Planned closure: 13th - 15th January 2025
The Cathedral, Cathedral Lodge and Shop will be closed from Monday 13th - Wednesday 15th January 2025 for our Cathedral Staff Training Conference.
Morning and Evening Worship will take place as usual, and St Augustine’s Chapel will be available during the day for private prayer. Check service times
Planning a future visit? Remember to check our opening times and upcoming closures.
From special services, tours and talks, to unique exhibitions, music concerts and visitor events, there's always lots to discover at Canterbury Cathedral.
Advent and Christmas at Canterbury Cathedral
Journeying to Christmas
All are welcome to join us for our traditional services and carols, brand new services and events, child-friendly activities, beautiful trees and decorations.
Many of our Advent and Christmas services are live streamed on YouTube and available to watch afterwards, if you aren't able to attend in person.
January - March 2025
NEW What's On Guide
New year, new reasons to visit!
Your guide to worship, events, family-friendly activities, and new visitor experiences at Canterbury Cathedral.
Discover February Half Term fun, pancake races in the Precincts, Candlemas christingle making and much more!
FREE* exhibition
Cross-Currents
18 October 2024 – 15 February 2025
An installation of hundreds of beautiful, delicate hand-crafted boats embarked on their own journey through the vast architecture of Canterbury Cathedral, each fragile boat symbolizing the transient passage of the life of an individual.
*Included free with a valid Cathedral Admission Ticket, Cathedral Pass or Friends Card. Children aged 17 and under go free (T&Cs apply). No need to book.
Highlighted events
WEEKLY Monday - Saturday 10:30, 12:00 and 14:00 and Sundays 13:00
'The Inside Story' Tour
Discover the story of Canterbury Cathedral through its soaring architecture, beautiful medieval stained glass and the history that helped make and shape the Cathedral.
From the Cathedral’s origins in the 6th century, the tour will encompass 1,400 years of history - with tales of royalty, clergy and everyday craftsmen who made the Cathedral what it is today - set amid a background of wars, political struggle and tales of bravery.
£5 per person, plus Cathedral admission charge.
Book at our Visitor Centre.
DAILY Between 10:00- 16:00, various intervals
FREE* Mini Talks
Listen to a bite-sized exploration of the Cathedral’s history with a free 15-minute Mini Talk, delivered by our knowledgeable team.
A great chance to discover more about the 1,400 years of history of our magnificent Cathedral - from the Black Prince and the turbulent Thomas Becket, to our Historic Graffiti and marvellous Stained Glass.
Take a pew and learn something new!
Talks subject to availability on the day. Ask at our Visitor Centre for times.
*Included free with a valid Cathedral Admission Ticket, Cathedral Pass or Friends’ Card. Children aged 17 and under go free (T&Cs apply).
MONTHLY
FRIENDly Singing for Wellbeing
St Paul’s Church Hall, Canterbury, CT1 1NH
ALL welcome – rusty singers included!
Turn up for a cuppa and a biscuit, followed by sociable singing to put a smile on your face, led by Jamie Rogers, Assistant Director of Music, and our Choral Scholars.
Please join us between 14:00-15:00 on the following Mondays:
- 20 January 2025
- 10 February 2025
- 10 March 2025
The Big FRIENDly Sing! - Saturday 10 May 2025
- 12 May 2025
NEW DATES ADDED REGULARLY
Free to attend but donations welcomed.
All welcome. No need to book.
Organised by and in support of The Friends of Canterbury Cathedral (Charity No 256575).
Dates in January - March (New dates added regularly)
American Connections Tour
Discover the strong bond that Canterbury Cathedral has with the United States.
This is the story of centuries of friendship across the Atlantic.
Dates:
- Friday 3 January, 11:15-12:30
- Martin Luther King Day: Monday 20 January, 11:15-12:30
- National Freedom Day: Saturday 1 February,11:15-12:30
- President’s Day: Monday 17 February,11:15-12:30
- Friday 7 March,11:15-12:30
- Cesar Chavez Day: Monday 31 March 11:15-12:30
£5 per person, plus Cathedral admission charge.
