An exhibition of sculpture by Randa Saab focussing on the issues of the violence and trauma experienced by women and children, particularly in the Middle East.
Accompanied by Cause and Effect
Discover Rochester Cathedral on a guided tour this Npvember. Tours run throughout the month.
Which makes Picturing Peace a remarkable testimony to the resilience, hope and desire for reconciliation among those who are the future of this troubled region.
All were painted by Syrian children aged 9-12, as part of Awareness Foundation’s Little Heroes programme. Through therapeutic teaching, play, art, music and sports, Little Heroes seeks to rebuild those shattered childhoods.
Laurence Cottle pays tribute to Tower of Power who have been supplying us with 50 years of the funkiest music around. Since 1968, Tower of Power has delivered their unique brand of music to their fans, appearing before sold out crowds as they tour the world each year.
Ticketed
Tim Garland’s Lighthouse Trio, a truly unique and formidable acoustic band where interplay is paramount join forces with the exceptional Britten Sinfonia. This very special concert celebrates the trios 20th anniversary with the most ambitious project of Tim Garland’s stellar career.
Ticketed
Sponsored by Vivum Music
We will be closed to visitors all day on the 19th November
Rochester Choral Society celebrate 151 years of community music with a massed choral and orchestral performance of the magnificent A German Requiem by Johannes Brahms.
Composed after the death of Brahms’ mother, the music traces a journey of grief: there is sorrow, anger, and pain, but also warmth, brightness, and calm.
Ticketed
Cathedral closed from 2pm, Café remaining open
The Friends Annual Advent Lunch
All are welcome to join us at this special service as we mark the beginning of the season of Advent.
Join us on Saturday and Sunday at 12:30pm and 3pm. During the Dickensian Christmas Festival we host four free services when you can come and sing your favourite carols in true festive spirit!
Join in with traditional carols at our family friendly Christingle Service.
Rochester Cathedral’s renowned choir returns for our popular Christmas Carol concert, one of the highlights of the festive season. Buy your tickets now for this very special event, suitable for the whole family.
Ticketed event - charges apply
Following their sell-out tour in 2023, Wild Arts brings their trademark fresh and innovative approach to Handel's legendary telling of the Christmas story to Rochester Cathedral for the first time.
Ticketed
Choristers, candles and carols for everybody to join in: nothing compares with the experience of a traditional carol service in Rochester Cathedral, which has witnessed over a thousand Christmases.
Choristers, candles and carols for everybody to join in: nothing compares with the experience of a traditional carol service in Rochester Cathedral, which has witnessed over a thousand Christmases.
This is the service for children aged 0-100. Featuring our Sunday Club and Choir
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.
Over the Christmas period the shop will be operating different hours to usual.
Open Christmas Eve until 3pm
Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day
Open 27th - 30th
Closed 31st and 1st
A traditional Christmas Carol Service with our Lay Clerks on Christmas Eve
The Church’s traditional Christmas Service at Midnight
Our traditional Holy Communion on Christmas morning.
The principal service of Christmas day, with Holy Communion, sermon and carols for both the congregation and Cathedral
The UK’s most authentic live Pink Floyd tribute band return to Rochester Cathedral to perform under Mars Last time all tickets sold out so book soon to avoid disappointment.
Ticketed
We are delighted to bring you Bowie by Candlelight, featuring 'David Live' The David Bowie Tribute Show. An incredible night of Bowie anthems including 'Let's Dance', 'Starman', 'Life on Mars', 'Rebel Rebel' and more, performed at the beautiful Rochester Cathedral by Candlelight.
Ticketed
A Kinda Dusty Event
See Rochester Cathedral bathed in the light of the Red Planet
15th February 17:30 - 19:30
19th February 19:30 - 21:00
25th February 19:30 - 21:00
6th March 17:00 - 21:00
Last admission 30 minutes before advertised closing time.
Pre-booking recommended
Ticketed
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
Get ready as we bring you the biggest 80s party show!
Ticketed
A Wow! Events Show
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 for an epic night of music as Symphonix Orchestra performs iconic soundtracks live at Rochester Cathedral including Star Wars, ET and many more…
Performances at 18:00 and 20:45
Ticketed
An immersive tribute to Hans Zimmer and cinema's most iconic music with a live chamber orchestra illuminated by light!
Ticketed
Messy Cathedral will return in 2025. Details to be released in 2025.
Celebrated British Jazz pianist Jason Rebello will take to the stage on Thursday night. Inspired by Herbie Hancock he has worked with Sting, Jeff Beck, Wayne Shorter, Petter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Pee Wee Ellis, Joss Stone, Clare Teal and Ronnie Corbett.
Ticketed
Join our Head Gardener to explore some of Rochester Cathedral’s beautiful secret and public gardens.
Ticketed
Extra tickets added due to exceptional demand
Join the internationally acclaimed BBC Big Band for a world-class evening of music. Expect swinging versions of classic TV and Movie themes from the likes of James Bond, The Pink Panther, Peter Gunn, and Mission: Impossible – alongside Big Band and Swing favourites chosen from the BBC Big Band extensive library of music … plus a few surprises along the way!
Ticketed
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
Information on the Remembrance Sunday Civic service. A small number of seats will be available to the public on a first come, first served basis.
Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landings
Eynsford Concert Band
with the West Malling Community Choir, Canterbury for Ukraine Ladies Chori, Brompton & Invicta Military Wives Choir, The Standards of the Royal British Legion
On All Souls’ Day Saturday 2nd November at 1515 there will be a Requiem Eucharist, sung by the Cathedral Voluntary Choir. It will include excerpts from Faure’s Requiem.
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.
Do you enjoy knitting or crocheting? Why not come along to the Making Miracles Big Knit?
Rochester Cathedral marks United Nations Day in collaboration with Medway United Nations Association
Join us this October Half Term for fun family activities
We will be closed to visitors all day on the 18th October. All services will take place as usual.
On the 15th October we will be offering a place of reflection and prayer for those who have experienced the trauma and sorrow of losing a baby. The Cathedral will be open between 6.30pm -8pm. Our spire will also be lit pink and blue for the Wave of Light.
In collaboration with Abigail’s Footsteps
The Quire will be closed to visitors from 1pm on the 14th October
Hear a free organ recital by Miriam Reveley. Winner of the Kent County Organists' Association Advanced Class.
Free admission, no need to pre-book
This brand new lightshow which incorporates iconic images including many from the British Library and the collections of Rochester Cathedral, brings to life the rich tapestry of Anglo-Saxon artefacts and medieval manuscripts in a spectacle that promises to captivate the senses and ignite the imagination
Ticketed
Discover Rochester Cathedral on a guided tour this October. Tours run throughout the month. Find out the dates here.
We will be closed to visitors all day
Part of the 2024 Organ Festival Series
Katherine Dienes-Williams from Guildford Cathedral will join us for our 2024 Organ Festival Series.
Tickets available online
Featuring J’Adele, the UK’s leading Adele tribute and her incredible live band, ‘Rumour Has It’ that this is going to be an unforgettable evening packed full of best loved Adele Hits!
A Kinda Dusty Event
Ticketed
Join Harry Gilbert for an illuminating exploration of the worship of Rochester Saints from 788 - c.1150 AD in this fascinating talk.
Ticketed
Join artist Luna Zsigo at Rochester Cathedral to explore the magical and legendary creature that is The Dragon!
Ticketed
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 opening hours 10am - 4pm Monday to Saturday 1pm - 3pm Sunday
