Discover Rochester Cathedral on a guided tour this March. Find out when tours will take place here
Looking for things to do with your baby or toddler in Rochester? Our brand new Small Sounds group is starting in 2025. This is an under 5s music session led by musicians from the Cathedral.
Free, pre-booking essential
Rochester Choral Society present Haydn’s :The Creation
Ticketed
We will be tuning our organ during the day. We have to do this to keep all the pipes working correctly. It can be quite loud and disruptive so we apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Discover Rochester Cathedral on a guided tour this April. Find out when tours will take place here
The Nave will be closed to visitors for a wedding. Services will continue as normal.
Poet and Cellist Kenneth Wilson is undertaking a 2,000 mile bicycle pilgrimage around all 42 English Anglican cathedrals, performing a Meditation on the Seven Last Words of Jesus.
Admission free
An immersive tribute to Hans Zimmer and cinema's most iconic music with a live chamber orchestra illuminated by light!
Ticketed
08:00 Holy Communion
10:30 The Liturgy of Palm Sunday (procession from La Providence)
15:15 Choral Evensong
This Holy Week we are celebrating 7 extraordinary women of the Bible in this inspiring exhibition programme by Bishop Graham Kings. Featuring paintings by Silvia Dimitrova, original music by Dr Tristan Latchford and poems by Bishop Graham Kings.
Takes place Monday to Wednesday at 17:30
Join us for our services on Maundy Thursday
07:30 Silent Prayer
07:45 Morning Prayer
10:30 The Chrism Eucharist | President and Preacher: The Bishop of Rochester
17:30 Evening Prayer (Said)
20:00 The Liturgy of Maundy Thursday | Preacher: Bishop Graham Kings
09:30 Choral Mattins
Three Hours’ Devotion:
12:00 Service of Poems, Prayers, Paintings and Music looking at “Women in Scripture” led by Bishop Graham Kings
13:45 The Liturgy of Good Friday
All services are free and all are welcome to join us
Join us on Easter Day. Services are free and open to all to attend.
05:30 The Easter Liturgy with baptisms and confirmations | Preacher: The Bishop of Rochester
08:00 Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer)
10:30 The Eucharist of Easter Day | Preacher:The Bishop of Rochester
15:15 Solemn Evensong, Procession and Blessing of the Easter Garden
The Sixteen return to Rochester Cathedral. A programme for inner peace, combining medieval sounds with the contemporary voices of Arvo Pärt, Will Todd and Anna Clyne.
Ticketed
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
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.
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We will be tuning our organ during the day. We have to do this to keep all the pipes working correctly. It can be quite loud and disruptive so we apologise for any inconvenience caused.
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
Rochester Cathedral is opening its secret gardens to the public for one day this summer. Hidden behind the Cathedral are 3 acres of gardens. These are usually closed to the public but on Friday 13th June the gardens will be opened to ticket holders as part of a project to increase access to this beautiful space.
Ticketed
The Friends of Rochester Cathedral AGM and Coffee Morning.
We will be tuning our organ during the day. We have to do this to keep all the pipes working correctly. It can be quite loud and disruptive so we apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Join Vox Anima London for the finale concert of the International Children's Choir Festival 2025
Ticketed
We will be tuning our organ during the day. We have to do this to keep all the pipes working correctly. It can be quite loud and disruptive so we apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Friends of Rochester Cathedral Event
A five day coach trip of South Wales. Explore beautiful locations including the Brecon Mountains and Cardiff.
Pre-booking essential
Friends of Rochester Cathedral Event
The Friends of Rochester Cathedral Annual Advent Lunch at the Masonic Hall in Rochester.
Pre-booking essential
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
Looking for things to do with your baby or toddler in Rochester? Our brand new Small Sounds group is starting in 2025. This is an under 5s music session led by musicians from the Cathedral.
Free, pre-booking essential
Friends of Rochester Cathedral Event
Guided tour of Chatham Memorial Synagogue.
Pre-booking essential
Looking for things to do with your baby or toddler in Rochester? Our brand new Small Sounds group is starting in 2025. This is an under 5s music session led by musicians from the Cathedral.
