The Summer Series of lunchtime recitals will begin from 23 April onwards. Recitals take place on Thursdays at 12.15pm. Donations are welcomed at a retiring collection. The line-up for the Summer Series is as follows: April 23 | Mark Brafield (organ) 30 | Stephen Power (organ) May 7 | Allan Walker (organ) 14 | Brandon Roku Ali (piano) 21 | Jake Scicinski (organ) June 4 | Jonathan Heron (bass) 11 | Benedict Braddock (organ) 18 | Stelios Sycallides (alto) and David Marlow (tenor) 25 | Philip Crozier (organ) July 2 | Eric Choate (organ)
Our next free legal surgery will be held on Monday 6 July 2026 in the glorious Undercroft Learning Centre. We are delighted to continue our partnership with SME Solicitors, Worcester in delivering a free legal surgery to everyone in the community. Our surgeries offer one free initial 30 minute consultation with Florence Goodwin of SME Solicitors, Worcester Wills and Probate Department. Florence is a solicitor specialising in Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney but is also available for any other legal matters of home and finance.
Step through the looking glass and into a world where nothing is quite as it seems… Join Alice as she tumbles down the rabbit hole and encounters a whirlwind of curious characters—the grinning Cheshire Cat, the frantic White Rabbit, the eccentric Mad Hatter, and the fearsome Queen of Hearts. This timeless tale of imagination, riddles, and wonder comes to life on stage in a dazzling production full of humor, music, and a touch of madness. Perfect for dreamers of all ages, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland invites you to lose yourself in the magic of one of literature’s most beloved journeys!
Step into the roaring 1920s, where the champagne flows, the jazz trumpet blows, and the American Dream gleams with irresistible allure. This electrifying stage adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless novel brings Jay Gatsby’s glittering world to life — a place of opulence, obsession, and heartbreak. As Nick Carraway is drawn into the orbit of his mysterious neighbor, the secrets behind Gatsby’s lavish parties begin to unravel, revealing a story of love lost and illusion pursued. Featuring live music and a dynamic ensemble, This Is My Theatre’s adaptation invites audiences to experience one of literature’s best-loved stories like never before — glamorous, grandiose and undeniably… Great.
80s icon, actor, and Spandau Ballet star Martin Kemp is taking us Back to the 80s! Get ready for an unforgettable night packed with the biggest anthems of the decade, performed in some of the UK’s most breathtaking and unique venues, including awe-inspiring cathedrals. From Duran Duran to Chaka Khan, George Michael to Madonna, Spandau Ballet to Culture Club, this DJ extravaganza promises a spectacular journey through the decade’s most iconic pop moments. With dazzling production, epic singalongs, and endless throwbacks, you’ll be dancing the night away in pure euphoria!
Enjoy a day of painting introducing acrylics, inspired by skyscapes, landscapes and summer blossom. This one-day course for adult learners is suitable for all levels from beginners to more experienced artists. Perhaps you have enjoyed art previously and would like to renew your experience or you may be interested in further developing painting skills. Whatever your starting point, there will be plenty of one-to-one tuition and group demonstrations to help you. After a welcome cup of tea or coffee, the workshop will begin with tuition in basic drawing and painting techniques to help you to compose a painting. The course includes reference to major artists of the western tradition including Monet and van Gogh with an oriental twist in the foliage painting and gilding of Japanese screens. Acrylic paints will be used with advice on colour mixing and application. Acrylics are user-friendly and versatile and can be applied as thin as watercolour or thicker, with the texture of oils. Good quality colour reproductions are available to inspire your work as well as acrylic painting paper and small canvases. Course fee: £45 including all painting and drawing materials. All fees to be paid on the day of the course by cheque, cash or bank transfer. There are 12 places available. Tutor: Dr Elizabeth Beattie is a Fine Art graduate and Art historian. She is an experienced artist and tutor and regularly teaches workshops and short courses. Book your place by emailing elizabethbeattie@mac.com
Featuring J’Adele, the UK’s leading Adele tribute and her incredible live band, Rumour Has It... this is going to be an unforgettable evening, packed full of best loved Adele Hits! Worcester Cathedral will be bathed in candlelight, so let's put Water Under the Bridge and let the Skyfall as we celebrate the music of one of the world's most iconic divas! Featuring hit after hit including Rolling in the Deep, Chasing Pavements, Someone Like You and Turning Tables, this uplifting show will have you singing along and dancing in the aisles! So, Hello… get your tickets now!
