An exhibition of paintings, calligraphy and photographs by Elizabeth and Gerard Beattie. On display in the Dean's Chapel from Tuesday 15 September - Monday 5 October, during usual visiting hours, 10am-5pm Monday - Saturday and 12.30-3pm on Sundays. Please check our Opening Times for variations.
Look beyond the stone with expert-led architecture, archaeology and graffiti tours at Worcester Cathedral this autumn. As part of a grant generously offered by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Worcester Cathedral is delighted to offer a series of expert-led tours in the Autumn of 2026 that explore the building's stonework, and the people who built it. Discover the rich history of Worcester Cathedral this autumn through our engaging programme of architecture, archaeology, and graffiti tours. Explore the craftsmanship of its medieval builders, uncover fascinating archaeological discoveries, and learn about the stone masons' marks and inscriptions left by those who built, worked in and visited the Cathedral over the centuries. More than a remarkable historic building, the Cathedral has been a place of Christian worship, prayer and service for generations, and these tours reveal how its story continues today. Whether you're fascinated by history, inspired by architecture, moved by the Cathedral's story of faith, or simply curious to learn more, you'll gain a deeper appreciation of one of the region's most significant and enduring landmarks.
The line-up for the Autumn Series of Lunchtime Recitals 2026 is as follows: 17 September | Bas Westerhof (organ) 24 September | William Forrest (organ) 1 October | Ian Rutt (organ) 8 October | Graham Thorpe (organ) 15 October | Kapsetaki Twins (piano) 5 November | Ophelia Amar (organ) 12 November | Evan Lawrence (organ) 19 November | Alexander Robson (organ) 26 November | Thomas Howell (organ) Recitals take place on Thursdays at 12.15pm. Donations are welcomed at a retiring collection.
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.
Pop-Soul Singer Tunde Baiyewu will perform live inside the incredible Worcester Cathedral with a full band on Saturday 10 October 2026! Tickets for this very special show are on sale now. This is a seated concert. The venue is wheelchair accessible. Tunde will be performing a 75 minute set with support act (TBA). 7.00pm - 10.00pm (performance starts at 7.45pm). Minimum age 12+
Enough? is an installation inspired by the tragic loss of life in Gaza, although it is equally applicable to Ukraine, Iran and indeed any other war where innocent civilians are killed and injured. In this sense it is universal. The question Enough? asks how many people must be killed before a route to peace is sought. It is very difficult indeed for anyone to imagine loss of life on such a huge scale, particularly since the advent of constant mass media which almost inures us to the reality of war. The installation endeavours to address this difficulty and to help the viewer to a realisation of what killing on this scale actually looks like. The viewer is invited to imagine that each of the 260 figures represents 250 people thus adding up to 65,000, the estimated figure given for the number of people killed in the conflict in Gaza to date. The estimated number of civilian casualties (including injuries) in Ukraine is 56,000 but taking into account military deaths on both sides the number approaches 2 million. Enough? Enough? was first exhibited in St. Michael and All Angels Church, Oxford, in April 2026.
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!
The West Midlands Heritage Careers Event returns in 2026, bringing together organisations, professionals and students from across the region for a day dedicated to exploring the exciting and diverse careers available within the heritage sector. Event Details Date: Wednesday 21 October 2026 Venue: Worcester Cathedral Organised by: West Midlands Heritage on behalf of the West Midlands Heritage & Heritage Network Supported by: Heritage Network, Worcester Cathedral and The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Starring: John Owen-Jones - Record-breaking West End and Broadway star, Voices Of Valjean is an unforgettable evening of powerhouse vocals and iconic musical theatre. This spellbinding show brings together three extraordinary West End stars, each having conquered one of the most legendary roles in musical theatre history - Jean Valjean in Les Misérables. Backed by a full live band, this spectacular concert celebrates the music that has defined their careers, featuring beloved songs from Les Misérables alongside showstopping numbers from some of the greatest musicals of all time, including Miss Saigon, Chess, The Phantom of the Opera, West Side Story, Jesus Christ Superstar, and many more!
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 will experience Carrie as never before, with her unmistakable voice and spellbinding storytelling bringing these extraordinary spaces to life. Throughout the evening, Carrie will uncover the histories, folklore and legends woven into some of the UK’s most iconic theatrical spaces; stories of extraordinary experiences that have happened to the people who have passed through their doors, shared and passed down through generations to become part of the enduring legacy of these places. At the heart of Ghost Light is the enduring hope of theatre: a single light left burning on an empty stage. A symbol of the stories carried from one generation to the next, it honours those who came before and those still to take their place in the light. Against the majestic backdrop of these cathedrals, Carrie will perform songs from her expansive repertoire alongside brand-new renditions, celebrating the people, stories and enduring magic of theatre.
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.
