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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 was designed with women in touch with the criminal justice system in collaboration with charity Changing Lives, Northumbria University and Newcastle Cathedral, supported by the North East Probation Service and The British Academy. As part of the project, over... 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 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. These sessions, led by our fantastic workshop leaders, take families on a fun journey of musical discovery. Through engaging songs and play, your children... 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 »
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 us to celebrate the Festival of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas). The feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple, or Candlemas, is the final feast day in the season of Epiphany. This feast lands on 2nd February, falling exactly 40 days after Christmas, and brings to a close the... Read more »
Join us for Choral Evensong, marking the ancient Feast of Candlemas, and experience beautiful music sung by the Cathedral Choir. This service will also be live-streamed via our YouTube channel (see below). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHAJF9AOxPA Click here for our weekly Services & Music schedule. https://newcastlecathedral.org.uk/event/sung-eucharist-for-candlemas/
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 »
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 us for FREE 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. These sessions, led by our fantastic workshop leaders, take families on a fun journey of musical discovery. Through engaging songs and play, your children... 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 »
Speaking Up Together Beyond Boundaries is a self-advocacy group led by adults with learning disabilities and autistic people from the local area. The group first connected with Newcastle Cathedral in 2022 through a community singing group. Since then, they’ve become regular visitors, meeting at Café 16 in the Cathedral Refectory and leading creative workshops. With... 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 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 »
'Conversations with Stone' is a group exhibition that includes local artists, current students and graduates from the MFA (Fine Art) programme at Newcastle University. The show explores the spiritual, social, cultural and economic histories of the building, interpreted through artistic practice. The exhibition, featuring works by Alia Gargum, Bex Etheridge, Bridget Kennedy, Carol McCourt, Elizabeth... 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 us for FREE 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. These sessions, led by our fantastic workshop leaders, take families on a fun journey of musical discovery. Through engaging songs and play, your children... 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 »
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 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 »
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 us for FREE 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. These sessions, led by our fantastic workshop leaders, take families on a fun journey of musical discovery. Through engaging songs and play, your children... 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 »
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 »
North East Company Awesome Silent Discos had so much fun partying at Newcastle Cathedral in September that they are going to do it all over again in February 2025. This family-friendly session (12:30-3pm) welcomes all, including those under 18, for a fantastic afternoon of music and fun. Expect a lively mix of 90s and 2000s... 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 »
Staff from the Great North Children’s Hospital will be on hand to showcase their incredible work and give children the exciting opportunity to explore a real ambulance! This year, we’re also thrilled to welcome the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, who will offer a fun and fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the world of... Read more »
Experience the magic of Dire Straits like never before as some of the UK's finest session musicians come together to celebrate the legendary sound of Mark Knopfler and his iconic band. Performed by candlelight, this unique concert will take you on a journey through Dire Straits' greatest hits, from the electrifying 'Sultans of Swing' to... 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 »