Free, pre-booking essential
Join our Head Gardener for expert advice on pruning roses. A fun and informative practical session.
Ticketed
See Rochester Cathedral bathed in the light of the Red Planet
On selected evenings Rochester Cathedral will be open late. See Mars glow as the sun sets. Don’t miss this opportunity to see Luke Jerram’s stunning artwork come to life.
Ticketed
Experience the beauty and power of Rochester Cathedral’s spectacular Organ as we travel through galaxies on a musical journey inspired by Luke Jerram’s Mars: War & Peace. Join us as our Music Department perform a programme of music exploring the wonders of space.
Ticketed
See Rochester Cathedral bathed in the light of the Red Planet
On selected evenings Rochester Cathedral will be open late. See Mars glow as the sun sets. Don’t miss this opportunity to see Luke Jerram’s stunning artwork come to life.
Ticketed
Photography taking place during session
Looking for things to do with your baby or toddler in Rochester? Our brand new Small Sounds group is starting in 2025. This is an under 5s music session led by musicians from the Cathedral.
Free, pre-booking essential
The Cathedral will be closed all day to visitors, this includes the Mars exhibition. All services will take place as normal.
Join us as we mark the beginning of Lent with our Ash Wednesday services.
On the 5th March said celebrations of Holy Communion will be held at 08:00 and 13:00. Our Sung Eucharist will be at 17:30. The imposition of ashes will take place during all three services. All are welcome to join us at these services.
Please note, Mars will be closed to visitors all day on the 5th. Rochester Cathedral remains open for worship throughout the day.
Get ready for an epic night of music as Symphonix Orchestra performs iconic soundtracks live at Rochester Cathedral including Star Wars, ET and many more…
Ticketed
Organised by Symphonix
The Cathedral will be closed all day to visitors, this includes the Mars exhibition. All services will take place as normal.
Join us as The Rocket Man and our amazing live band take you down the Yellow Brick Road with two hours of glorious Elton hits, including, Saturday Night’s Alright, Crocodile Rock, I Guess That’s Why They Call it the Blues, Daniel, I’m Still Standing, Philadelphia Freedom, Your Song and many, many more.
Ticketed
A Wow! Events Show
Get ready as we bring you the biggest 80s party show!
Ticketed
A Wow! Events Show
Looking for things to do with your baby or toddler in Rochester? Our brand new Small Sounds group is starting in 2025. This is an under 5s music session led by musicians from the Cathedral.
Free, pre-booking essential
Roger Sayer, the original organist to the film Interstellar performing from the original score by Hans Zimmer is a highlight for organ enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
Ticketed
See Rochester Cathedral bathed in the light of the Red Planet
On selected evenings Rochester Cathedral will be open late. See Mars glow as the sun sets. Don’t miss this opportunity to see Luke Jerram’s stunning artwork come to life.
Ticketed
The Cathedral will be closed all day to visitors, this includes the Mars exhibition. All services will take place as normal.
See Rochester Cathedral bathed in the light of the Red Planet
On selected evenings Rochester Cathedral will be open late. See Mars glow as the sun sets. Don’t miss this opportunity to see Luke Jerram’s stunning artwork come to life.
Ticketed
See Rochester Cathedral bathed in the light of the Red Planet
On selected evenings Rochester Cathedral will be open late. See Mars glow as the sun sets. Don’t miss this opportunity to see Luke Jerram’s stunning artwork come to life.
Ticketed
Join Luna Zsigo for a fascinating art workshop in Rochester Cathedral's Nave. This is the perfect setting to create whilst contemplating this thought provoking theme and imagery. Be welcomed and inspired by Luna's friendly and encouraging personality and spiritual nature.
Rochester Cathedral
The Chapter Office
Garth House, The Precinct
Rochester
Kent, ME1 1SX
Telephone 01634 843366
Email info@rochestercathedral.org
Registered Charity Number 1206900
Cathedral Visiting House 10:00 -16:00 Monday to Saturday 13:00 - 15:00 Sunday
