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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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Jagged Edges is an exhibition of printmaking, poetry and music created by and for survivors of church-related abuse. The artists – David Creese, Peter Locke and Sarah Troughton – draw links between their own experiences and the story of Jesus as he approached his crucifixion. Content warning: This exhibition includes images of torture (crucifixion) and... Read more »
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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 » 
Discover stories of courage, sacrifice and innovation on this 45-minute tour honouring those who shaped history – military and beyond – locally, nationally and worldwide. From monuments to stained glass windows, prepare to uncover hidden heroes you never knew lived just around the corner. See the memorial to Admiral Lord Collingwood, the locally born naval... Read more »
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2 events,
Discover stories of courage, sacrifice and innovation on this 45-minute tour honouring those who shaped history – military and beyond – locally, nationally and worldwide. From monuments to stained glass windows, prepare to uncover hidden heroes you never knew lived just around the corner. See the memorial to Admiral Lord Collingwood, the locally born naval... Read more »
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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 public on this day.) Individuals in Newcastle who would benefit can enjoy a warm meal, welcoming company, and a supportive environment. To extend this generosity beyond just... Read more » 
Join us for a contemplative workshop exploring and responding to 'Jagged Edges', an exhibition of printmaking, poetry and music created by and for survivors of church-related abuse. Life is a beautiful gift, but that gift can have a jagged edge which wounds and leaves us in a place of fear. Jesus' seagoing disciples were terrified... Read more »
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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 » |
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At this Requiem Eucharist for All Souls’ Day, we remember with thanksgiving those we have loved and lost. Following All Saints’ Day, which honours all the saints, All Souls’ Day allows us to commemorate those we have known personally – those who gave us life, guided us, or nurtured us in faith. The liturgy reflects... Read more » |
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Discover stories of courage, sacrifice and innovation on this 45-minute tour honouring those who shaped history – military and beyond – locally, nationally and worldwide. From monuments to stained glass windows, prepare to uncover hidden heroes you never knew lived just around the corner. See the memorial to Admiral Lord Collingwood, the locally born naval... Read more »
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Join experienced creative writing facilitator Kate Fox for a welcoming and inspiring writing session. This workshop is suitable for everyone – whether you have no experience or some experience of creative writing. Inspired by the ‘Jagged Edges’ exhibition, we’ll use writing about images and objects to explore hope and resistance to despair, grief, and trauma... Read more »
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Hosted by the Diocese of Newcastle’s Continuing Ministerial Formation (CMF) group, this monthly seminar series takes place on the first Thursday of each month, exploring the rich and surprising intersections between theology and other disciplines. Join the Revd Canon Dr Tim Bull on Thursday 6 November for ‘Theology& AI: Living as a Human in an... Read more » |
3 events,
Discover stories of courage, sacrifice and innovation on this 45-minute tour honouring those who shaped history – military and beyond – locally, nationally and worldwide. From monuments to stained glass windows, prepare to uncover hidden heroes you never knew lived just around the corner. See the memorial to Admiral Lord Collingwood, the locally born naval... Read more »
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Join us on the Third Sunday Before Advent for a Sung Eucharist marking Remembrance Sunday. As part of this service, we will honour those who have given their lives in conflict and those who continue to serve, risking their lives for the sake of others. The service will include the traditional two-minute silence at 11am... Read more » 
In this workshop, you will learn the basic skills of linoprinting while considering how this art form can help you reflect on your relationship with Christ and engage with His experiences. Considering works from the two recent linoprint exhibitions at the Cathedral: 'Jagged Edges' (currently on display) and 'Seeking the Disabled Christ', you will be... Read more »
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3 events,
Discover stories of courage, sacrifice and innovation on this 45-minute tour honouring those who shaped history – military and beyond – locally, nationally and worldwide. From monuments to stained glass windows, prepare to uncover hidden heroes you never knew lived just around the corner. See the memorial to Admiral Lord Collingwood, the locally born naval... Read more »
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Gather in St Nicholas Square on the eleventh day of the eleventh month – the anniversary of the Armistice that ended the First World War – for a short act of remembrance led by the Dean of Newcastle. The service will conclude with the laying of poppies, honouring all who have served and sacrificed in... Read more » |
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Join the Design Feminisms Research Group, an inclusive feminist research group at Northumbria University’s School of Design, for a day of interactive activities to discuss journeys of motherhoods, recovery, and care proceedings. Patchworked Care is a research project that explores how interactive textiles can help facilitate difficult conversations about the experiences women have at intersections... Read more »
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4 events,
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 these sessions, we will explore the familiar story of Christ’s birth in new and thought-provoking ways. The course runs on both Thursdays and Sundays, and... Read more »
FREE
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 »
