What’s On

Rochester Cathedral has a vibrant programme of concerts, exhibitions and activities throughout the year. There is something for everyone.

We publish information about our upcoming events here and on our social media pages.

On occasion, Rochester Cathedral is closed for large events or services. Please check for any upcoming closures here

The Textus Roffensis is back on display in the Crypt. Be sure to pay a visit when you’re next in the Cathedral!

 

Coming soon at Rochester Cathedral

Upcoming events
Organ Tuning - 20th May 2026
May 20
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.

Images of Faith - Clive Tanner's evocative photographs of sacred spaces
May 21
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.

This Place Meant - an immersive sound pilgrimage of Kent's Heritage
May 27
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.

Lunchtime Recital Series
Jun 1
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

Don’t miss

Featured
Garden Open Day - Saturday 6th June
Jun 6
Garden Open Day - Saturday 6th June

Come and see our secret gardens this Summer! 🌸

Ticketed

Music & Performance

Events input
Lunchtime Recital Series
Jun 1
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

Bowie by Candlelight
Jun 3
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.

The Choral Pilgrimage 2026: Lead, Kindly Light
Jun 6
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

This is Elvis
Jun 10
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

Lunchtime Recital Series
Aug 3
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

Lunchtime Recital Series
Sep 7
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

Queen by Candlelight
Sep 9
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

Eagles by Candlelight
Sep 10
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!

Exhibitions

Featured
Images of Faith - Clive Tanner's evocative photographs of sacred spaces
May 21
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.

This Place Meant - an immersive sound pilgrimage of Kent's Heritage
May 27
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.

Family Activities

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Messy Cathedral

Messy Cathedral returns to Rochester Cathedral

Tours and Talks

Come on a guided tour of Rochester Cathedral or come along to a talk.

Events input
Garden Open Day - Saturday 6th June
Jun 6
Garden Open Day - Saturday 6th June

Come and see our secret gardens this Summer! 🌸

Ticketed

Adult Learning

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