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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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Celebrate the festive season in style with the sensational Down for the Count Swing Orchestra for their much-loved annual show, 'Swing Into Christmas'! This is a Christmas spectacular like no other, as Down for the Count’s 30-piece big band with strings is one of the largest swing bands currently touring the UK. Directed by conductor... Read more »
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The string players of Royal Northern Sinfonia, directed by Artistic Partner Maria Włoszczowska and special guest Eva Thorarinsdottir, return with a selection of beautiful, atmospheric pieces carefully chosen to make you feel warm from the inside out on a cold winter’s night. This concert brings the Baroque world vividly to life – full of dance,... Read more »
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Step into the magic of Christmas with an unforgettable evening of music, community, and festive cheer. Join the North East Rock Choir as they fill this historic venue with a spectacular celebration of sound. Expect an uplifting mix of feel-good pop, rock, contemporary hits, and classic Christmas favourites – all performed with the joy, passion,... Read more »
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'Lights to Remember' is a heartfelt opportunity to gather with family, friends and the community during the Christmas season to honour and remember loved ones who have passed away. This special service offers a moment of reflection, bringing people together to celebrate the lives of those we’ve lost while supporting the local Marie Curie Hospice.... Read more »
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The Northern Doctors Chorus is the North East’s choir for doctors, medical students, and allied health professionals. Join us for their first-ever Christmas concert at Newcastle Cathedral – an evening filled with carols, seasonal music and festive cheer. All profits from the concert will be donated to charity. During the interval and before the concert,... Read more »
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Crisis Skylight Newcastle warmly welcome everyone who has accessed their services, supported their work, volunteered, campaigned, or worked with them as a partner organisation to join them and celebrate their commitment to ending homelessness. This evening of celebrations will help raise vital funds to support Crisis’ work, with festive music from the wonderful Rock Choir,... Read more »
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The ultimate Christmas concert is here! Join a spectacular cast of West End singers and an incredible live band as they perform your favourite Christmas hits, as you have never heard them before! It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, just in time for a magical evening of best-loved festive music performed live by... Read more »
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Enjoy the rich, festive sound of French horns echoing through the Cathedral. Members of the North East French Horn Club will entertain visitors with an informal selection of Christmas favourites. This is an informal drop-in performance; seating is unallocated and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you enjoy the music, please consider making a... Read more »
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The ultimate Christmas concert is here! Join a spectacular cast of West End singers and an incredible live band as they perform your favourite Christmas hits, as you have never heard them before! It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, just in time for a magical evening of best-loved festive music performed live by... Read more »
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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, please click the above link. For any queries, email venues@northumbria.ac.uk. Please note that the event will be live-streamed to enable the University’s wider community of... Read more »
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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 year, making it the perfect soundtrack for a winter’s evening filled with wonder and reflection. Featuring The Piccadilly Sinfonietta Victoria Sayles (Violin) Warren Mailley-Smith (Piano)... Read more »
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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 us for an unforgettable evening of Christmas hits, made famous by the one and only Michael Bublé! It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas... Read more »
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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, join us for an unforgettable evening of Christmas hits, made famous by the one and only Michael Bublé! It’s beginning to look a lot like... Read more »
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