Music events at Rochester Cathedral

Coming soon…
The Music of Take That
May 14
The Music of Take That

Wow Events present…Get ready to stay up all night as we relight your fire and let The Music of Take That entertain you like never before.

Don’t miss your chance to watch the world come alive tonight—it’s time to move your body and secure your seats for the greatest day of our lives.

Ticketed

Rat Pack Live
May 15
Rat Pack Live

Presented by Wow! Events They were the definition of cool during their Fifties and Sixties Vegas heyday–Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jnr. Rat Pack Live invites you to be part of the gang and features all the patter and razzamatazz of their infamous live shows.

Ticketed

This is Elvis
Jun 4
This is Elvis

Ben Portsmouth brings his jaw-dropping tribute to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll!

Witnessing sellouts on the same Vegas stage as Elvis, to London’s West End, join us for a stunning evening of Elvis’ most loved songs from the 50’s, ’68 comeback and the Vegas years.

Ticketed

Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing
Jul 16
Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing

Join Vox Anima London for the finale concert of the International Children's Choir Festival 2025

Ticketed

BBC Big Band | Jazz Festival 2025
Nov 13
BBC Big Band | Jazz Festival 2025

Jazz & Blues Festival 2025

The BBC Big Band return with a new show inspired by the swinging singers and classic Big Bands. Explore the music made popular by the giants of Swing.

Ticketed

James Taylor Quartet | Jazz Festival 2025
Nov 14
James Taylor Quartet | Jazz Festival 2025

Jazz & Blues Festival 2025

For over 30 years, the James Taylor Quartet have set the standard for the coolest sounds in funky acid jazz. On dozens of mighty albums and at their legendary gigs at home and around the world, they’ve quietly become a byword for distinguished British creativity.

Ticketed

Viennese New Year Concert
Jan 17
Viennese New Year Concert

Friends of Rochester Cathedral Event

The City of Rochester Orchestra will perform in a concert of Viennese music in the Cathedral Nave.  This will be the fourth such concert in what has become an annual event and fundraiser.

Pre-booking essential

What’s on in the Cathedral

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Exhibitions

 

Highlight Tours and Timeline Talks

Highlight Tours and Timeline Talks are generally free. Meet at the Welcome Desk. If tours and talks are scheduled, they will be listed here.

Fun family activities

Our family activities run on a drop in basis – no need to book, just turn up and we'll show you where all the fun is happening. Family activities are listed here when running.

Events input
The Adventures of Robin Hood | Rattlebox Theatre
May 27
The Adventures of Robin Hood | Rattlebox Theatre

Come to the world of Sherwood Forest and hear an exciting mix of stories about Robin Hood and his merry band of Outlaws’ adventures!

Dave Oliver from Rattlebox Theatre will be telling these tales accompanied with evocative live music

Ticketed

Arthurian Tales | Rattlebox Theatre
May 28
Arthurian Tales | Rattlebox Theatre

Rattlebox Theatre presents a storytelling show featuring some of the well known (and less well known) folk tales of King Arthur and his companions- hear of mighty deeds and Giant killer Cats!

Ticketed

Messy Cathedral
May 31
Messy Cathedral

Messy Cathedral returns to Rochester Cathedral

How to get here for an event

Rochester Cathedral has good transport links with Kent, London and the South East. We are situated just outside London. Rochester Station is just five minutes walk from the Cathedral and the train takes just 35 minutes from Central London. Find out how to get here on our visiting information page