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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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Organ Recital (Every Monday, 1:05pm)
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
Women Behind Bars: Life in Newcastle Prison, 1828–1925 (Exhibition)
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
Small Sounds (Summer 2026 term) – FREE Music Sessions for Ages 0-5
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
Women Behind Bars: Life in Newcastle Prison, 1828–1925 (Exhibition)
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
Women Behind Bars: Life in Newcastle Prison, 1828–1925 (Exhibition)
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
ESOL Conversation Classes (English for All)
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
Women Behind Bars: Life in Newcastle Prison, 1828–1925 (Exhibition)
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
Country by Candlelight (Concerts by Candlelight)
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
Women Behind Bars: Life in Newcastle Prison, 1828–1925 (Exhibition)
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
Newcastle Cathedral History Tours (Saturdays)
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
The Music Of Westlife by Candlelight (Concerts by Candlelight)
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
Women Behind Bars: Life in Newcastle Prison, 1828–1925 (Exhibition)
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, NewcastleWeek of Events
Women Behind Bars: Life in Newcastle Prison, 1828–1925 (Exhibition)
Women Behind Bars: Life in Newcastle Prison, 1828–1925 (Exhibition)
What was it like to be a woman behind bars in 19th and early-20th-century Newcastle? Join us for a powerful exhibition, coinciding with International Women’s Day (8 March), which uncovers the hidden histories of women in Newcastle Prison. Drawing on Newcastle Prison: A History 1828–1925 (Tyne Bridge Publishing, 2025), the exhibition brings to light the stories of... Read more »
Monday, April 20, 2026
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April 20, 2026 -Organ Recital (Every Monday, 1:05pm)
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 »
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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April 21, 2026 -Small Sounds (Summer 2026 term) – FREE Music Sessions for Ages 0-5
Small Sounds (Summer 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, April 22, 2026
No events on this day.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
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April 23, 2026 -ESOL Conversation Classes (English for All)
ESOL Conversation Classes (English for All)
If English is your second language, English for All offers free, person-centred English conversation classes to help you practise and grow in confidence. These friendly, informal sessions are open to anyone with some basic English who would like to build their speaking skills and improve everyday communication. You’re welcome to simply turn up on the... Read more »
Friday, April 24, 2026
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April 24, 2026 -Country by Candlelight (Concerts by Candlelight)
Country by Candlelight (Concerts by Candlelight)
Calling all country music fans... It’s time to ‘pour yourself a cup of ambition’ and get ready to dance the night away! Featuring a spectacular cast of world-class vocalists and an incredible live band, forget your 9 to 5 as you experience the biggest and best of country music like never before! Get ready to... Read more »
Saturday, April 25, 2026
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April 25, 2026 -Newcastle Cathedral History Tours (Saturdays)
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April 25, 2026 -The Music Of Westlife by Candlelight (Concerts by Candlelight)
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... Read more »
The Music Of Westlife by Candlelight (Concerts by Candlelight)
Calling all 'Fragile Hearts', 'Bop Bop Babies' and 'Uptown Girls'… The Music of Westlife by Candlelight is finally here, and guaranteed to have you 'Flying Without Wings'! Featuring a sensational cast of world-class vocalists and an incredible live band, get ready to relive the magic of Westlife’s biggest hits, like you've never heard them before,... Read more »
Sunday, April 26, 2026
No events on this day.