FREE* & FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY
Cross-Currents exhibition
Until 15 February 2025
Cross-Currents is an installation of hundreds of beautiful, delicate hand-crafted boats embarked on their own journey through the vast architecture of Canterbury Cathedral, each fragile boat symbolizing the transient passage of the life of an individual.
Participating in the creative process is very much a part of this exhibition; visitors and the community will have an opportunity to participate in the Cross-Currents voyage through the practice of creating a boat themselves to accompany the fleet.
*This exhibition is included free with a valid Cathedral Admission Ticket, Cathedral Pass or Friends' Card. Children aged 17 and under go free (T&Cs apply). No need to book.
Life-size Crib
Our beautiful life-size nativity scene will be in place in the Nave until Sunday 26th January.
Free to view with a valid Cathedral Admission Ticket, Cathedral Pass or Friends’ Card. Children aged 17 and under go free (T&Cs apply).
NEW FOR 2025
Time for Silent Prayer
Thursdays* after 17:30 Said Evening Prayer, until 18:15
An opportunity to be still in the midst of the business of life, and rest in the holiness and peace of this sacred place.
This space is for people of all denominations, faiths or none who wish to take some time to rest in the present moment.
An opportunity to be still in the midst of the business of life and rest in the holiness and peace of this sacred place.
If you are drawn to silent prayer, please join us weekly on Thursdays* in the Crypt for an extended time of silent prayer as part of our evening said service.
Whether you stay for 10 minutes or half an hour, this space is for people of all denominations, faiths or none who wish to have some quiet, reflective time, resting in the present moment.
*Occasional variations. See our monthly Services and Music Lists.
Between 5 - 12 January 2025
Epiphany Services
Solemn Evensong of the Epiphany †
Sun 5 January 2025, 17:30
Sung Eucharist for Epiphany †
Mon 6 January 2025, 17:30
Epiphany Carol Service †
Sun 12 January 2025, 17:30
† Live streamed on our YouTube channel
If you require additional arrangements to attend please email our Events Office in advance at [email protected]
All requests must be received at least four working days before the service date.
Only certified assistance animals are permitted at services. Other animals will not be allowed access.
Please read essential information here before attending.
ONLINE BOOK GROUP
The Ladder of Perfection by Walter Hilton (1340-1396)
Tuesdays, over 11 weeks (starting 7 January), 20:00 - 21:00 GMT, via Zoom
Walter Hilton is widely regarded as the first among medieval English mystics, and The Ladder provided continuous inspiration since its appearance six centuries ago.
You are invited to join Canon Emma online via Zoom, to reflect and discuss this extraordinary devotional work.
This group is free, but donations are kindly accepted.
Booking essential - Book your space to be sent a Zoom link.
Dates in January - March 2025
Gentle Tours
Join us for our step-free tours, delivered at a gentle pace, in a smaller group; split into two parts, with a comfort break.
Dates:
Thursdays 9 & 23 January, between 14:15-16:00
Thursdays 6 & 20 February, between 14:15-16:00
Thursdays 6 & 20 March, between 14:15-16:00
£5 per person, plus Cathedral admission charge.
Please note: There is no discount available if you only wish to join one part of the tour.
Friday 10 January 2025, 18:15 in the Cathedral Quire - after 17:30 Evensong.
FREE Informal Organ Recital
with Ivan Leung, Organ Scholar, Canterbury Cathedral
One in our series of informal organ recitals, featuring the Cathedral’s resident organists and guests.
Free and un-ticketed, with a retiring collection.
Join us on Friday 7 March 2025, for our next Informal Organ Recital with Ed Gaut, Keble College, Oxford.
