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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 8, 2025
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December 8, 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 9, 2025
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December 9, 2025 -Crisis Skylight Newcastle Carol Service
Crisis Skylight Newcastle Carol Service
Crisis Skylight Newcastle warmly welcome everyone who has accessed their services, supported their work, volunteered, campaigned, or worked with them as a partner organisation to join them and celebrate their commitment to ending homelessness. This evening of celebrations will help raise vital funds to support Crisis’ work, with festive music from the wonderful Rock Choir,... Read more »
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Wednesday, December 10, 2025
No events on this day.
Thursday, December 11, 2025
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December 11, 2025 -Advent Course 2025: ‘Coming of the Saviour’
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
Friday, December 12, 2025
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December 12, 2025 -Christmas by Candlelight (Concerts by Candlelight)
Christmas by Candlelight (Concerts by Candlelight)
The ultimate Christmas concert is here! Join a spectacular cast of West End singers and an incredible live band as they perform your favourite Christmas hits, as you have never heard them before! It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, just in time for a magical evening of best-loved festive music performed live by... Read more »
£35 – £50
Saturday, December 13, 2025
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December 13, 2025 -Christmas French Horns – FREE Performance by the North East French Horn Club
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December 13, 2025 -Christmas by Candlelight (Concerts by Candlelight)
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December 13, 2025 -Christmas by Candlelight (Concerts by Candlelight)
Christmas French Horns – FREE Performance by the North East French Horn Club
Enjoy the rich, festive sound of French horns echoing through the Cathedral. Members of the North East French Horn Club will entertain visitors with an informal selection of Christmas favourites. This is an informal drop-in performance; seating is unallocated and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you enjoy the music, please consider making a... Read more »
FREE
Christmas by Candlelight (Concerts by Candlelight)
The ultimate Christmas concert is here! Join a spectacular cast of West End singers and an incredible live band as they perform your favourite Christmas hits, as you have never heard them before! It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, just in time for a magical evening of best-loved festive music performed live by... Read more »
£35 – £50
Christmas by Candlelight (Concerts by Candlelight)
The ultimate Christmas concert is here! Join a spectacular cast of West End singers and an incredible live band as they perform your favourite Christmas hits, as you have never heard them before! It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, just in time for a magical evening of best-loved festive music performed live by... Read more »
£35 – £50
Sunday, December 14, 2025
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December 14, 2025 -Advent Course 2025: ‘Coming of the Saviour’
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December 14, 2025 -St Nicholas: The Original Santa Claus (Guided Tours)
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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