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.
Join our Head Gardener for expert advice on pruning. A fun and informative practical session.
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Join our Head Gardener for expert advice on pruning. A fun and informative practical session.
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From the artist behind the beloved Museum of the Moon and Gaia. Mars: War & Peace is a touring artwork by Luke Jerram.
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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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
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.
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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
Meet the artist behind the spectacular Mars: War& Peace, Gaia and Museum of the Moon. Luke Jerram will be discussing the artistic processes behind the creation of his stunning artworks.
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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
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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Get ready as we bring you the biggest 80s party show!
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A Wow! Events Show
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
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
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Organised by Symphonix
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
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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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
Join our Head Gardener for expert advice on pruning roses. A fun and informative practical session.
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An immersive tribute to Hans Zimmer and cinema's most iconic music with a live chamber orchestra illuminated by light!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Messy Cathedral will return in 2025. Details to be released in 2025.
All are welcome at our annual Blessing of Chalk service
The principal service of Christmas day, with Holy Communion, sermon and carols for both the congregation and Cathedral
Our traditional Holy Communion on Christmas morning.
The Church’s traditional Christmas Service at Midnight
A traditional Christmas Carol Service with our Lay Clerks and Choristers on Christmas Eve
Over the Christmas period the Shop and Cafe will be operating different hours to usual.
Christmas Eve Shop open until 3pm, Café closed all day
Christmas Day Café and Shop closed
Boxing Day Shop open, Café closed
27th and 28th Café and Shop open
29th Shop open, Café closed
30th Café and Shop open
New Years Eve Shop open, Cafe closed
New Years Day Café and Shop closed
Hours return to normal from the 2nd January onward
This is the service for children aged 0-100. Featuring our Sunday Club and Choir
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.
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.
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.
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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Join in with traditional carols at our family friendly Christingle Service.
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.
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.
KSS Air Ambulance Charity’s Festive Carol Service
A charity carol concert filled with carols, community, and festive readings.
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Rochester Cathedral
The Chapter Office
Garth House, The Precinct
Rochester
Kent, ME1 1SX
Telephone 01634 843366
Email info@rochestercathedral.org
Registered Charity Number 1206900
Cathedral opening hours 10am - 4pm Monday to Saturday 1pm - 3pm Sunday