Dates in January, February & March 2025
Historic Graffiti Tour
On this tour, members of the Cathedral’s Historic Graffiti Team will shine a light on a selection of the historic graffiti that can be found throughout the Cathedral.
Focusing on the Eastern Crypt, Quire and Trinity Chapel, a selection of different types of historic graffiti from different periods will be revealed; along with the very different motivations in the past for making marks on walls.
Dates:
- Thursday 16 January, 13:15-14:15
- Thursday 20 February 13:15-14:15
- Thursday 13 March, 13:15-14:15
£5 per person, plus Cathedral admission charge.
Mondays (20 - 27 January, 3 - 10 February, 3 - 31 March 2025), 12:30-13:00 in the Crypt
Taizé Lunchtime Prayer
The worship of Taizé is based on simple repetitive chants, the reading of scripture and silence.
All our welcome to come and experience this way of praying as we connect with God and one another through sound and silence.
In person only.
This event is free, but donations are kindly accepted.
Tuesday 21 January 2025, 10:30 in the Clagett Auditorium
The Friends' Coffee Concert
Your chance to be entertained by the Cathedral’s Choral Scholars whilst enjoying coffee and pastries.
This concert will showcase the progress and repertoire of the Scholars who joined in September 2024.
Expect a mixed musical medley for a Monday morning!
Tickets: £10 Friends of Canterbury Cathedral, £15 non-members. Includes tea and coffee.
This event is organised by and in support of The Friends of Canterbury Cathedral (Registered Charity No 256575).
Tuesday 28 January 2025, 10:30-11:30 in the Clagett Auditorium
TALK: Church, Chapel, and Controversy in Victorian Canterbury with Doreen Rosman
The final talk in Doreen Rosman’s series about the history of Canterbury.
In March 1851, a nationwide religious census disclosed that only half the church-goers in the country frequented the established church – and that the best attended service in Canterbury was not held in the cathedral.
This talk explores the diversity of religious provision in Canterbury, and the history of conflict and co-operation between these different religious groups.
Tickets: £10 Friends of Canterbury Cathedral, £15 non-members. Includes tea and coffee.
This event is organised by and in support of The Friends of Canterbury Cathedral (Registered Charity No 256575).
ONLINE QUIET DAY
‘All that is made’: Contemplating Creation with Julian of Norwich
Saturday 1 February 2025, 10:00-15:00 via Zoom
An opportunity to reflect on the beauty of creation and our place within it, through the writings of Julian of Norwich.
This quiet day is led by Canon Emma online via Zoom.
The event is free but donations are kindly accepted.
Booking essential - Book your space to be sent a zoom link. It will be the same link for every week.
Sunday 2 February, 10:30-12:15 in the Community Studio
Candlemas Christingle Making
To mark Candlemas, we will be making christingles in Children’s Church, before processing them into the Cathedral as part of the main Sunday Eucharist at 11:00.
We invite 5–11* year olds, accompanied by a parent/carer, to join us for this special Children’s Church activity.
Children’s Church is free, but with a suggested donation of £1 per family to contribute to running costs.
*Under 5s are welcome to attend Children’s Church, but must be supervised by parents/carers at all times. There are parent-led crèche facilities for babies and toddlers at the 11:00 service.
Friday 14 & Saturday 15 February 2025 - bookings available at 18:30, 19:00 & 19:30
Valentine’s Day 4-Course Dinner with Pianist
at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge
Treat your loved one this Valentine’s Day with an exclusive 4-course fine-dining evening, with a local pianist to entertain.
£55 per person
All events at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge have limited availability and must be pre-booked.
Full pre-payment will be taken at the time of booking and is non-refundable, unless we are able to re-sell places booked.
Between 15 - 23 February
FREE* Half Term Fun
*Included free with a valid Cathedral Admission Ticket, Cathedral Pass or Friends’ Card. Children aged 17 and under go free (T&Cs apply).
