Under Mars | War & Peace

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.

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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…

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Organised by Symphonix

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.

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A Wow! Events Show

Under Mars | War & Peace

Get ready as we bring you the biggest 80s party show!

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A Wow! Events Show

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.

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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.

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A Kinda Dusty Event

Come and see what it’s like to sing in the Cathedral Choir. Open to boys and girls in school years 2 to 5.

Get ready for a magical evening filled with enchanting Viennese music performed by the talented City of Rochester Symphony Orchestra!

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Sponsored by Vivum Music

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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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

Hear a free organ recital by Miriam Reveley. Winner of the Kent County Organists' Association Advanced Class.

Free admission, no need to pre-book

Part of the 2024 Organ Festival Series

Katherine Dienes-Williams from Guildford Cathedral will join us for our 2024 Organ Festival Series.

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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

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Part of the 2024 Organ Festival Series

Adrian Bawtree will be performing at this free and family friendly concert featuring. popular ‘dragon-tastic’ organ music including excerpts from How to Train Your Dragon to celebrate the Draco Roffensis art project in the Cathedral

This is a free recital, no need to pre-book

Part of the 2024 Organ Festival Series

Charles Francis from the USA will join us for our 2024 Organ Festival Series.

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Part of the 2024 Organ Festival Series

Jamie Rogers from Canterbury Cathedral will join us for our 2024 Organ Festival Series.

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Direct from Carnegie Hall, New York and following a run of sell-out shows across the UK and Australia, join us for an incredible night of Queen Anthems, performed at Rochester Cathedral, by candlelight. Organised by Kinda Dusty.

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Part of the 2024 Organ Festival Series

Ben Bloor from The London Oratory will be performing.

Please note, this is a change to the advertised programme. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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We are ‘all shook up’ as one of the UK's leading Elvis tribute acts along with an incredible live band perform in 'Elvis by Candlelight' at Rochester Cathedral..Organised by Kinda Dusty.

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Celebrating the art of imitation, our 2024 Choral Pilgrimage explores music from the master of parody, Orlande de Lassus, alongside works by Josquin, Casulana and Bob Chilcott.