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Get ready to experience the golden era of R&B reimagined by a live orchestra! This is not your average gig – it’s an immersive, classical-meets-contemporary celebration of the best in 90s & 00s R&B. From slow jams to dancefloor anthems, expect to hear the soulful sounds of Alicia Keys, Usher, Brandy, Mary J. Blige, TLC,... Read more »
£30 – £35
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Newcastle Cathedral Choir will provide a beautiful musical backdrop for the opening of Newcastle’s Christmas Markets at Grey's Monument on Saturday 15 November. The celebrations will begin at 9:50am with the award-winning Easington Colliery Band, holders of the North of England champions title 2024 and famed for their performance with Mercury-prize winning legend, Sam Fender,... Read more »
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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 » |
4 events,
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 these sessions, we will explore the familiar story of Christ’s birth in new and thought-provoking ways. The course runs on both Thursdays and Sundays, and... Read more »
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Please note that, contrary to some earlier incorrect information, the event will begin at 7pm, with doors opening at 6:15 pm London Concertante is delighted to bring back its much-loved concert 'Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & The Lark Ascending' to the atmospheric surroundings of Newcastle Cathedral – all performed by the soft glow of candlelight. Expect soaring... Read more »
£21 – £46
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3 events,
Please note: The Cathedral (excluding Café 16) will close to visitors from 12:15pm on Thursday 20 November, except for those attending the 12:30pm Eucharist or the Schools Winter Choirs Celebration. This temporary closure is to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for all. Newcastle Music Service enriches the lives of children and young people across... Read more »
£4 – £6
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Join Durham University Choral Society for their inaugural performance of the season, bringing the reverence of Vaughan Williams' 'Dona Nobis Pacem' and the radiance of Poulenc's 'Gloria' to the stage alongside a 60-piece orchestra. Durham University Choral Society, described as possessing "a warm and finely balanced" sound (The Guardian, 2024), join forces with the players... Read more »
£10 – £17
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4 events,
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 these sessions, we will explore the familiar story of Christ’s birth in new and thought-provoking ways. The course runs on both Thursdays and Sundays, and... Read more »
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Please note: The Cathedral (excluding Café 16) will close to visitors from 12:15pm on Thursday 20 November, except for those attending the 12:30pm Eucharist or the Schools Winter Choirs Celebration. This temporary closure is to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for all. Newcastle Music Service enriches the lives of children and young people across... Read more »
£4 – £6
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Featuring J’Adele, the UK’s leading Adele tribute and her incredible live band, ‘Rumour Has It’ this is going to be an unforgettable evening packed full of best best-loved Adele hits! Newcastle Cathedral will be bathed in candlelight, so let’s put ‘Water Under the Bridge’ and let the ‘Skyfall’ as we celebrate the music of one... Read more »
£35 – £50
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3 events,
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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 » |
3 events,
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 these sessions, we will explore the familiar story of Christ’s birth in new and thought-provoking ways. The course runs on both Thursdays and Sundays, and... Read more »
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3 events,
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 » |
4 events,
From 25 November to 10 December, Newcastle Mothers’ Union will present their annual display in the Eastern Chapels, supporting the international ‘16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence’. Founded in 1876, Mothers’ Union supports families and gives a voice to disadvantaged women. Newcastle’s branch, established in 1882, has been part of this mission for... Read more »
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The brass and percussion players of Royal Northern Sinfonia, with the magnificent Chorus of Royal Northern Sinfonia and their director Tim Burke, present a musical sleigh ride through five centuries of festive music, from Gaudete to The Christmas Song via beloved carols and classical favourites like Troika and The Nutcracker. Programme Isaac Watts Joy to the World Traditional In dulci jubilo Giovanni... Read more » |
4 events,
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 these sessions, we will explore the familiar story of Christ’s birth in new and thought-provoking ways. The course runs on both Thursdays and Sundays, and... Read more »
FREE
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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 »
GIVE AS YOU FEEL
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“Hello… is there anybody in there?” Witness the iconic sound of Pink Floyd's vast and ethereal catalogue of music performed live by the acclaimed Let Me In House Band alongside the Mike Nowland String and Brass Ensemble - featuring a total of 18 musicians embodying the timeless songs of one of the most popular artists... Read more »
£22.34 – £46.13
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6 events,
This Advent and Christmas, we are delighted to present a collection of work by last year’s cohort of first-year Visual Communication and Digital Culture students from Northumbria University. Drawing inspiration from the story at the heart of Christmas, the students have explored the themes and meanings of the story to create thoughtful, contemporary visual responses.... Read more »
FREE
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 these sessions, we will explore the familiar story of Christ’s birth in new and thought-provoking ways. The course runs on both Thursdays and Sundays, and... Read more »
FREE
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. Discover how a 4th-century bishop, remembered for his kindness and generosity, inspired the figure of Santa Claus we know today. Along the way, you’ll encounter... Read more »
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