FREE* Gregory and Peti’s Pilgrim Trail
Between 15 - 23 February, during visiting hours
Canterbury Cathedral has been a place of pilgrimage for over a thousand years! Gregory Gargoyle and Peti Pigeon have chosen 10 of their favourite pilgrim highlights for you to discover as you explore the Cathedral.
Find all 10 and return your completed trail sheet to the Cathedral Shop to claim your prize!
FREE* Family Tours
Monday 17 - Friday 21 February, 11:05 & 13:30
Bring your little historians to Canterbury Cathedral to hear stories of Becket and the Black Prince, Monks and Miracles, Tombs and Towers.
These tours are aimed at children aged 6 - 13 but are suitable for the whole family to enjoy!
Family Tours last 45 minutes, and pre-booking is suggested, as spaces are limited.
To book, email [email protected]
AND MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED...
Friday 21 February 2025, 10:30-11:30 in the Clagett Auditorium
TALK: Miracles, ‘Madness’, and Mistaken Identity
with Dr Rachel Koopmans and Léonie Seliger
The Friends are partnering with The William and Edith Oldham Trust and The Oxus Foundation to fund a detailed investigation of one of the magnificent Thomas Becket Miracle Windows to research more into the stories being told in these beautiful panels – and to study, catalogue and, finally, conserve these windows for centuries to come.
In this talk, given by Dr Rachel Koopmans, expert on medieval history and associate professor of York University, Canada, and Léonie Seliger, Director of our Stained Glass Studio, you will be the first to learn about this important work, which commenced in autumn 2024, celebrating the jewels in the crown of our medieval heritage.
Tickets: £10 Friends of Canterbury Cathedral, £15 non-members. Includes tea and coffee.
This event is organised by and in support of The Friends of Canterbury Cathedral (Registered Charity No 256575).
Friday 21 & Saturday 22 February 2025 in the Canterbury Cathedral Nave
80s, 90s &00s Silent Disco
presented by Silent Discos in Incredible Places
*SELLING FAST*
After several sold out shows in Canterbury Cathedral, An 80s, 90s & 00s Silent Disco like no other is back by popular demand.
Expect some of the UK's best DJs playing all your favourite tunes in the stunning, illuminated surroundings of Canterbury Cathedral.
Friday 21 February 2025
- Session 1:6:30PM - 9:00PM *SOLD OUT*
- Session 2: 9:30PM - 12:00AM *SOLD OUT*
Saturday 22 February 2025
- Session 1: 6:30PM - 9:00PM *SOLD OUT*
- Session 2: 9:30PM - 12:00AM *SOLD OUT*
This is strictly a 18+ event.
Sat 1 March 2025, 11:00-14:00 - in the Community Studio and Precincts
FREE* Pancake Activities
Join us to discover the history behind Shrove Tuesday, commonly known as ‘Pancake Day’ (this year on March 4th.)
Enjoy a free freshly-cooked pancake in our Community Studio and face off against our clergy and Cathedral staff for pancake races in the Precincts!
Pre-booking is required for free pancakes. See full event information.
*Included free with a valid Cathedral Admission Ticket, Cathedral Pass or Friends’ Card. Children aged 17 and under go free (T&Cs apply).
Starting early March 2025 - running for 6 weeks
Lent Groups
As part of our Lent and Easter season, we shall be exploring the theme of ‘Hope in Hard Places’ using study material from the charity Embrace the Middle East.
Starting at the beginning of March and running for the six weeks of Lent, this is an opportunity to gather with others in a small group, online or in person.
Further details will be announced through our weekly pew sheet, available at www.canterbury-cathedral.org/worship
Embrace the Middle East are a Christian development charity, who partner with Christians in the Middle East as they work to transform lives and restore the dignity of the most excluded and marginalised communities.
