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    Mon-Sat 10am-4pm
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Events & special services

Newcastle Cathedral has a vibrant programme of concerts, organ recitals, exhibitions and activities throughout the year.

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‘Local Heroes Remembered’ Tours

‘Local Heroes Remembered’ Tours

Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

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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Harvest Festival with Newcastle Cathedral’s Young Singers

Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

Newcastle Cathedral’s Harvest Festival will be a joyful celebration of the season, filled with music, prayer, and reflection on the gifts of the harvest. The service will feature uplifting music from some of the Cathedral Choir’s youngest voices. We will also give thanks for the generosity of our Cathedral community, whose Harvest donations this year... Read more »

Organ Recital (Every Monday, 1:05pm)

Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

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 »

Free
‘Local Heroes Remembered’ Tours

CANCELLED DATE – ‘Local Heroes Remembered’ Tours

Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

Unfortunately, due to an availability change, we are unable to run our 'Local Heroes Remembered' Tour on this date. Please click here for alternative dates. --- 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... Read more »

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Statue bust of Admiral Lord Collingwood

Trafalgar Day Service in Remembrance of Admiral Lord Collingwood

Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

Join us to mark the 220th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar at this short annual service, hosted by the Lord Mayor’s Office. The service is attended by the Lord Mayor of Newcastle and other local dignitaries, as well as Navy personnel, who will lay wreaths at the Cathedral’s memorial to Admiral Lord Collingwood. Members... Read more »

Small Sounds (Autumn 2025 term) – FREE Music Sessions for Ages 0-5

Small Sounds (Autumn 2025 term) – FREE Music Sessions for Ages 0-5

Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

Important – please read: Our Autumn 2025 sessions were originally scheduled and advertised for Thursday mornings. Due to changes in our session leaders’ availability, they will now take place on Tuesday mornings, starting Tuesday 9 September, 10:15–10:45am. We are contacting all existing Thursday attendees and hope you can join us on Tuesdays instead. --- Small... Read more »

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Newcastle Cathedral History Tours (Wednesdays)

Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

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 »

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‘Local Heroes Remembered’ Tours

‘Local Heroes Remembered’ Tours

Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

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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Franciscan Prayers for World Peace

Franciscan Prayers for World Peace

Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

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 »

Organ Recital (Every Monday, 1:05pm)

Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

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 »

Free
‘Local Heroes Remembered’ Tours

‘Local Heroes Remembered’ Tours

Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

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 Music of Coldplay by Candlelight (Concerts by Candlelight)

Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

Calling all Coldplay fans... You've been waiting for 'Something Just Like This'! Prepare for total 'Paradise' as you experience Coldplay's biggest hits like never before. This incredible concert will take you on the 'Adventure Of A Lifetime', with not just a 'Sky Full Of Stars', but a room full of candlelight and spectacular live music,... Read more »

£30 – £45
‘Local Heroes Remembered’ Tours

‘Local Heroes Remembered’ Tours

Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

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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Meat Loaf by Candlelight (Concerts by Candlelight)

Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

Join us for an incredible night of Meat Loaf anthems performed by candlelight. Featuring a live cast of West End singers, including stars of the West End production of 'Bat Out of Hell', accompanied by an incredible live rock band, experience the music of Meat Loaf like never before. This concert will feature some of... Read more »

£35 – £50

Calming the Storm: A Workshop Using Visio-Divina and Mindful Photography to Explore ‘Jagged Edges’

Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

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 »

FREE
Carved figures of Saints in the Reredos or High Altar screen

Sung Eucharist for All Saints’ Day

Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

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 »

Sung Requiem Eucharist for All Souls’ Day

Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

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 »

Organ Recital (Every Monday, 1:05pm)

Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

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 »

Free
‘Local Heroes Remembered’ Tours

‘Local Heroes Remembered’ Tours

Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

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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Mothers’ Union Monthly Midday Prayers

Mothers’ Union Monthly Midday Prayers and Eucharist

Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

Mothers’ Union is a global Christian movement that has supported families and strengthened communities in the UK and around the world since 1876. With four million members active in 84 countries, it serves people of all faiths and backgrounds through practical action, prayer and advocacy. The Diocese of Newcastle was among the first to adopt... Read more »

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