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NEWCASTLE CATHEDRAL
A BEACON OF LIGHT
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OPENING TIMES
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Café 16
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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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Franciscan Prayers for World Peace
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
‘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
‘Brokenness’ – Newcastle Mothers’ Union Display for 16 Days of Activism
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
Brass and Chorus of Royal Northern Sinfonia Winter Tour
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
‘Brokenness’ – Newcastle Mothers’ Union Display for 16 Days of Activism
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
‘Brokenness’ – Newcastle Mothers’ Union Display for 16 Days of Activism
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
‘Brokenness’ – Newcastle Mothers’ Union Display for 16 Days of Activism
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
An Evening of Pink Floyd (Let Me In Presents)
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
‘Brokenness’ – Newcastle Mothers’ Union Display for 16 Days of Activism
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, NewcastleChristmas Stories Retold: Northumbria University Graphic Design Exhibition
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, NewcastleSt Nicholas: The Original Santa Claus (Guided Tours)
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
Advent Procession of Light
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 »
‘Brokenness’ – Newcastle Mothers’ Union Display for 16 Days of Activism
‘Brokenness’ – Newcastle Mothers’ Union Display for 16 Days of Activism
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 »
Christmas Stories Retold: Northumbria University Graphic Design Exhibition
Christmas Stories Retold: Northumbria University Graphic Design Exhibition
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 »
Monday, November 24, 2025
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November 24, 2025 -Franciscan Prayers for World Peace
Franciscan Prayers for World Peace
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 »
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
No events on this day.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
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November 26, 2025 -Brass and Chorus of Royal Northern Sinfonia Winter Tour
Brass and Chorus of Royal Northern Sinfonia Winter Tour
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 »
Thursday, November 27, 2025
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November 27, 2025 -Advent Course 2025: ‘Coming of the Saviour’
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November 27, 2025 -Newcastle 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 28, 2025
No events on this day.
Saturday, November 29, 2025
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November 29, 2025 -An Evening of Pink Floyd (Let Me In Presents)
An Evening of Pink Floyd (Let Me In Presents)
“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 »
Sunday, November 30, 2025
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November 30, 2025 -Advent Course 2025: ‘Coming of the Saviour’
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November 30, 2025 -St Nicholas: The Original Santa Claus (Guided Tours)
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November 30, 2025 -Advent Procession of Light
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 »
St Nicholas: The Original Santa Claus (Guided Tours)
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 »
Advent Procession of Light
Join us for a candlelit service of choral music, readings and prayers. The Choir leads us on a journey from darkness to light, as we look forward to the hope and light that come with the arrival of Christ, the Light of the World. “The angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; for see... Read more »