Find out more at https://embraceme.org
Wednesday 5 March 2025
Ash Wednesday
8:00 Holy Communion with Ashing
12:30 Eucharist with Ashing
17:30 Choral Eucharist with Ashing and Homily †
† Live streamed on our YouTube channel
Dates in March 2025
Stained Glass Windows Tour
Did you know that some stained-glass windows at Canterbury Cathedral are amongst the oldest in the world?
Join us on a guided tour, offering an introduction to the history and range of stained glass found at the Cathedral, from medieval to modern.
Discover richly-detailed Bible-story windows, explore Miracle Windows and see the oldest stained glass in England. You will be introduced to 20th Century glass reflecting stories of hope, and meet a host of famous faces immortalised in glass along the way.
Dates:
- Thursday 6 March, 11:15-12:15
- Fridays 14, 21 & 28 March, 11:15-12:15
£5 per person, plus Cathedral admission charge.
Book at our Visitor Centre on the day of your visit, or email [email protected] to reserve your space.
Friday 7 March 2025, 18:15 in the Cathedral Quire - after 17:30 Evensong.
FREE Informal Organ Recital
with Ed Gaut, Keble College, Oxford
One in our series of informal organ recitals, featuring the Cathedral’s resident organists and guests.
Free and un-ticketed, with a retiring collection.
Join us on Friday 10 January 2025, for an Informal Organ Recital with Ivan Leung, Organ Scholar, Canterbury Cathedral.
SPECIAL THEMED TALKS & TOURS
International Women’s Day
Saturday 8 March 2025
‘Women of Canterbury Cathedral’ FREE* Mini Talks
Between 10:00-15:30, various intervals
Enjoy special 15-minute bite-sized talks, delivered by our knowledgeable team.
From Queen Bertha, to Joan of Kent, and many more, learn about the women who have been pivotal throughout the Cathedral’s 1,400-year history.
Ask at our Visitor Centre on the day of your visit.
*Included free with a valid Cathedral Admission Ticket, Cathedral Pass or Friends’ Card. Children aged 17 and under go free (T&Cs apply).
‘Women at Canterbury Cathedral’ Tour
International Women’s Day: Sat 8 March, 11:15-12:30
Uncover the lives of the queens, noblewomen, humble artists and makers who have helped shape the Cathedral.
£5 per person, plus Cathedral admission charge.
Book at our Visitor Centre on the day of your visit, or email [email protected] to reserve your space.
Wednesdays 12, 19 & 26 March, 11:15-12:30
‘The St Thomas Becket Story’ Tour
Uncover the full story of St Thomas Becket in the Cathedral, where echoes of his life and legacy resound.
Explore the places in the Cathedral associated with the life and death of the renowned saint and martyr, from the location of his shocking murder in 1170; to the site of his first tomb, where over 700 miracles were reported; and discover how the story was re-told in stained glass.
£5 per person, plus Cathedral admission charge.
Book at our Visitor Centre on the day of your visit, or email [email protected] to reserve your space.
Thursday 20 March 2025, 11:00-12:30
Stained Glass Studio Tour
Our Cathedral Studios workshop is dedicated to the preservation and conservation of Stained Glass Heritage.
Visit the studio, meet one of our conservators and learn more about their specialist work in the conservation, restoration and protection of our historic stained glass.
£25 per person. Cathedral admission not included.
Pre-booking required; not suitable for under 18s.
EXCLUSIVE ONSITE PARTNERSHIP CLASS
RSN: Celebrating Mothering Sunday
Friday 21 March 2025, 10:00-16:00 in the Community Studio
Join Royal School of Needlework Tutor, Helen Stevens, to stitch a stunning Anemone design, inspired by the colours and artistry of the Cathedral’s stained glass windows.
You will learn various stitching techniques to create the highlights and depths of your Anemone, using rich coloured silk and threads, and add beads for the final intricate details.
There will also be an opportunity to view some of the Cathedral’s stunning stained glass under the guidance of one of our glaziers.
This exclusive project is part of The Friends of Canterbury Cathedral's unique association with the Royal School of Needlework.
