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NEWCASTLE CATHEDRAL
NEWCASTLE CATHEDRAL
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Events & special services
Newcastle Cathedral offers a vibrant programme of concerts, organ recitals, exhibitions and activities throughout the year.
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‘Brokenness’ – Newcastle Mothers’ Union Display for 16 Days of Activism
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
Christmas Stories Retold: Northumbria University Graphic Design Exhibition
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
FREE
Festive Three-Course Meal at Café 16 (Pre-Booking Essential)
Café 16 in Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne
£30
Advent Organ Recitals
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
FREE
Week of Events
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
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
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 »
FREE
Festive Three-Course Meal at Café 16 (Pre-Booking Essential)
This Advent, treat yourself to a cosy three-course Christmas lunch in the Refectory at Newcastle Cathedral’s Café 16. For just £30 per person, you’ll enjoy a delicious seasonal menu, a complimentary glass of wine or soft drink, and finish with tea or coffee and a mince pie. Menu Starter: Vegetable & Lentil Soup (VE) Main:... Read more »
£30
Monday, December 1, 2025
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December 1, 2025 -Advent Organ Recitals
Advent Organ Recitals
Experience the Cathedral’s magnificent pipe organ in our series of weekly recitals during the Advent season. Performed by talented guest and local musicians, these free concerts highlight the organ’s central role in our worship and music-making. Admission is FREE, with a retiring collection (suggested donation £5). This Christmas, please consider supporting our ‘Not Just a... Read more »
FREE
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
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December 2, 2025 -Swing Into Christmas 2025 – The Down for the Count Orchestra
Swing Into Christmas 2025 – The Down for the Count Orchestra
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 »
£14 – £50
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
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December 3, 2025 -Royal Northern Sinfonia Winter Tour
Royal Northern Sinfonia Winter Tour
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 »
£5 – £26.50
Thursday, December 4, 2025
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December 4, 2025 -Advent Course 2025: ‘Coming of the Saviour’
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December 4, 2025 -‘Theology & Pop Music’ – Seminar with the Revd Canon Ivor Moody
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December 4, 2025 -WAITING LIST – Rock Choir Christmas: Songs in the Cathedral
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 »
FREE
‘Theology & Pop Music’ – Seminar with the Revd Canon Ivor Moody
'Theology & Pop Music': Finding the Sacred in the Secular: A Conversation Between Theology and Pop Music 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 Ivor Moody... Read more »
WAITING LIST – Rock Choir Christmas: Songs in the Cathedral
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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Friday, December 5, 2025
No events on this day.
Saturday, December 6, 2025
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December 6, 2025 -Patronal Festival of St Nicholas with Installation of Non-Residentiary Canons
Patronal Festival of St Nicholas with Installation of Non-Residentiary Canons
On St Nicholas Day, the choir of Durham Cathedral will join Newcastle Cathedral’s choir in a special celebration of our patron saint. Together, we will honour St Nicholas’ enduring legacy of kindness and generosity, reflecting on how these values can inspire the way we live and care for others today. Update – November 2025: The... Read more »
FREE
Sunday, December 7, 2025
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December 7, 2025 -Advent Course 2025: ‘Coming of the Saviour’
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December 7, 2025 -St Nicholas: The Original Santa Claus (Guided Tours)
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December 7, 2025 -Lights to Remember 2025 – Marie Curie
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December 7, 2025 -Northern Doctors Chorus Christmas Concert
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 »
FREE
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 »
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Lights to Remember 2025 – Marie Curie
'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 »
FREE
Northern Doctors Chorus Christmas Concert
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 »
£8.30 – £11.55