Discover Rochester Cathedral on a guided tour this January. Find out when tours will take place here
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
All are welcome at our annual Blessing of Chalk service
All are welcome to join us for our annual Blessing of the Plough service where we celebrate Kent’s farming traditions.
Join our Head Gardener for expert advice on pruning. A fun and informative practical session in our beautiful secret gardens.
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
All are welcome to join us at our Epiphany Carols and Procession service.
Discover Rochester Cathedral on a guided tour this February. Find out when tours will take place here
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.
Ticketed
An Evening of Radiohead - performed live by a full band, vocalists and string quartet in the ethereal surroundings of Rochester Cathedral.
Ticketed
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
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
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
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
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 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 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 our Head Gardener for expert advice on pruning. A fun and informative practical session in our beautiful rose garden
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
The principal service of Christmas day, with Holy Communion, sermon and carols for both the congregation and Cathedral
Our traditional Holy Communion on Christmas morning.
The Church’s traditional Christmas Service at Midnight
A traditional Christmas Carol Service with our Lay Clerks and Choristers on Christmas Eve
Over the Christmas period the Shop and Cafe will be operating different hours to usual.
The Café will be closed between Christmas Eve and the 28th December. It will reopen on the 29th. It will close again on New Years Day.
The Shop will be closed from 15:00 on Christmas Eve and will reopen on Boxing Day. It will close again on New Years Day.
Hours will return to normal from the 2nd January.
This is the service for children aged 0-100. Featuring our Sunday Club and Choir
Choristers, candles and carols for everybody to join in: nothing compares with the experience of a traditional carol service in Rochester Cathedral, which has witnessed over a thousand Christmases.
Choristers, candles and carols for everybody to join in: nothing compares with the experience of a traditional carol service in Rochester Cathedral, which has witnessed over a thousand Christmases.
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
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
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. Sponsored by MS Webb
Join in with traditional carols at our family friendly Christingle Service.
Join us on Saturday and Sunday at 12:30 and 15:00. During the Dickensian Christmas Festival we host four free services when you can come and sing your favourite carols in true festive spirit.
Visiting Rochester for the Dickensian Christmas Festival? Pop in and visit Rochester Cathedral.
Opening Times
Saturday 6th 10:00-16:30 (Last Admission 16:15)
Sunday 7th 11:30 - 16:30 (Last Admission 16:15)
Our Dickensian Christmas Services will take place at 12:30 and 15:00 on both days
Café in the Crypt
Open Saturday 10:00 - 16:00, Sunday 11:30 - 16:00
Join us for a magical evening at Rochester Cathedral for the KSS annual Carol Concert on Friday 5 December, sponsored by GW Highways.
Ticketed
All are welcome to join us at this special service as we mark the beginning of the season of Advent.
Dedicate a light to someone special this Christmas at the annual Wisdom Hospice Lights for Love service
The Cathedral will be open but there will be restricted access to some areas for a funeral.
Friends of Rochester Cathedral Event
The Friends of Rochester Cathedral Annual Advent Lunch at the Masonic Hall in Rochester.
Pre-booking essential
Explore Rochester Cathedral’s stunning and private gardens with our Head Gardener Graham Huckstepp.
Sold Out
G4 bring glad tidings of great joy this festive season as they welcome the incredible Michael Conway into the fold for his debut G4 tour alongside Jon, Mike and Duncan, taking you on a breathtaking musical journey with beautifully-blended voices, within an idyllic sacred setting.
Ticketed
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