The class cost is £170 per student and includes all materials and necessary equipment to complete the project.
Image © Royal School of Needlework
Saturday 22 March 2025, 11:00-15:00 in the Community Studio
FREE* Mothering Sunday Themed RSN Family Drop-in Workshop
Pop into our Community Studio and sow a beautiful motif, with Royal School of Needlework Tutor, Helen Stevens, to display in your home or to give as a special gift - just in time for Mothering Sunday!
This free* event is proudly presented in partnership with The Friends of Canterbury Cathedral.
Drop-in activity; no need to book.
Both children and adults welcome. Suitable for ages 4+ (parents/carers may need to assist younger children)
Kindly supported by The Worshipful Company of Broderers.
*Included free with a valid Cathedral Admission Ticket, Cathedral Pass or Friends’ Card. Children aged 17 and under go free (T&Cs apply).
Saturday 22 March 2025, 19:30 in the Cathedral Nave
Canterbury Choral Society presents Dvořák: Stabat Mater
This event is organised, managed and delivered by Canterbury Choral Society.
Perhaps in this intensely passionate score, the greatest Czech composer pours out his most profound and heartfelt writing, standing alongside his greatest works such as the Cello concerto and the New World Symphony, and surpassing all his other choral works.
This concert is an opportunity to experience a work of great profundity.
Sponsored by Lady Kingsdown
Tickets: £10-£34 (Incl. £2 booking fee)
(Doors open at 19:00)
SPECIAL EVENTS AT THE LODGE
Textiles Talk and Afternoon Tea
Monday 24 March 2025, 14:30-17:00
In this illustrated talk, Cressida Williams, Cathedral Archivist, will tell the story of fine fabrics and textiles held at Canterbury Cathedral from medieval times to present - some of which remain in use today - and explain some of the challenges in caring for these historic collections.
The talk is followed by a full afternoon tea in the Refectory Restaurant.
£27 per person (10% discount for Friends of Canterbury Cathedral)
All events at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge have limited availability and must be pre-booked.
Full pre-payment will be taken at the time of booking and is non-refundable, unless we are able to re-sell places booked.
Thursday 27 March 2025, 14:00-15:00
Canterbury Cathedral Library Tour
Our Cathedral Library collection includes books from the early decades of printing onwards, including books from some of the earliest European printing presses.
The Howley-Harrison Library was rebuilt over the Infirmary Cloister in 1665 and recently restored to its splendid 19th century décor. It is the largest individual collection in the Library, made up of approximately 16,000 books and pamphlets.
Join a guided tour to learn more about the Library and to explore some of the collection close-up.
£8 per person, plus admission charge.
Friday 28 March 2025, 18:30 in the Quire
Cathedral Organ Open Evening
Learn all about our Cathedral organ at our free Open Evening!
This will include an introduction to the Cathedral’s organ (refurbished by Harrison & Harrison in 2020) by Assistant Director of Music, Jamie Rogers, a demonstration, and a chance for keen organists to play - time allowing - a short piece of their choice.
The Open Evening is free of charge and un-ticketed
Anyone wishing to play the organ at this open evening must enquire in advance.
SPECIAL EVENTS AT THE LODGE
Mothering Sunday Lunch
Sunday 30 March 2025 - bookings available 13:00-15:00, & 18:30
Celebrate Mother’s Day this year at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge and treat your mum to a 3-course À la Carte lunch in the Refectory Restaurant.
Each mum will also receive a complimentary glass of Prosecco on arrival!
£43 per adult; £20 per child under 14 years
Under 4’s eat for free (10% discount for Friends of Canterbury Cathedral)
All events at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge have limited availability and must be pre-booked.
Full pre-payment will be taken at the time of booking and is non-refundable, unless we are able to re-sell places booked.
