The 13th century sculpture of Christ in Majesty is not normally accessible to the public, but this summer we are pleased to be opening it to visitors to the Cathedral. This 13th Century carving would have once overlooked the monks as they ate in College Hall. It would have depicted a large figure of Christ robed and seated in Majesty on his throne as ruler of the world with one hand raised in blessing and the other hand holding a book. The figure of Christ was surrounded by images of the four Gospel writers. It was significantly damaged during the English Reformation in the 16th Century. In 2021 a project to conserve the sculpture was undertaken. This included careful cleaning of the sculpture, measures to stabilise the stone and enhance the remaining polychrome. College Hall where it is situated is used by King's School and so it is not normally open to the public, so take this limited time opportunity to see this historic and significant sculpture.
In addition to our daily public tours (Monday to Saturday, 11am and 2.30pm), in Summer 2025 we are also running a programme of specialised tours, including Monumental Women, Gardens & Grounds, Library, Civil War, and Music tours. These tours all start at 12.30pm and will run on various dates throughout June, July and August.
New for 2025/26... Come and explore our new Artisan Markets, featuring homemade food, drinks and traditional handcrafted products, starting on Saturday 19 July and returning on Saturdays in September 2025, February and April 2026. 10am-4pm
WORSHIP IN THE GARDEN: meeting with God in creation This is a monthly service of worship. What makes it a little unusual is that it does not take place inside the cathedral. Instead, we will be outside, come rain or shine. SACRED GARDEN: engaging with God in creation through creativity Sacred Garden is a monthly event held at Worcester Cathedral for people who feel God’s presence when they’re out in nature.
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!
Enjoy a lavish Medieval Banquet in the stunning surroundings of The Old Palace overlooking the River Severn as part of Worcester Cathedral’s MEDIEVAL FEST. Enjoy a mouth-watering four-course meal and live medieval music throughout the evening! Delicious vegetarian and vegan options are also available and a cashless bar will be running throughout the night – all for just £70 per person. Dressing up in style is very much encouraged but not obligatory! Treat yourself and your friends to an unforgettable evening in The Old Palace Worcester, where historic Kings and Queens of England visited and dined before you!
We're delighted to invite you - plus your animal friends – to our pet blessing service on Saturday 23 August 2025 at 11am - a service of celebration of our beloved animal companions. It will be the first pet service since 2023, and we're really pleased to welcome you and your animals back to the Cathedral. The service will start at 11am and last roughly 30 minutes. All creatures, great and small, are welcome (with a well-behaved owner!). And those who wish to attend without a pet are warmly welcome too; there will be additional seating for our human worshippers, as well as an area for smaller pets. Please do bring your pets along for a joyous and uplifting service.
London Concertante presents a sensational evening at the opera with an array of the finest opera arias and overtures, performing works from Puccini, Verdi, Rossini, and Mozart. Enjoy some of the best from Madame Butterfly, Turandot, Tosca, The Barber of Seville, Carmen, Così fan tutte and so much more. Experience the thrill, drama, and romance of some of opera’s most beloved and immersive stories, performed by acclaimed live orchestra, London Concertante, and some of the UK’s greatest opera singers – all presented by spectacular candlelight as part of their sell-out Candlelight Concerts series Feel the intensity of Puccini’s “Nessun Dorma” from the epic opera Turandot, as its powerful notes sweep over you. Delight in the delicate harmonies of Delibes’ “Flower Duet” from Lakme, a floral celebration of soprano voices. Meanwhile Mozart’s “Marriage of Figaro Overture” sets the tone for comedic intrigue, leading seamlessly to the emotional depth of Puccini’s “O Mio Babbino Caro” from Gianni Schicchi. The evening continues with the lively overture from Rossini’s Barber of Seville, followed by Verdi’s spirited “La donna e mobile” from Rigoletto. Experience the seductive allure of Bizet’s Habanera from Carmen before being serenaded by Puccini’s heartrending arias, “Un Bel Di Vedremo” from Madame Butterfly and “E Lucevan le Stelle” from Tosca. If you don’t consider yourself ‘in the know’ about Rossini, Verdi, or Puccini, fear not, this is the orchestra for you. London Concertante boasts an impressive record in which half of all spectators are first time classical concert goers. The highly acclaimed orchestra has its audience laughing at jokes, gasping at virtuosity, moved by gorgeous string playing, and leaving with a smile on their faces. Join us for a night where each piece is a precious gem, meticulously chosen to showcase the depth and diversity of the operatic experience. Let the melodies resonate in your heart and soul, as the performers transport you to a world of classical music, passion, drama, and exquisite musicality.
