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A message from the Dean

We are delighted to welcome you to Rochester Cathedral and hope you enjoy your visit. The Cathedral celebrates and affirms all people regardless of ability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or sexuality – all are included within the hospitality and love of God. Please be mindful of your neighbour as you move around the Cathedral and remember others may be praying. You are invited to light a candle at one of the votive stands and rest awhile. I hope the beauty of this sacred place will help refresh and restore you and we will see you back soon. Please consider making a donation to help keep this Cathedral open for future generations to enjoy. Go well.

The Very Reverend Dr Philip Hesketh AKC DL Dean of Rochester

What’s On

Rochester Cathedral has a vibrant programme of concerts, exhibitions and activities throughout the year. Here’s some of the events taking place soon. Visit our What’s On page to discover more about upcoming events

Coming soon at Rochester Cathedral

Events input
The Music of the Beatles
Sep 30
The Music of the Beatles

Come together, right now – it’s time to shake it up baby with the concert show of the year.

The sensational Magic of The Beatles features an incredible cast that not only look and sound like John, Paul, George, and Ringo, they also generate that same, famed incredible excitement that was the trademark of the greatest group the world has ever seen – with the Fab Four’s unique sense of humour thrown in for good measure too.

Ticketed

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Money For Nothing - The Dire Straits Tribute
Oct 1
Money For Nothing - The Dire Straits Tribute

Celebrating 25 years of performing their tribute to legendary rockers Dire Straits. Having toured the world with their fully-live two-hour show and tipped as the world’s number one Dire Straits tribute, join them for a night of classic Dire Straits hits including versions from the ‘Alchemy’, ‘Brothers in Arms’ and ‘On Every Street’ tours.

Ticketed

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Lunchtime Recital Series
Nov 9
Lunchtime Recital Series

Relax and enjoy a musical break over lunchtime in the beautiful setting of Rochester Cathedral. Our Lunchtime Recital Series will be held on selected Mondays throughout the year

Free

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Country by Candlelight
Nov 12
Country by Candlelight

Calling all country music fans... we’ve got a show guaranteed to heal your Achy Breaky Heart! Direct from London's West End, Country By Candlelight is finally here. So, it’s time to pour yourself a cup of ambition and get ready to dance the night away!

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Whitney Houston by Candlelight
Nov 13
Whitney Houston by Candlelight

Calling all Whitney Houston fans! You have been Saving All Your Love for this Moment In Time! Get ready to experience the best of Whitney Houston All At Once, at this epic concert, performed live at the beautiful Rochester Cathedral!

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G4 Christmas
Nov 25
G4 Christmas

Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year as G4 bring glad tidings of great joy this festive season, with the return of their ‘G4 Christmas’ tour in the most awe-inspiring cathedrals, priories, minsters, halls and abbeys across the UK.

Ticketed

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Upcoming Closures

Occasionally Rochester Cathedral is closed to visitors for events. Unless otherwise stated, all services will continue to take place. Any upcoming closures will be listed below. Look for future closures here

Upcoming Closures
The Quire will be closed between 11am and 2pm. Cafe open as normal.
Sep 11
The Quire will be closed between 11am and 2pm. Cafe open as normal.
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The Cathedral will be open from 12:30pm. The Cafe is open all day via the Engineers Door.
Sep 12
The Cathedral will be open from 12:30pm. The Cafe is open all day via the Engineers Door.
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Organ tuning taking place all day today.
Sep 16
Organ tuning taking place all day today.
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The Nave will be closed between 10am and 1.30pm with limited access to the Quire. The Cafe will be open via the Engineers Door.
Sep 19
The Nave will be closed between 10am and 1.30pm with limited access to the Quire. The Cafe will be open via the Engineers Door.
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The Cathedral will be open between 1pm and 4pm today.
Sep 20
The Cathedral will be open between 1pm and 4pm today.
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The Nave will be closed between 10am and 2:30pm. Cafe open as normal via the Engineers Door.
Sep 23
The Nave will be closed between 10am and 2:30pm. Cafe open as normal via the Engineers Door.
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The Cathedral will be closed to the public today until 12pm. The Cafe will be open from 10am via the Engineers Door.
Sep 24
The Cathedral will be closed to the public today until 12pm. The Cafe will be open from 10am via the Engineers Door.
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The Cathedral will be open from 12.30pm today. The Café is open from 10am via the Engineers Door.
Sep 29
The Cathedral will be open from 12.30pm today. The Café is open from 10am via the Engineers Door.
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The Cathedral will be closed until 1pm and the Café is closed today.
Oct 2
The Cathedral will be closed until 1pm and the Café is closed today.
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Articles
A Rose ‘Christening’ at Rochester Cathedral
A Rose ‘Christening’ at Rochester Cathedral

Britain’s first new rose christening recently took place at Rochester Cathedral.

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Garden Party at Commissioners House - Tuesday 23rd June 2026
Garden Party at Commissioners House - Tuesday 23rd June 2026

Garden Party at Commissioners House - Tuesday 23rd June 2026

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Living Stones: English Cathedrals as Sacred Spaces in Changing Times
Living Stones: English Cathedrals as Sacred Spaces in Changing Times

‘Living Stones; English Cathedrals as Sacred Spaces in Changing Times’ - A study of Anglican Cathedrals.

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Thy Kingdom Come - May 2026
Thy Kingdom Come - May 2026

Thy Kingdom Come - 14th May to 24th May 2026

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Breakfast - 13.05.26 // Dr Anthony Greer and Mike O'lone
Breakfast - 13.05.26 // Dr Anthony Greer and Mike O'lone

Speakers: Dr Anthony Greer from TALO and Mike O’lone from Syntech Biofuel

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Annual Report on Safeguarding in 2025
Annual Report on Safeguarding in 2025

Reporting on Safeguarding activities at Rochester Cathedral in 2025

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2026 Chorister Experience Day - Tuesday 19th May
2026 Chorister Experience Day - Tuesday 19th May

We’re excited to be holding a Chorister Experience Day on Tuesday 19th May 2026!

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Trust Visit to the Huguenot Museum, Rochester - Thursday 16th April 2026
Trust Visit to the Huguenot Museum, Rochester - Thursday 16th April 2026

Trust Visit to the Huguenot Museum, Rochester - Thursday 16th April 2026

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Evening Reception under 'Whales' - Tuesday 10th February 2026
Evening Reception under 'Whales' - Tuesday 10th February 2026

Evening Reception under 'Whales' - Tuesday 10th February 2026

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Rochester Cathedral Trust Nave Dinner - Thursday 20th November 2025
Rochester Cathedral Trust Nave Dinner - Thursday 20th November 2025

Rochester Cathedral Trust Nave Dinner - Thursday 20th November 2025

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Gundulf Society Annual Reception - Thursday 23rd October 2025
Gundulf Society Annual Reception - Thursday 23rd October 2025

Gundulf Society Annual Reception - Thursday 23rd October 2025

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Charity Golf Day - Thursday 18th September 2025
Charity Golf Day - Thursday 18th September 2025

Charity Golf Day - Thursday 18th September

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Diocese of Rochester

The Cathedral is the seat of the Bishop of Rochester and Mother Church of the Diocese of Rochester. The diocese covers West Kent and the London Boroughs of Bromley and Bexley. Discover more

Who's who in your Cathedral

Find out who is in the Cathedral team here.

Safeguarding

The care and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults visiting and participating in Cathedral activities is important to us. You can find out more about our safeguarding policies here.

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