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NEWCASTLE CATHEDRAL
A BEACON OF LIGHT
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OPENING TIMES
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Sat & Sun
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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
50 Faces of the Holy Land (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
Sung Eucharist for Ascension Day
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
Asylum: A Long and Painful Process (Photography Exhibition by Walking With, North Tyneside)
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
Asylum: A Long and Painful Process (Photography Exhibition by Walking With, North Tyneside)
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, Newcastle
Asylum: A Long and Painful Process (Photography Exhibition by Walking With, North Tyneside)
Newcastle Cathedral St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom, NewcastleWeek of Events
50 Faces of the Holy Land (Exhibition)
50 Faces of the Holy Land (Exhibition)
The '50 Faces of the Holy Land' project is a photographic exhibition, curated by Friends of the Holy Land, designed to highlight the lives of the Christian people in Israel and Palestine. The exhibition, featuring photos by Marcin Mazur, tells the stories of 50 people living in the Holy Land – Israeli and Palestinian, Christian,... Read more »
Asylum: A Long and Painful Process (Photography Exhibition by Walking With, North Tyneside)
Asylum: A Long and Painful Process (Photography Exhibition by Walking With, North Tyneside)
How long do those seeking sanctuary in the UK wait for the Home Office decision that will determine their future? Six months? Six years? It is rarely six months. It is often six years. Soon, it may be much, much longer. Created by artist Sadia Sikandar – herself a refugee – with the campaigning group... Read more »
Monday, May 11, 2026
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May 11, 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, May 12, 2026
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May 12, 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, May 13, 2026
No events on this day.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
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May 14, 2026 -Sung Eucharist for Ascension Day
Sung Eucharist for Ascension Day
Join us as we mark Ascension Day, featuring uplifting music from the Cathedral Choir and commemorating the moment when Jesus Christ was lifted into heaven following his resurrection. After rising on Easter Day, Jesus remained with his disciples for forty days, teaching and preparing them for what lay ahead. On the fortieth day, he promised... Read more »
Friday, May 15, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, May 16, 2026
No events on this day.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
No events on this day.