Experience the magic of Adele’s music like never before with Adele - The Candlelight Concert, an immersive candlelit tribute concert brought to you by Xperience Live. Join us for an unforgettable evening in a stunning & illuminated setting by candlelight that beautifully enhances the timeless music of Adele. Talented tribute artist Natalie Black will perform Adele's greatest hits, delivering the emotion, soul and captivating presence of her iconic sound. This concert promises an intimate, atmospheric ambiance that brings you closer to the music, with candles casting a warm glow. From Set Fire to the Rain & Make You Feel my Love to Someone Like You & I Drink Wine the amazing live band and vocalist will capture Adele’s powerful ballads and heartfelt lyrics, taking you on an emotional journey.
Prepare for an electrifying night as Xperience Live presents - Whitney - The Candlelight Concert - bringing you the unforgettable music of Whitney Houston in a tribute like no other! This breathtaking show will feature a world-class live band with one of the UKs leading Whitney Houston tribute artists, delivering Whitney’s greatest hits with an amazing passion and energy. In the glow of hundreds of candles, feel the thrill of Whitney's iconic songs, including "I Wanna Dance with Somebody," "One Moment in Time," "I'm Every Woman," and "I Will Always Love You," performed with the dynamic presence of a live band. From soaring ballads to dance-floor anthems, every note will immerse you in the power and emotion of her legendary catalogue of hits. This is more than a concert - it’s an experience that captures the heart and soul of Whitney Houston. Secure your tickets now, and don’t miss this incredible show!
"Hello... is there anybody in there?" Let Me In Presents An Evening of Pink Floyd - following their sell-out, acclaimed tour of An Evening of Radiohead. It promises to be a spectacular live show featuring a full live band, vocalists and a string & brass ensemble, performed in the breathtaking Worcester Cathedral. Witness the iconic sound of Pink Floyd's vast and ethereal catalogue of music, performed live by the acclaimed Let Me In House Band, alongside the Mike Nowland String and Brass Ensemble - featuring a total of 18 musicians, embodying the timeless songs of one of the most popular artists of all time. Expect to hear hits and hidden gems from across their discography, with a particular focus on the inimitable run of records from the 1970s, including Dark Side of The Moon, Wish You Were Here and The Wall. We are welcoming the return of the acclaimed band from An Evening of Radiohead, featuring additional musicians. The band will be fronted by Christopher Buckle and Musical Director Ewan Steady, and will include musicians and Floyd lovers - Alfie Woods, Bruce Higgs, Daniel Anketell, Josh Semans, Eleanor Kinsey, Lydia Karaviotis and more. The band will be accompanied by very special guests and nationally renowned string and brass players - Mike Nowland, Mathias Svensson, Caroline Bodimead, Kate Scrivens, Laurie Dempsey, Hannah Paterson, Julian Turner, Andy Clennell & Chris Beagles.
80s Anthems By Candlelight comes to Worcester Cathedral! Calling 80s music fans “Everywhere”… this is your show! 80s Anthems By Candlelight is here, serving up the biggest and best rock anthems, power ballads and pop classics of the decade, LIVE! Featuring an incredible cast of world-class singers and epic live band, get ready to ‘Turn Back Time’ and experience ‘The Best’ of the 80s, at this euphoric celebration of live music! Expect to hear the biggest hits by your favourite artists, including Bon Jovi, Prince, George Michael, Journey, Fleetwood Mac, Erasure, Queen, Madonna, a-ha and many more, all performed live by candlelight! It’s time to show the 80s “A Little Respect”, so get ready to “Dance With Somebody”, and sing the night away, at the ultimate throwback concert!
