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    Mon-Sat 10am-4pm
  • FREE ENTRY

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Events & special services

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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    • ‘Jagged Edges’ Printmaking, Music & Poetry Exhibition By David Creese, Peter Locke and Sarah Troughton

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

    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 »

    FREE

    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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    Newcastle Cathedral History Tours (Thursdays)

    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 »

    ‘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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    Pop-Up Hospital Family Fun Day

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

    Join staff from the Great North Children’s Hospital for an insight into their amazing work — and let your little ones hop inside a real ambulance (subject to availability on the day)! We’re also excited to welcome the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service and the Northumbria Police Cadets, who’ll be bringing along fun... Read more »

    FREE

    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
    • ‘Jagged Edges’ Exhibition Accompanying Events

    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 »

    Give As You Feel
    ‘Jagged Edges’ Exhibition Accompanying Events

    Writing into Hope: Creative Writing Workshop with Kate Fox, Inspired by ‘Jagged Edges’

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

    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 »

    FREE
    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 »

    ‘Theology&…’ – Seminar Series – Autumn 2025

    ‘Theology& AI: Living as a Human in an AI World’ – Seminar with The Revd Canon Dr Tim Bull

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

    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 »

    ‘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 »

    Give As You Feel

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