Events at Rochester Cathedral
The Eucharist of Christmas Morning
The principal service of Christmas day, with Holy Communion, sermon and carols for both the congregation and Cathedral
Christmas Day Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer)
Our traditional Holy Communion on Christmas morning.
The Eucharist of Christmas Night
The Church’s traditional Christmas Service at Midnight
Christmas Eve Carol Service
A traditional Christmas Carol Service with our Lay Clerks on Christmas Eve
Children's Nativity Service
This is the service for children aged 0-100. Featuring our Sunday Club and Choir
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.
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.
Christmas Carol Concert
Sold Out
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
Christingle Service
Join in with traditional carols at our family friendly Christingle Service.
Please note, the Cathedral will not be open to visitors during the service but all are welcome to join us for the service.
Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) Carol Concert
Support your local Air Ambulance Charity and join us for a truly uplifting occasion this Christmas
G4 Christmas
POSTPONED
We are sorry to announce that the G4 Concert due to take place at Rochester Cathedral tonight has been postponed. This is due to band member illness. We are hoping to find a date for the rescheduled concert in the New Year. Ticket holders should receive an email from the organisers with more information and we will keep everyone posted on our social media channels.
We apologise for any disappointment this may cause anyone planning to attend tonight.
Medway Music Association
Rochester Cathedral will be hosting the Medway Music Association events for schools. There will be limited access to the Cathedral between 10am - 3.30pm
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.
Dickens Festival Carol Services - Saturday & Sunday at 12:30pm & 3pm
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!