What’s On
Rochester Cathedral has a vibrant programme of concerts, exhibitions and activities throughout the year. There is something for everyone.
We publish information about our upcoming events here and on our social media pages.
On occasion, Rochester Cathedral is closed for large events or services. Please check for any upcoming closures here
Coming soon at Rochester Cathedral
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!
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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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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Don’t miss in 2025
Get ready for a magical evening filled with enchanting Viennese music performed by the talented City of Rochester Symphony Orchestra!
Our annual Blessing of the Plough service where we celebrate Kent’s farming traditions. All are welcome to join us.
From the artist behind the beloved Museum of the Moon and Gaia. Mars: War & Peace is a touring artwork by Luke Jerram.
Music & Performance
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
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
Get ready for a magical evening filled with enchanting Viennese music performed by the talented City of Rochester Symphony Orchestra!
Under Mars | War & Peace
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.
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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
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
Get ready as we bring you the biggest 80s party show!
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A Wow! Events Show
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
Exhibitions
From the artist behind the beloved Museum of the Moon and Gaia. Mars: War & Peace is a touring artwork by Luke Jerram.
Family Activities
Tours and Talks
Come on a guided tour of Rochester Cathedral or come along to a talk.
How to get here for an event
Rochester Cathedral has good transport links with Kent, London and the South East. We are situated just outside London. Rochester Station is just five minutes walk from the Cathedral and the train takes just 35 minutes from Central London. Find out how to get here on our visiting information page