The Eucharist of Christmas Night
The Church’s traditional Christmas Service at Midnight
The Church’s traditional Christmas Service at Midnight
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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.
Ticketed event - charges apply
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.
Our Jazz and Blues Festival draws to a close with two incredible acts. The Nigel Price Organ Trio and vocalist, Claire Martin OBE.
The James Taylor Quartet return to Rochester Cathedral as part of our Jazz and Blues Festival
Limited tickets remaining - restricted view only
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One of the UK's finest big bands teeming with first-call players and appearing under the Musical Directorship of award winning band leader Pete Long. Part of our Jazz and Blues Festival at Rochester Cathedral.
Billy Childish will open our Jazz and Blues Festival with the Chatham Singers. The Chatham Singers specialise in blues and country music.
Explore and contemplate the contributions of science and human understanding of the physical world around us. A spectacular Son-et-Lumiere experience transforming the internal space of the Cathedral produced by Artistic Collaboration Luxmuralis
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A dramatic display of twelve huge textile panels retelling the creation story in the Book of Genesis. Created by textile artist Jacqui Parkinson.
This summer three remarkable British Library manuscripts are to be exhibited in the Crypt of Rochester Cathedral as part of our series of Textus 900 celebrations. Each volume is full of stories about the life and works of the Priory of Saint Andrew at Rochester.
A rarely seen portrait by renowned artist Sir Joshua Reynolds is to be displayed at Rochester Cathedral to mark the Tricentenary of his birth. The portrait depicts former Bishop of Rochester, Dr John Thomas.
Located in the Quire
Sold Out Based on the much-loved BBC sitcom, this stage adaptation brings the multi-award winning show to life
Performances on the 23rd and 24th June
A daring new staging of Mark’s Gospel
Performed by Stefan Smart
Free admission, pre-booking required
Sold Out Come join The Official Comedy Club for a fantastically, funny night of comedy in the medieval setting of Rochester Cathedral. Performed by 4 top professional comedians on the circuit gracing The Comedy Club's stage, you know you're in for a fantastic night out!
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A Service of Thanksgiving at Rochester Cathedral for the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and his wife Queen Camilla
We will be opening their doors all day on the 6th May for people to come and celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III.
Visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic and a blanket along to the Cathedral to join others watching the Coronation. The Nave will be emptied of chairs allowing groups to picnic in the medieval Cathedral.
Coming to Rochester for the Sweeps Festival - why not pop into Rochester Cathedral? Here are the details of our opening hours.
An immersive tribute to Hans Zimmer and John William's most iconic music with a live chamber orchestra in an enchanting candle-lit setting.
Performances at 6pm and 8.45pm
See the spectacular 13m long table made from the wood of a 5,000 year old fossilised black oak tree
Book Online Enjoy an evening of live music under Peter Walker Sculptor’s stunning Peace Doves. Up and coming local musician, Jordan Ravenhill,will be performing.
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Book Online A romantic and unique date opportunity this Valentine’s Day at Rochester Cathedral
Enjoy a glass of prosecco under a flock of paper doves this Valentine’s Day. Experience Peter Walker Sculptor’s beautiful ‘Peace Doves’ art installation after dark.
Includes live music by local band, Mokum
An art installation by Peter Walker Sculptor bringing a message of peace and hope.
Free admission, charges apply for evenings and special events
Open daily