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

Upcoming events
Child Migrant Voices | Refugee Week 2025
Jun 20
Child Migrant Voices | Refugee Week 2025

Join us at Rochester Cathedral for Refugee Week to hear Child Migrant Voices with Amber Butchart and author Eithne Nightingale.

TIcketed

Organ Tuning
Jul 7
Organ Tuning

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.

Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing
Jul 16
Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing

Join Vox Anima London for the finale concert of the International Children's Choir Festival 2025

Ticketed

Organ Tuning
Jul 17
Organ Tuning

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.

Don’t miss in 2025

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BBC Big Band | Jazz Festival 2025
Nov 13
BBC Big Band | Jazz Festival 2025

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

James Taylor Quartet | Jazz Festival 2025
Nov 14
James Taylor Quartet | Jazz Festival 2025

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

Music & Performance

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Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing
Jul 16
Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing

Join Vox Anima London for the finale concert of the International Children's Choir Festival 2025

Ticketed

The Music of Coldplay by Candlelight
Sep 11
The Music of Coldplay by Candlelight

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
Sep 12
The Music of Fleetwood Mac by Candlelight

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

Festival of Remembrance
Nov 1
Festival of Remembrance

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

BBC Big Band | Jazz Festival 2025
Nov 13
BBC Big Band | Jazz Festival 2025

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

James Taylor Quartet | Jazz Festival 2025
Nov 14
James Taylor Quartet | Jazz Festival 2025

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

Viennese New Year Concert
Jan 17
Viennese New Year Concert

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

The Music of ABBA
Apr 29
The Music of ABBA

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

Exhibitions

Family Activities

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Cathedral Uncovered: The World War Two Years
Aug 1
Cathedral Uncovered: The World War Two Years

Explore what happened at Rochester Cathedral during World War 2

Free

Tours and Talks

Come on a guided tour of Rochester Cathedral or come along to a talk.

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June Guided Tours
Jun 1
June Guided Tours

Discover Rochester Cathedral on a guided tour this June. Find out when tours will take place here

July Guided Tours
Jul 1
July Guided Tours

Discover Rochester Cathedral on a guided tour this July. Find out when tours will take place here

Adult Learning

Featured
Child Migrant Voices | Refugee Week 2025
Jun 20
Child Migrant Voices | Refugee Week 2025

Join us at Rochester Cathedral for Refugee Week to hear Child Migrant Voices with Amber Butchart and author Eithne Nightingale.

TIcketed

Talk: MAPSL and the Restoration of the Short Scion
Aug 7
Talk: MAPSL and the Restoration of the Short Scion

Volunteers from Medway Aircraft Preservation Society Ltd celebrate the painstaking restoration of the Short Scion Floatplane.

Prebooking essential

Talk: Short Brothers - Wings over Medway
Aug 14
Talk: Short Brothers - Wings over Medway

Martin Hubbard of the Short Brothers Aviation Heritage CIC introduces us to the early years of the company.

Prebooking essential

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