Let’s Stay Together for this euphoric night of Simply The Best Tina Turner hits, performed by Dixie Daye and her incredible live band, at the beautiful Worcester Cathedral, by candlelight. Performing all of Tina’s biggest hits including River Deep Mountain High, Nutbush City Limit, We Don’t Need Another Hero, What’s Love Got to Do with It, Private Dancer and many more, this is the ultimate tribute to one of the most iconic performers of all time! So, if you Can’t Stand the Rain and don’t want to stay at home looking out of your Steamy Windows, cast your Golden Eye on tickets to this spellbinding concert, guaranteed to have Proud Marys everywhere singing along and dancing in the aisles!
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! This epic show features all your Eagles favourites, including New Kid In Town, Life in the Fast Lane, Tequila Sunrise and How Long, performed at the beautiful Worcester Cathedral, by candlelight. This euphoric concert promises to be a real feast for your Lyin’ Eyes and will Take It to the Limit! Eagles fans everywhere are Desperado for a ticket, so grab your Witchy Woman and book tickets now for One of These Nights to avoid any Heartache Tonight!
Calling all Coldplay fans... you've been waiting for Something Just Like This! Direct from London's West End...The Music Of Coldplay By Candlelight is coming to Worcester Cathedral Featuring a spectacular cast of world-class vocalists and an epic live band, prepare for total Paradise, as you experience Coldplay's biggest hits, like never before! This incredible concert will take you on the Adventure Of A Lifetime, with not just a Sky Full Of Stars, but a room full of candlelight and spectacular live music, too! Get ready to hear all your favourites, from Viva La Vida and Hymn For The Weekend, to Yellow, The Scientist and many more, all performed live by candlelight. So, make sure you book your tickets, faster than the Speed Of Sound, and join us for this phenomenal live show, guaranteed to Fix You.
Scouting For Girls will be performing their greatest hits inside the incredible Worcester Cathedral on Friday 9 October 2026! Experience a very special concert in the most breathtaking setting - Secure your tickets now before its too late! Throughout Scouting For Girls immensley successful career they've sold over 2 million albums, 2 million singles, had 4 Brit Award nominations, an Ivor Novello nomination, had 4 top 10 singles, sold out Wembley Arena, The Royal Albert Hall as well as 2 nights at The London Palladium. This is a seated concert. Wheelchair accessible.
Calling all Rock ’N’ Roll Stars, this one’s for you! Stop Crying Your Heart Out… The Music Of Oasis By Candlelight is finally here and guaranteed to be ELECTRIC! Featuring an epic cast of world-class vocalists and incredible live band, experience your favourite hits like never before, all performed live by candlelight! Expect to hear the best of Oasis, from Champaign Supernova, Live Forever and She’s Electric to Slide Away, Wonderwall, Morning Glory and many more! So, if you don’t believe that anybody feels the way you do about Oasis, don’t look back in anger, book your tickets now, and join us for a supersonic night of live music!
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 Worcester Cathedral! Starring Kieshia Chun and her Million Dollar Band, this incredible show is guaranteed to have dancing the night away and singing your heart out, all night long! Expect to hear the biggest hits, from I Have Nothing, Greatest Love Of All and How Will I Know to I Will Always Love You, My Love Is Your Love and many more. So, if this sounds like the Greatest night of all… grab your tickets now, get ready to Dance With Somebody, and get So Emotional at this stunning celebration of live music!
Carrie Hope Fletcher (Heathers, Cinderella, Calamity Jane), one of the UK’s most beloved musical theatre stars, is set to light up cathedrals across the UK in her breathtaking new Ghost Light concert tour. This autumn, audiences are invited to experience Carrie as never before. With her unmistakable voice and spellbinding storytelling, she will illuminate each sacred space. From intimate, heartfelt moments to soaring, show-stopping numbers, this is a rare chance to witness one of the West End’s brightest stars in an atmosphere of pure magic. Throughout the evening, Carrie will guide audiences on a journey through the pasts of some of the UK’s most iconic stages, revealing the hidden histories and spirits that hide behind the curtain. The stoic stillness and majestic architecture of these hallowed cathedrals provides the perfect backdrop for Carrie’s astonishing voice. Listen to this musical theatre star sing songs from her expansive repertoire, as well as brand new renditions never before heard. This autumn, enjoy an unforgettable evening of transcendental theatre. Join Carrie Hope Fletcher as a true generational talent unveils the secrets, stories, and spirits of the stage in a concert tour unlike anything you’ve experienced before.