STUDY DAY
Miracles in Glass: The Study and Conservation of Canterbury’s Stained Glass Heritage
Monday 31 March 2025, 10:45-17:15 at Canterbury Cathedral
Canterbury Cathedral is a storehouse of some of Europe’s finest medieval stained glass, including the unique Thomas Becket ‘miracle windows’ in the Trinity Chapel.
This study day takes advantage of the removal of one of those windows, with talks by leading experts, the unique opportunity for participants to see panels from the window up close, a display from the historic collections in the Cathedral Archives, and guided tours of the Trinity Chapel.
Booking essential. Spaces are limited.
General admission: £60. Bursaries available for unwaged/students.
Thursday 10 April 2025, 10:30-11:30 in the Clagett Auditorium
TALK: Ostend – it’s more than just fish and flip flops
Melanie Gibson-Barton, one of our most popular speakers, will return to speak about Ostend, a coastal city that combines the grandeur of the Belle Époque with the artistic flair of the Flemish artist James Ensor and his many successors. Ostend’s heritage is as a fishing community.
Melanie will offer Friends an insider view of the history this popular city by the Sea to explore sandcastles, ferries, royalty, artists,
architecture, wars, and herring.
Tickets: £10 Friends of Canterbury Cathedral, £15 non-members. Includes tea and coffee.
This event is organised by and in support of The Friends of Canterbury Cathedral (Registered Charity No 256575).
SPECIAL EVENTS AT THE LODGE
‘The Monks Tale’ Archives Talk and Tour with Afternoon Tea
Monday 28 April 2025, 13:45-17:00 at Canterbury Cathedral
Join us for a fascinating afternoon, exploring the history of the Benedictine monastery at Canterbury Cathedral, and the life of the monks who lived and worked here over the centuries.
See some examples from the historic collections in the Cathedral Archives, followed by an informative talk from Cressida Williams, Cathedral Archivist. In this illustrated talk, Cressida will speak about the history of the medieval monastery at Canterbury Cathedral, whilst highlighting the stories of some individual monks who lived and worked at the Cathedral over the years.
This talk will be followed by a guided tour of the parts of the Cathedral grounds relating to monastic life
The event concludes with an afternoon tea in the Refectory Restaurant, with the option to attend Evensong at 17:30.
£32 per person (10% discount for Friends of Canterbury Cathedral)
All events at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge have limited availability and must be pre-booked.
Full pre-payment will be taken at the time of booking and is non-refundable, unless we are able to re-sell places booked.
Saturday 10 May 2025 (between 11:30-18:00), in the Quire
Be a part of
The Big FRIENDly Sing!
* SIGN UP TO SING NOW *
Join us for our fourth Big FRIENDly Sing!
Come along and sing Mozart’s Requiem from scratch, conducted by Dr David Newsholme, Director of Music at the Cathedral.
Pricing to sing:
- £30 to sing with own score
- £35 to sing with hired music on the day
Invite family and friends to attend the performance!
All are welcome!
Tickets to the event: £15 (Children go free)
This is a charity event in support of The Friends of Canterbury Cathedral (Registered Charity No 256575).
Saturday 21 June 2025, 19:30 at Canterbury Cathedral
Canterbury Choral society presents Elgar: The Kingdom
This event is organised, managed and delivered by Canterbury Choral Society.
Elgar conceived The Kingdom as part of a trilogy of oratorios though he only completed two, the second being The Apostles. His oratorio The Dream of Gerontius stands apart from these two works, but the best writing in The Kingdom and The Apostles marks them as equals. The soaring soprano solo ’The sun goeth down’ is outstandingly impressive and demanding for the singer, in this performance to be sung by Sophie Bevan, returning after last singing it with CCS to great acclaim in 2011 at the outset of her prolific career.
The London Mozart Players
Sophie Bevan: Soprano
Mezzo soprano: tbc
Peter Hoare: Tenor
Benjamin Bevan: Bass
Tickets range £10 - £34 (Incl £2 booking fee)
Doors open at 19:00
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