more »
All Saints' Day is a time for us to remember and honour those who have gone before us, saints known and unknown, whose lives have been a beacon of faith and inspiration to us all. Join us for a Sung Eucharist featuring the Lay Clerks and Choral Scholars. This service will also be live-streamed via... Read more »
Join us for an All Souls Requiem Mass, featuring the singing of Maurice Duruflé’s Requiem by the Cathedral Choir. Also known as the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed, All Souls’ comes after All Saints’ Day and is a time of remembering those who have died, especially in the past year. Please email ruth.hulse@newcastlecathedral.org.uk if you... Read more »
