An exhibition inspired by biblical animals from the artists behind the Come Eat With Me exhibition
London Concertante are delighted to announce the return of their sell-out Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and The Lark Ascending by Candlelight concert series.
Join us for services on Palm Sunday
08:00 Holy Communion
10:30 The Liturgy of Palm Sunday (procession from La Providence)
15:15 Choral Evensong
Join us for our services on Maundy Thursday
07:30 Silent Prayer
07:45 Morning Prayer
08:00 NO Eucharist
10:30 The Chrism Eucharist | President and Preacher: The Bishop of Rochester
13:00 NO Eucharist
17:30 Evening Prayer (Said)
20:00 The Liturgy of Maundy Thursday
Join us at a service on Good Friday
09:30 Choral Mattins
12:00 Service of Reflection, Prayer and Music led by The Revd Dr Nadim Nassar, Director of Awareness Foundation
13:45 The Liturgy of Good Friday
Join us on Easter Day. Services are free and open to all to attend.
05:30 The Easter Liturgy with baptism and confirmation | Preacher: The Bishop of Tonbridge
08:00 Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) - Lady Chapel
10:30 The Eucharist of Easter Day | Preacher:The Bishop of Rochester
15:15 Solemn Evensong, Procession and Blessing of the Easter Garden
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 Hungry Hearts… it’s time to get your motor runnin’! The Music of Bruce Springsteen by Candlelight is rolling into town and guaranteed to have you Dancing In The Dark!
TICKETED
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
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
Messy Cathedral returns to Rochester Cathedral
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
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 live, by candlelight.
The Sixteen return A programme exploring majestic music from the Spanish Renaissance alongside spellbinding works from James MacMillan and Kerensa Briggs.
Ticketed
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
The Cathedral will be closed to visitors all day for Ordinations services
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
Following sold-out performances at New York’s iconic Carnegie Hall and the legendary London Palladium, experience an unforgettable evening of Queen’s greatest anthems, performed live by candlelight at the beautiful Rochester Cathedral
Featuring a spellbinding cast of West End singers and incredible live band, Take It Easy and join us at the Hotel California for an unforgettable evening of Eagles hits, as you’ve never heard them before!
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
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
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
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
Rochester Choral Society will be performing Edward Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius.
Ticketed
For a handful of evenings this February and March, visitors will have the unmissable opportunity to see Tessa Campbell Fraser’s Whales after sunset. See Rochester Cathedral bathed in underwater light and dive beneath the waves to depths of the ocean.
Ticketed
For a handful of evenings this February and March, visitors will have the unmissable opportunity to see Tessa Campbell Fraser’s Whales after sunset. See Rochester Cathedral bathed in underwater light and dive beneath the waves to depths of the ocean.
Please note, this event starts later than the other Lates at 19:30
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.
Our performer for this recital will be Robbie Carroll, Assistant Director of Music.
Free
Fully Booked
We are offering relaxed slots to view Whales at Rochester Cathedral, specifically designed for individuals with neurodiverse conditions, including autism and sensory processing difficulties. These sessions provide an opportunity to enjoy Tessa Campbell Fraser’s Whales in a quieter and more accommodating environment.
Free but prebooking essential
For a handful of evenings this February and March, visitors will have the unmissable opportunity to see Tessa Campbell Fraser’s Whales after sunset. See Rochester Cathedral bathed in underwater light and dive beneath the waves to depths of the ocean.
Ticketed
A programme including music inspired by the sea (and those that live in it). This concert will include organ performances by our Music Department.
Ticketed
Join our Head Gardener for expert advice on pruning. A fun and informative practical session in our beautiful rose garden
Join Professor Meric Srokosz as he talks about how global warming is impacting our oceans and the changes affecting all life in the sea from the smallest plankton to the largest sea creatures, the “leviathans of the sea”. This talk will explore the changes taking place, their effect on sea creatures, and end with a biblical reflection and challenge.
Free but prebooking essential
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
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
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.
Ticketed
For a handful of evenings this February and March, visitors will have the unmissable opportunity to see Tessa Campbell Fraser’s Whales after sunset. See Rochester Cathedral bathed in underwater light and dive beneath the waves to depths of the ocean.
Ticketed
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
Fully Booked
We are offering relaxed slots to view Whales at Rochester Cathedral, specifically designed for individuals with neurodiverse conditions, including autism and sensory processing difficulties. These sessions provide an opportunity to enjoy Tessa Campbell Fraser’s Whales in a quieter and more accommodating environment.
Free but prebooking essential
An Evening of Radiohead - performed live by a full band, vocalists and string quartet in the ethereal surroundings of Rochester Cathedral.
Ticketed
An Evening of Radiohead - performed live by a full band, vocalists and string quartet in the ethereal surroundings of Rochester Cathedral.
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
Our performers for this recital will be from King’s School Rochester.
Free
Discover Rochester Cathedral on a guided tour this February. Find out when tours will take place here
Our organ will be tuned all day on the 28th. We are open all day but this can be very loud and disruptive.
All are welcome to join us at our Epiphany Carols and Procession service.
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
The Café in the Crypt will be closed to visitors all day for a private event. We apologise for any disappointment caused.
Join our Head Gardener for expert advice on pruning. A fun and informative practical session in our beautiful secret gardens.
All are welcome to join us for our annual Blessing of the Plough service where we celebrate Kent’s farming traditions.
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 Hours Monday to Friday 10:00 -17:00 Saturday 10:00 - 16:00 Sunday 12:00 - 16:00
