Jun
30
to Aug 1
Events at Rochester Cathedral
Jul
23
10:00 AM10:00
Jul
29
10:00 AM10:00
Jul
30
10:00 AM10:00
Sep
7
12:30 PM12:30
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
Sep
9
7:30 PM19:30
Queen by Candlelight
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
Sep
10
7:30 PM19:30
Eagles by Candlelight
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!
Sep
19
9:30 AM09:30
Eco Conference 2026 Think Global Act Local
Rochester Cathedral will be hosting a joint Eco Conference with the Canterbury and Rochester Dioceses on Saturday 19th September.
Sep
26
7:30 PM19:30
A Night at the Opera by Candlelight
Featuring four soloists, each singing solo arias as well as duets, trios and quartets, accompanied by a live orchestra, this programme takes you on a journey through some of opera’s greatest showstoppers.
Sep
30
7:30 PM19:30
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
Oct
1
7:30 PM19:30
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
Nov
9
12:30 PM12:30
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
Nov
12
7:30 PM19:30
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!
Nov
13
7:30 PM19:30
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!
Nov
25
7:30 PM19:30
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
Jul
10
8:00 PM20:00
What Sweeter Music by Vox Anima
An evening of sumptuous choral music hosted by Vox Anima London, with performances by The Gesualdo Six & visiting singers from Mississippi.
Jul
6
10:00 AM10:00
Organ Tuning - 6th July 2026
Our organ will be tuned all day on the 6th July. We are open all day but this can be very loud and disruptive.
Jun
27
10:00 AM10:00
Cathedral and Cafe closed to visitors all day
The Cathedral and Crypt Cafe will be closed to visitors all day for Ordinations services
Jun
24
10:00 AM10:00
Jun
22
2:00 PM14:00
Jun
16
to Jun 19
Jun
10
7:30 PM19:30
This is Elvis
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
Jun
6
7:30 PM19:30
The Choral Pilgrimage 2026: Lead, Kindly Light
The Sixteen return A programme exploring majestic music from the Spanish Renaissance alongside spellbinding works from James MacMillan and Kerensa Briggs.
Ticketed
Jun
6
10:00 AM10:00
Garden Open Day - Saturday 6th June
Come and see our secret gardens this Summer! 🌸
Ticketed
Jun
4
11:00 AM11:00
Community Connections - Volunteer Fair
Medway Voluntary Action presents…
Interested in volunteering in Medway? This Volunteers Week, why not find out what opportunities there are for volunteering across Medway.
Jun
3
7:30 PM19:30
Bowie by Candlelight
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.
Jun
1
12:30 PM12:30
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
May
28
10:30 AM10:30
May Half-Term Family Activities - 28th May 2026
Join us for some family activities on 28th May 2026!
May
27
12:30 PM12:30
This Place Meant - an immersive sound pilgrimage of Kent's Heritage
This Place Meant. A live sound immersion with Sound Emergence and guest artists: Ilã, London Contemporary Voices and Alice Phelps.
May
22
1:00 PM13:00
May
22
7:00 AM07:00
Nave closed to visitors from 12.30 pm
The Nave will be closed to visitors from 12.30 pm. The Cafe will be open as usual via the Engineers Door.
May
21
to Jun 29
Images of Faith - Clive Tanner's evocative photographs of sacred spaces
Images of Faith is a retrospective exhibition bringing together Clive Tanner’s evocative photographs of sacred spaces. From soaring interiors to quiet devotional details, his monochrome and colour images capture the beauty, craftsmanship and atmosphere of places shaped by faith, history and light.
May
20
10:00 AM10:00
Organ Tuning - 20th May 2026
Our organ will be tuned all day on the 20th May. We are open all day but this can be very loud and disruptive.
May
16
1:00 PM13:00
May
11
12:00 PM12:00
May
9
10:00 AM10:00
May
4
12:30 PM12:30
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
May
3
12:00 PM12:00
Apr
30
7:30 PM19:30
A Tribute to Elton John
Pack your bags, strap yourself in, zero hour 7.30pm, for a night like no other as we celebrate Sir Elton John!
Ticketed
Apr
29
7:30 PM19:30
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
Apr
25
1:30 PM13:30
Apr
21
7:30 PM19:30
The Music Of Bruce Springsteen By Candlelight
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
Apr
18
10:00 AM10:00
Garden Open Day - Saturday 18th April
Rochester Cathedral is once again opening its Gardens to the public! 🌻
Ticketed
Apr
17
7:30 PM19:30
Céline Dion by Candlelight
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!
Apr
5
5:30 AM05:30
Easter Day Services
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
