Discover Rochester Cathedral on a guided tour this June. Find out when tours will take place here
Taking Flight is a celebration of Medway’s aviation history inspired by the Short Brothers and Short Scion Floatplane. A series of group artworks created by groups across Chatham, Gravesend, Canterbury, Bromley and Tunbridge Wells.
Free
Discover Rochester Cathedral on a guided tour this July. Find out when tours will take place here
Join Vox Anima London for the finale concert of the International Children's Choir Festival 2025
Ticketed
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.
Explore what happened at Rochester Cathedral during World War 2
Free
Discover the world of engineering in a series of fun and educational family activities.
On selected evenings throughout August we will be open late. A chance to see the Short Scion Floatplane at Rochester Cathedral without the crowds.
Ticketed
Volunteers from Medway Aircraft Preservation Society Ltd celebrate the painstaking restoration of the Short Scion Floatplane.
Prebooking essential
Martin Hubbard of the Short Brothers Aviation Heritage CIC introduces us to the early years of the company.
Prebooking essential
On selected evenings throughout August we will be open late. A chance to see the Short Scion Floatplane at Rochester Cathedral without the crowds.
Ticketed
On selected evenings throughout August we will be open late. A chance to see the Short Scion Floatplane at Rochester Cathedral without the crowds.
Ticketed
Join us for an exclusive ‘farewell to the floatplane’ evening to celebrate the incredible Short Scion Floatplane and the accompanying Pioneers of Flight exhibition. Includes an opportunity to meet the curator of our Pioneers of Flight exhibition.
Ticketed
Calling all Coldplay fans... you've been waiting for Something Just Like This! The Music Of Coldplay By Candlelight is coming to Rochester Cathedral
Ticketed
The Music of Fleetwood Mac by Candlelight comes to Rochester Cathedral
Featuring a spectacular cast of West End Singers and epic live band, join us for a landslide concert, jam packed with Fleetwood Mac hits, as you’ve never heard them before!
Ticketed
Friends of Rochester Cathedral Event
A five day coach trip of South Wales. Explore beautiful locations including the Brecon Mountains and Cardiff.
Pre-booking essential
Could you walk barefoot on LEGO to help support Rochester Cathedral?
Get ahead on Christmas shopping in this special market raising money for charitable groups. They’ll be selling handmade items, artworks and goods in the historic Nave of Rochester Cathedral.
Eynsford Concert Band presents a concert of music to commemorate the end of World War 2, along with the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain and Dunkirk.
Ticketed
Rochester Cathedral Jazz and Blues Festival Fringe Event
There can be no denying that the pyrotechnic Snowboy And The Latin Section are Europe’s leading Afro Cuban Jazz group. From their debut release in 1985, they have released 16 albums and played concerts and festivals in over 22 countries, from Holland to Australia, from Japan to Scotland.
Ticketed
Jazz & Blues Festival 2025
The BBC Big Band return with a new show inspired by the swinging singers and classic Big Bands. Explore the music made popular by the giants of Swing.
Ticketed
Jazz & Blues Festival 2025
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.
Ticketed
Rochester Cathedral Jazz and Blues Festival Fringe Event
The Ronnie Scott's All Stars are the 'house' band at Ronnie Scott's. This show is a history of the club from its origins through to the present day featuring class music from the jazz greats who have performed at the club over its incredible 60+ year history.
Ticketed
Friends of Rochester Cathedral Event
The Friends of Rochester Cathedral Annual Advent Lunch at the Masonic Hall in Rochester.
Pre-booking essential
Friends of Rochester Cathedral Event
The City of Rochester Orchestra will perform in a concert of Viennese music in the Cathedral Nave. This will be the fourth such concert in what has become an annual event and fundraiser.
Pre-booking essential
Calling all Dancing Queens! Combining the unmistakable harmonies, colourful costumes, and dazzling performances, this smash-hit tribute show brings all ABBA’s No1 hits to the stage.
Ticketed
Pack your bags, strap yourself in, zero hour 7.30pm, for a night like no other as we celebrate Sir Elton John!
Ticketed
The Friends of Rochester Cathedral AGM and Coffee Morning.
Join us at Rochester Cathedral for Refugee Week to hear Child Migrant Voices with Amber Butchart and author Eithne Nightingale.
TIcketed
Sold Out
Rochester Cathedral is opening its secret gardens to the public for one day this summer. Hidden behind the Cathedral are 3 acres of gardens. These are usually closed to the public but on Friday 13th June the gardens will be opened to ticket holders as part of a project to increase access to this beautiful space.
Ticketed
Medway Voluntary Action presents…
Interested in volunteering in Medway? This Volunteers Week, why not find out what opportunities there are for volunteering across Medway.
Ben Portsmouth brings his jaw-dropping tribute to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll!
Witnessing sellouts on the same Vegas stage as Elvis, to London’s West End, join us for a stunning evening of Elvis’ most loved songs from the 50’s, ’68 comeback and the Vegas years.
Ticketed
Messy Cathedral returns to Rochester Cathedral
A funeral will be taking place in our Nave. The Café will remain open and all services will continue as usual.
Rattlebox Theatre presents a storytelling show featuring some of the well known (and less well known) folk tales of King Arthur and his companions- hear of mighty deeds and Giant killer Cats!
Ticketed
Come to the world of Sherwood Forest and hear an exciting mix of stories about Robin Hood and his merry band of Outlaws’ adventures!
Dave Oliver from Rattlebox Theatre will be telling these tales accompanied with evocative live music
Ticketed
Rattlebox Theatre return to Rochester Cathedral with two new shows this May Half Term. Hear thrilling tales of King Arthur and Robin Hood.
Ticketed
Have a legendary Half Term at Rochester Cathedral. From tales of King Arthur and Robin Hood to the always popular Brass Rubbing.
Join our Head Gardener to explore some of Rochester Cathedral’s beautiful secret and public gardens this springtime.
Ticketed
Come and see what it’s like to sing in the Cathedral Choir for our Chorister Experience Day. Open to boys and girls in school years 2 to 5.
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.
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.
Ticketed
Join our Head Gardener to explore some of Rochester Cathedral’s beautiful secret and public gardens this springtime.
Ticketed
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.
Ticketed
We will be marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day at Rochester Cathedral with a special service beginning at 17:30.
Coming to Rochester for the Sweeps Festival? Pop into Rochester Cathedral over the weekend. We’ve got live music, stunning architecture and a chance to discover 1400 years of history.
Discover Rochester Cathedral on a guided tour this May. Find out when tours will take place here
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.
Ticketed
Join us on Easter Day. Services are free and open to all to attend.
05:30 The Easter Liturgy with baptisms and confirmations | Preacher: The Bishop of Rochester
08:00 Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer)
10:30 The Eucharist of Easter Day | Preacher:The Bishop of Rochester
15:15 Solemn Evensong, Procession and Blessing of the Easter Garden
09:30 Choral Mattins
Three Hours’ Devotion:
12:00 Service of Poems, Prayers, Paintings and Music looking at “Women in Scripture” led by Bishop Graham Kings
13:45 The Liturgy of Good Friday
All services are free and all are welcome to join us
Join us for our services on Maundy Thursday
07:30 Silent Prayer
07:45 Morning Prayer
10:30 The Chrism Eucharist | President and Preacher: The Bishop of Rochester
17:30 Evening Prayer (Said)
20:00 The Liturgy of Maundy Thursday | Preacher: Bishop Graham Kings
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 Visiting House 10:00 -16:00 Monday to Saturday 13:00 - 15:00 Sunday
