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NEWCASTLE CATHEDRAL
A BEACON OF LIGHT
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OPENING TIMES
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Sat & Sun
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Mon-Fri
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Café 16
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FREE ENTRY
Opening times
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Sat & Sun
8am-4pm & 8am-5pm -
Mon-Fri
8am-6pm -
Café 16
Mon-Sat 10am-4pm - FREE ENTRY
What's on
Events & special services
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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‘Local Heroes Remembered’ Tours
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
‘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
Act of Remembrance on Armistice Day
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
‘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
Patchworked Care: Dialogues on Motherhoods, Recovery and Care Proceedings
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
‘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
Advent Course 2025: ‘Coming of the Saviour’
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
Newcastle Cathedral History Tours (Thursdays)
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
‘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
R&B Classics in the Cathedral (Presented by Classics in the City)
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
‘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
Newcastle Cathedral Choir Perform at Newcastle’s Christmas Markets Launch
Grey's Monument 150 Grainger St, Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle Cathedral History Tours (Saturdays)
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
‘Queer & Christian’ – Book Tour with Revd Brandan Robertson
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
‘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
Advent Course 2025: ‘Coming of the Saviour’
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, NewcastleVivaldi’s Four Seasons and The Lark Ascending (London Concertante)
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, NewcastleWeek of Events
‘Jagged Edges’ Printmaking, Music & Poetry Exhibition By David Creese, Peter Locke and Sarah Troughton
‘Jagged Edges’ Printmaking, Music & Poetry Exhibition By David Creese, Peter Locke and Sarah Troughton
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 »
Donate to Provide a Warm Meal – Changing Lives Christmas Meal Appeal
Donate to Provide a Warm Meal – Changing Lives Christmas Meal Appeal
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 »
Monday, November 10, 2025
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November 10, 2025 -‘Local Heroes Remembered’ Tours
‘Local Heroes Remembered’ Tours
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 »
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
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November 11, 2025 -Act of Remembrance on Armistice Day
Act of Remembrance on Armistice Day
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 »
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
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November 12, 2025 -Patchworked Care: Dialogues on Motherhoods, Recovery and Care Proceedings
Patchworked Care: Dialogues on Motherhoods, Recovery and Care Proceedings
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 »
Thursday, November 13, 2025
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November 13, 2025 -Advent Course 2025: ‘Coming of the Saviour’
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November 13, 2025Newcastle Cathedral History Tours (Thursdays)
Advent Course 2025: ‘Coming of the Saviour’
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 »
Newcastle Cathedral History Tours (Thursdays)
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 »
Friday, November 14, 2025
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November 14, 2025 -R&B Classics in the Cathedral (Presented by Classics in the City)
R&B Classics in the Cathedral (Presented by Classics in the City)
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 »
Saturday, November 15, 2025
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November 15, 2025 -Newcastle Cathedral Choir Perform at Newcastle’s Christmas Markets Launch
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November 15, 2025 -Newcastle Cathedral History Tours (Saturdays)
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November 15, 2025 -‘Queer & Christian’ – Book Tour with Revd Brandan Robertson
Newcastle Cathedral Choir Perform at Newcastle’s Christmas Markets Launch
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 »
Newcastle Cathedral History Tours (Saturdays)
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 »
‘Queer & Christian’ – Book Tour with Revd Brandan Robertson
Join Brandan Robertson, hosted by OneBodyOneFaith and Newcastle Cathedral, for an afternoon of discussion, audience Q&A, and book signing for his most recent book, Queer & Christian. This compelling work offers interpretation of key biblical texts, as well as an inspiring testament to the resilience and faith of queer Christians. This event will also feature... Read more »
Sunday, November 16, 2025
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November 16, 2025 -Advent Course 2025: ‘Coming of the Saviour’
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November 16, 2025 -Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and The Lark Ascending (London Concertante)
Advent Course 2025: ‘Coming of the Saviour’
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 »
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and The Lark Ascending (London Concertante)
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 »