Rebecca Ferguson MBE will perform an intimate show set in the breathtaking Worcester Cathedral, celebrating 15 years of her incredible career in music. The critically acclaimed singer-songwriter, who came to prominence in 2010 on The X Factor, will perform a brand new show featuring just piano and her sublime vocals, coupled with a Q&A session. Rebecca will perform songs from across her five solo albums, with audiences being treated to stripped back performances of her biggest hits, including ‘Glitter & Gold’, ‘Nothing’s Real but Love’, and ‘Shoulder to Shoulder’ – plus a few interpretations of some of her favourite songs. Experience Rebecca’s voice like never before, hearing it up close and personal, supported solely by piano. Regarded as one of the UK’s finest live vocalists, Rebecca’s stunning soulful voice has seen her praised by critics, with The Telegraph declaring her in ‘The same league as Aretha Franklin’, and The Guardian stating that ‘Her talent is undeniable’; whilst Rebecca has also been nominated for MOBO and MTV Europe Music Awards. Rebecca has co-written five solo albums and has shared the stage worldwide with incredible names such as Lionel Richie, Andrea Bocelli, Nile Rodgers and the late Burt Bacharach. In 2023, she delivered a powerful performance of Duran Duran’s ‘Ordinary World’ alongside Ukrainian singer Alyosha during the 2023 Eurovision semi-finals in her hometown of Liverpool. Rebecca captured the public’s attention whilst participating in the seventh series of The X Factor, the show’s most watched season. She reached the final, which was the most watched TV programme in 2010, beating boy band sensation One Direction and finishing as runner-up behind Matt Cardle. Her debut album, ‘Heaven’, released in 2011, sold over 130,000 copies in its first week, making it the fastest-selling debut album by a solo artist that decade, between 2007 – 2017. In 2024, Ferguson was award an MBE for her services to the music industry in the King’s Birthday Honours. She continues to campaign for an improved environment within the music industry, and successfully initiated a cross-creative industry committee that meets regularly with the government and members of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). Rebecca will be joined by Tom Seals, whose masterful piano playing complements Rebecca’s vocals perfectly. He has performed with the likes of Tom Grennan, Russell Watson, and KT Tunstall.
An immersive tribute to Hans Zimmer and cinema's most iconic music with a live chamber orchestra. Experience cinema's most iconic music performed by the Illuminated Orchestra, enhanced by a stunning light show! General Info: Worcester cathedral | 30 October | Early Concert entry from 6.15pm, Start time 7pm, End Time 8.15pm. Late Concert entry from 8.45pm, Start time 9.30pm, End Time 10.45pm. The advised age for the concert is 8+. Programme 1 hour and 15 minutes jam-packed with cinema's most iconic music, beautifully performed by a live chamber orchestra, including: Avatar, Dune, E.T, Gladiator, Harry Potter, Inception, Indiana Jones, Interstellar, James Bond, Jaws, Jurassic Park, Lion King, Lord of the Rings, Man of Steel, Matrix, Pirates of the Caribbean, Schindlers list, Star Wars, Titanic. WHAT ATTENDEES SAY “The music from the films I love performed by a live orchestra - truly amazing!!” “An incredible show, a true spectacle” "A wonderful evening with magical music" "Being a long-time John Williams and Hans Zimmer fan, it was a dream come true to hear this music played live" “First-class entertainment by first-class musicians” The Illuminated Orchestra is proud to partner with MEGA Events.
Collabro are BACK! To celebrate their famous harmonies, the boys are touring the UK’s most beautiful cathedrals for stunning, intimate, piano-led concerts. Featuring songs from their past albums, from your favourite musicals, and from their never-performed-before choral album, Be Still My Soul, this promises to be a special evening with one of the most decorated vocal groups in the world – fans won’t want to miss it! VIP tickets A limited number of VIP tickets, priced at £99, are available and include a seat in the front of the venue, a pre-concert ‘Meet & Greet’, a signed poster, and a photo with the group.