Gordon Hendricks has crafted an impressive career as an Elvis Presley tribute artist,deeply inspired from a young age by the rock and roll legend. Growing up in Stoke onTrent during the 1970s, Gordon honed his talent by singing along to Elvis tracksplayed by his sisters. This early passion set the stage for an extraordinary path.His breakthrough came with his appearance on ITV’s ‘Stars in their Eyes,’ where hewowed audiences with his uncanny ability to channel Elvis. His performanceresonated not onlywith the public, who voted him as the series champion but alsowith industry legends like Elvis’ songwriter Geoff Morrow. Morrow, impressed byGordon’s vocal prowess, offered him a recording opportunity, leading to the releaseof “Where Will I Be,” a songmeant for Elvis.Gordon's achievements include winning the 'World’s Ultimate Elvis Tribute ArtisteChampion 2017' title at Graceland, a testament to his exceptional talent in a fieldwith global competitors. His performances impeccably capture the essenceof Elvis,from the iconic 1968 comeback special to the dynamic Vegas years.Now, as he embarks on ‘The King’s Voice’ tour, fans will experience a celebration ofElvis’s legacy through Gordon's remarkable skill, showcasing the timeless hits andenergetic performances that Elvis was known for. Gordon Hendricks stands out as aunique performer, embodying the spirit and voice of Elvis Presley on stage.
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. Step into a world of vocal enchantment, on a breathtaking musical journey with beautifully-blended voices. Ignite your Christmas spirit with a sprinkling of G4’s yuletide magic. Nourish your soul with their extraordinary and unique renditions of traditional carols, sacred contemplations, classical favourites and modern festive hits including Silent Night, O Holy Night, All I Want for Christmas, Walking in the Air, When a Child is Born, The 12 Days of Christmas and many, many more… With mesmerising harmonies and impeccable showmanship it’s no wonder this hotly-anticipated tour sells out year after year, where the guys leave you with chills of delight and a heart full of Christmas cheer. After the show you’ll dash, dance and prance your holly jolly way all the way home, having no doubt experienced something more precious than gold, frankincense and myrrh!
Programme Programme to include a selection of the absolute stand-outs from the world of opera and song, featuring Puccini’s ‘Nessun dorma’, Di Capua’s ‘’O sole mio’, and Denza’s lively ‘Funiculì, funiculà’, alongside much-loved favourites such as Schubert’s ‘Ave Maria’, Verdi’s ‘La donna è mobile’, and Donizetti’s ‘Una furtiva lagrima’. Artists Dominick Felix Tenor Gareth Dafydd Morris Tenor About A brand-new show for 2026, Three Tenors brings together three outstanding voices for an evening of some of the greatest operatic arias ever written. Three Tenors was a phenomenon born in Rome in 1990, on the eve of the World Cup, when three superstar tenors brought opera to a vast global audience and created one of the best-selling classical albums of all time. This programme captures that same sense of occasion, celebrating the power, romance and excitement of the great tenor repertoire.
Christmas Tree Festival 2026 Bookings to secure a tree at this year's Festival are now open! The dates for visiting the 2026 Christmas Tree Festival are Friday 27 November 2026 - Tuesday 5 January 2027 (subject to change) (excluding Christmas Eve afternoon and Christmas Day). Further details will be released closer to the time. To discuss sponsorship of this year's Festival, please email cathysloan@worcestercathedral.org.uk
BAFTA award-winning producer, author, historian, and presenter, David, will be presenting a very special & seasonal talk. He examines some of history’s missing chapters to uncover how and why some events and some people are remembered and others forgotten. Also, in a brand-new subject for 2026, David Olusoga uses art and photography, history and humour to uncover the strange and unexpected history of our national drink, the British Cup of Tea David Olusoga has become a household name over the years, more recently interviewing President Barack Obama whilst also reaching the finals of the BBC hit TV series, Celebrity Traitors. David is has been back on BBC 2 with his brand-new series of Empire, with a new series of A House Through Time scheduled for the Spring You will hear one of the UK’s foremost public historians share with you how he has become a respected master storyteller.