Music events at Rochester Cathedral
Join us for a magical evening at Rochester Cathedral for the KSS annual Carol Concert on Friday 5 December, sponsored by GW Highways.
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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. New for 2025, due to the popularity of this event we have added an additional night. Sponsored by MS Webb
Limited Tickets Remaining
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. New for 2025, due to the popularity of this event we have added an additional night. Sponsored by MS Webb
Limited Tickets Remaining
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.
Our performer on Monday 5th January will be our Director of Music Adrian Bawtree. He will be performing a programme of organ music.
Free
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.
Ticketed
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
An Evening of Radiohead - performed live by a full band, vocalists and string quartet in the ethereal surroundings of Rochester Cathedral.
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An Evening of Radiohead - performed live by a full band, vocalists and string quartet in the ethereal surroundings of Rochester Cathedral.
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Set sail on a musical voyage beneath Whales at Rochester Cathedral. Join celebrated shanty group The Silver Darlings for an evening of rousing sea songs.
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Join the internationally acclaimed BBC Big Band, conductor Barry Forgie, and special guest vocalist Emer McParland, for an evening of world-class music inspired by the ocean. Expect numbers such “Beyond the Sea”, “Anchors Aweigh”, “How Deep Is the Ocean,” and “Anything Goes” - alongside a sparkling collection of big band and swing classics - all performed in the BBC Big Band’s inimitable swinging style.
TIcketed
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
London Concertante are delighted to announce the return of their sell-out Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and The Lark Ascending by Candlelight concert series.
Calling all Céline Dion devotees... we’ve finally answered your Prayer! Céline Dion By Candlelight is here, jam packed with your favourite hits and guaranteed to Love You Back To Life!
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.
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Pack your bags, strap yourself in, zero hour 7.30pm, for a night like no other as we celebrate Sir Elton John!
Ticketed
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
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
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
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
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
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
What’s on in the Cathedral
For details of Services, please click here
Exhibitions
An exhibition inspired by biblical animals from the artists behind the Come Eat With Me exhibition
Highlight Tours and Timeline Talks
Highlight Tours and Timeline Talks are generally free. Meet at the Welcome Desk. If tours and talks are scheduled, they will be listed here.
Fun family activities
Our family activities run on a drop in basis – no need to book, just turn up and we'll show you where all the fun is happening. Family activities are listed here when running.
Join us for a captivating family event exploring the timeless and dramatic story of Jonah and the Whale retold using puppets and songs.
Suitable for children aged 4 - 11
Free but pre-booking essential
Join us for a captivating family event exploring the timeless and dramatic story of Jonah and the Whale retold using puppets and songs.
Suitable for children aged 4 - 11
Free but pre-booking 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
