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NEWCASTLE CATHEDRAL
A BEACON OF LIGHT
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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
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
Organ Recital (Every Monday, 1:05pm)
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
Start: God, Jesus and the Journey of Life in 6 Sessions
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
God is in the Detail (Photographic Exhibition by Alan, Cathedral Verger)
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
Small Sounds (Spring 2026 term) – FREE Music Sessions for Ages 0-5
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
God is in the Detail (Photographic Exhibition by Alan, Cathedral Verger)
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
God is in the Detail (Photographic Exhibition by Alan, Cathedral Verger)
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
God is in the Detail (Photographic Exhibition by Alan, Cathedral Verger)
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
An Evening of Radiohead – Tribute to Radiohead (Let Me In)
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
God is in the Detail (Photographic Exhibition by Alan, Cathedral Verger)
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
An Evening of Radiohead – Tribute to Radiohead (Let Me In)
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
God is in the Detail (Photographic Exhibition by Alan, Cathedral Verger)
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
First Choral Evensong of Candlemas with Procession
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, NewcastleWeek of Events
God is in the Detail (Photographic Exhibition by Alan, Cathedral Verger)
God is in the Detail (Photographic Exhibition by Alan, Cathedral Verger)
Join us for a photographic exhibition by Alan Edington, Verger at Newcastle Cathedral for 15 years. Alan says, "My role is all about the often-unnoticed, behind-the-scenes care and attention that keeps this building welcoming for people from all walks of life who come to seek God. "I first picked up a camera in 1999 –... Read more »
Monday, January 26, 2026
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January 26, 2026 -Franciscan Prayers for World Peace
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January 26, 2026 -Organ Recital (Every Monday, 1:05pm)
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January 26, 2026 -Start: God, Jesus and the Journey of Life in 6 Sessions
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 »
Organ Recital (Every Monday, 1:05pm)
Join us for beautiful music on the Cathedral’s magnificent Lewis/Harrison/Nicholson organ every Monday throughout the year. Recitals are given 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 »
Start: God, Jesus and the Journey of Life in 6 Sessions
Got questions about life and the Christian faith? If you’re looking to explore faith, then maybe it’s time to make a 'Start'. Normally run in groups of about 6 to 10 people, each session involves video clips, exercises, group discussion and time for reflection. Each session is free to attend. What’s life all about, and... Read more »
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
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January 27, 2026 -Small Sounds (Spring 2026 term) – FREE Music Sessions for Ages 0-5
Small Sounds (Spring 2026 term) – FREE Music Sessions for Ages 0-5
Small Sounds is Newcastle Cathedral’s lively, welcoming music-making group for children aged 0–5 and their grown-ups. Join us every Tuesday morning during term time, 10:15–10:45am, for a joyful introduction to music. These FREE, interactive sessions are specially designed for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, and are generously funded by the Cathedral Music Trust. Led by trained... Read more »
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
No events on this day.
Thursday, January 29, 2026
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January 29, 2026 -Newcastle Cathedral History Tours (Thursdays)
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, January 30, 2026
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January 30, 2026 -An Evening of Radiohead – Tribute to Radiohead (Let Me In)
An Evening of Radiohead – Tribute to Radiohead (Let Me In)
Let Me In are back with 'An Evening of Radiohead', returning on a UK & Ireland Cathedral tour after consecutive sell-out, acclaimed tours in 2024 and 2025. Lose yourself in this sonically spectacular celebration of Radiohead's vast and ever-expanding universe of music – including hits and hidden gems from over 30 years in the spotlight... Read more »
Saturday, January 31, 2026
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January 31, 2026 -An Evening of Radiohead – Tribute to Radiohead (Let Me In)
An Evening of Radiohead – Tribute to Radiohead (Let Me In)
Let Me In are back with 'An Evening of Radiohead', returning on a UK & Ireland Cathedral tour after consecutive sell-out, acclaimed tours in 2024 and 2025. Lose yourself in this sonically spectacular celebration of Radiohead's vast and ever-expanding universe of music – including hits and hidden gems from over 30 years in the spotlight... Read more »
Sunday, February 1, 2026
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February 1, 2026 -First Choral Evensong of Candlemas with Procession
First Choral Evensong of Candlemas with Procession
Join us for the First Choral Evensong of Candlemas, featuring a beautiful candlelit procession. During the service, candles will be lit for the congregation, and all will be invited to follow the choir and ministers in procession into the Nave of the Cathedral. Just as Advent begins with a candlelit procession, so Candlemas marks the... Read more »