Dec
19
11:00 AM11:00
Events at Rochester Cathedral
Dec
19
7:15 PM19:15
Handel's Messiah at Rochester Cathedral
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
Dec
20
9:00 AM09:00
Organ Tuning
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.
Dec
20
7:30 PM19:30
A Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols
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.
Dec
21
5:30 PM17:30
A Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols
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.
Dec
22
10:00 AM10:00
Dec
22
2:30 PM14:30
Children's Nativity Service
This is the service for children aged 0-100. Featuring our Sunday Club and Choir
Dec
24
10:00 AM10:00
Dec
24
to Jan 2
Shop opening times over Christmas
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
Dec
24
3:15 PM15:15
Christmas Eve Carol Service
A traditional Christmas Carol Service with our Lay Clerks and Choristers on Christmas Eve
Dec
24
to Dec 25
The Eucharist of Christmas Night
The Church’s traditional Christmas Service at Midnight
Dec
25
8:00 AM08:00
Christmas Day Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer)
Our traditional Holy Communion on Christmas morning.
Dec
25
10:00 AM10:00
Dec
25
10:30 AM10:30
The Eucharist of Christmas Morning
The principal service of Christmas day, with Holy Communion, sermon and carols for both the congregation and Cathedral
Jan
5
10:30 AM10:30
Cathedral Solemn Eucharist with Blessing of Chalk
All are welcome at our annual Blessing of Chalk service
Jan
11
7:30 PM19:30
City of Rochester Symphony Orchestra Presents - A Night of Viennese Music
Get ready for a magical evening filled with enchanting Viennese music performed by the talented City of Rochester Symphony Orchestra!
Jan
12
3:15 PM15:15
Blessing of the Plough and Seed Choral Evensong
Our annual Blessing of the Plough service where we celebrate Kent’s farming traditions. All are welcome to join us.
Jan
23
10:00 AM10:00
Apple Tree Pruning Workshop
Join our Head Gardener for expert advice on pruning. A fun and informative practical session.
Ticketed
Jan
30
10:00 AM10:00
Apple Tree Pruning Workshop
Join our Head Gardener for expert advice on pruning. A fun and informative practical session.
Ticketed
Feb
11
to Mar 8
Mars: War & Peace
From the artist behind the beloved Museum of the Moon and Gaia. Mars: War & Peace is a touring artwork by Luke Jerram.
Feb
12
to Feb 13
Just Floyd
Under Mars | War & Peace
12th and 13th February
2nd night added due to unprecedented demand
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
Feb
14
7:30 PM19:30
Bowie by Candlelight
Under Mars | War & Peace
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
Feb
15
5:30 PM17:30
Mars after Dark
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
Feb
19
7:30 PM19:30
Mars after Dark
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
Feb
25
7:30 PM19:30
Mars after Dark
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
Feb
26
7:00 PM19:00
Interstellar 10
Under Mars | War & Peace
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
Feb
27
7:30 PM19:30
The Music of the 80s
Under Mars | War & Peace
Get ready as we bring you the biggest 80s party show!
Ticketed
A Wow! Events Show
Feb
28
7:30 PM19:30
The Rocketman - A Tribute to Elton John
Under Mars | War & Peace
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
Mar
1
7:30 PM19:30
Symphonix Soundtracks
Under Mars | War & Peace
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
Organised by Symphonix
Mar
6
7:30 PM19:30
Mars after Dark
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
Mar
7
7:30 PM19:30
Music of the Cosmos: Organ Concert
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
Mar
8
5:00 PM17:00
Mars after Dark
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
Mar
13
10:00 AM10:00
Rose Pruning Workshop
Join our Head Gardener for expert advice on pruning roses. A fun and informative practical session.
Ticketed
Apr
10
7:15 PM19:15
Tribute to Hans Zimmer & Film Favourites Illuminated
An immersive tribute to Hans Zimmer and cinema's most iconic music with a live chamber orchestra illuminated by light!
Ticketed
Apr
26
7:30 PM19:30
The Choral Pilgrimage: The Sixteen
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
May
14
7:30 PM19:30
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
May
15
7:30 PM19:30
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
May
31
1:00 PM13:00
Dec
17
2:30 PM14:30
Dec
16
10:00 AM10:00
Dec
14
5:00 PM17:00
Christmas Carol Concert
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.
Sold Out
Dec
14
12:30 PM12:30
Christingle Service
Join in with traditional carols at our family friendly Christingle Service.
Dec
14
11:30 AM11:30
Dec
13
10:00 AM10:00
Dec
12
1:00 PM13:00
Dec
11
10:00 AM10:00
Dec
10
12:00 PM12:00
Dec
9
10:00 AM10:00
Dec
9
10:00 AM10:00
Dec
7
to Dec 8
Cancelled: Dickens Festival Carol Services - Saturday & Sunday at 12:30pm & 3pm
Cancelled due to adverse weather conditions
The Cathedral will be open all day but due to the cancellation of the Dickensian Christmas Festival we have made the decision to cancel these services. This will allow us to accommodate more people throughout the day in a safe environment. We hope that informal festive music will be played throughout the day.
Dec
7
to Dec 8
Cathedral and Cafe open, Dickensian Christmas Festival and Cathedral Carol Services cancelled
Medway Council have made the difficult decision to cancel the Rochester Dickensian Christmas Festival this weekend. Rochester Cathedral will remain open for visitors from 10am on Saturday and 11am on Sunday. However, we have made the decision to cancel our advertised Carol Services at 12:30 and 15:00 on both days to ensure the safety of visitors to Rochester.
Dec
6
7:30 PM19:30
KSS Carol Concert
KSS Air Ambulance Charity’s Festive Carol Service
A charity carol concert filled with carols, community, and festive readings.
Ticketed
Dec
6
10:00 AM10:00
Dec
5
10:00 AM10:00
Dec
4
10:00 AM10:00
Dec
3
10:00 AM10:00
Dec
1
3:15 PM15:15
Advent Carol Service and Procession
All are welcome to join us at this special service as we mark the beginning of the season of Advent.
Dec
1
2:00 PM14:00
Nov
28
12:15 PM12:15
Nov
27
2:00 PM14:00
Cathedral closed from 2pm, Café remaining open
Cathedral closed from 2pm, Café remaining open
Nov
23
6:00 PM18:00
Rochester Choral Society perform Brahms Requiem
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
Nov
22
10:00 AM10:00
Nov
19
9:00 AM09:00
Cathedral and Café closed to visitors all day.
We will be closed to visitors all day on the 19th November
Nov
16
7:30 PM19:30
Britten Sinfonia and Tim Garland's Lighthouse Trio | Jazz Festival 2024
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
Nov
15
7:30 PM19:30
Laurence Cottle Big Band play Tower of Power | Jazz Festival 2024
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
Nov
14
7:30 PM19:30
Jason Rebello Trio | Rochester Cathedral Jazz Festival 2024
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
Nov
14
10:30 AM10:30
Garden Tour
Join our Head Gardener to explore some of Rochester Cathedral’s beautiful secret and public gardens.
Ticketed
Nov
13
7:30 PM19:30
BBC Big Band | Jazz Festival 2024
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