Join us for an incredible night of smash hits made famous by Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, performed by one of the UK’s leading tribute shows, featuring an epic live band, by candlelight. This spectacular show combines the iconic harmonies and unrivalled showmanship of one of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's most prestigious groups, ensuring their legacy continues to live on. Performing a collection of classics such as Sherry, Walk Like A Man and Oh What a Night, this group takes you right back to late December back in ’63 and they will certainly make this a night to remember. The Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons tribute act performing at this event will be: Walk Like a Man!
Calling all Motown music maniacs… I heard it through the grapevine, that Motown by Candlelight is finally here and guaranteed to have you dancing in the street! Featuring a spectacular cast of world-class singers and stunning live band, we’ll be serving up the biggest and best Motown hits, all night long, live by candlelight! Expect to hear the soulful sounds of your favourite artists, from The Supremes, The Temptations and Diana Ross to Stevie Wonder, The Commodores, Marvin Gaye and many more! So, put on your dancing shoes, grab your Baby Love and get ready to experience the Rhythm Of The Night, at the ultimate Motown celebration! Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, to keep you from getting these tickets! Signed, sealed, delivered… they’re yours!
Our next free legal surgery will be held on Monday 9 November 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.
To mark the 40th anniversary of the discovery of The Worcester Pilgrim, the Dean and Chapter cordially invite you to a special commemorative event featuring the UK premiere of a new work by composer Ian Venables, commissioned by the English Music Festival. Evensong 5:30pm Commemorative event 6:30pm to 7.30pm The Chapter House, Worcester Cathedral Evensong will take place at 5.30pm, and all are warmly invited to attend. Following Evensong, there will be a blessing of The Worcester Pilgrim plaque. The commemorative event will begin at 6.30pm in the Chapter House. The programme will include a series of short talks exploring the contemporary significance of pilgrimage, the discovery of the medieval pilgrim, and the story behind the composition of The Worcester Pilgrim. The talks will be followed by a performance of The Worcester Pilgrim for violin and two narrators. The Dean of Worcester, Stephen Edwards, and Em Marshall-Luck will be joined by the distinguished violinist Rupert Marshall-Luck. The evening will conclude with drinks and canapés.
'This is my Theatre' presents... A Christmas Carol On Christmas Eve, Ebenezer Scrooge, a mean-spirited and miserly old man, is visited by the ghost of his business partner, Jacob Marley. Shown visions of Christmases Past, Present and Future he is offered one final chance of redemption… But will he take it? This Christmas, audiences are invited to celebrate the festive season as critically acclaimed theatre company This Is My Theatre brings Charles Dickens’ classic tale A Christmas Carol to life in a stunning one-act adaptation. Packed with charm, cheer and, of course, plenty of carols, our production is sure to spread joy and warm hearts this Christmas! “Repackaged in inimitable style by critically acclaimed This Is My Theatre… An uplifting feel-good start to the Christmas festivities!” ~ ingenu/e magazine “Full of festive cheer… as faultless as ever!” ~ Lynn News “Ramped up the festive feel-good with melodic carols and outstanding performances… Another 5-star presentation from this gifted team!” ~ Sussex Local Magazine
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!
Experience the region’s leading, large classical choir, with full symphony orchestra, performing an invigorating programme of 20th century British and American choral and orchestral classics this November. Thrill to the huge scale and intense drama of Ralph Vaughan Williams’s 1936 cantata Dona Nobis Pacem (“Give us peace”) – an impassioned plea for peace and understanding instead of war. Powerful and hopeful, this choral work’s rich harmonisation and heartfelt Walt Whitman verse remain relevant today. Echoing those same sentiments of peace is Leonard Bernstein’s exciting 1965 choral masterpiece, Chichester Psalms – a triumphant blend of Hebrew text, vibrant melodies and syncopated rhythms. The concert also features a true orchestral treat – Aaron Copland’s invigorating 1944 ballet Appalachian Spring, evoking a joyful young American Pioneer couple as they prepare for their wedding day. Accompanying Worcester Festival Choral Society are acclaimed soloists and the superb Meridian Sinfonia symphony orchestra, all under the baton of Worcester Cathedral's director of music Samuel Hudson. SOLOISTS: Susanna Fairbairn (soprano) Jolyon Loy (baritone) So come and enjoy an evening of music that will stay long in the memory and the heart! Image ©️ Michael Whitefoot
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
Step into the warm glow of candlelight this festive season and experience the magic of Christmas through the timeless beauty of classical music, set within the enchanting surroundings of Worcester Cathedral. This special festive concert features a sparkling programme of much-loved classical masterpieces, including selections from Tchaikovsky's enchanting Nutcracker Suite, Rachmaninov's deeply romantic Piano Concerto No. 2, and a joyful traditional festive medley guaranteed to capture the spirit of the season. Performed by the acclaimed Piccadilly Sinfonietta with renowned concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith, this captivating Christmas performance promises an evening of elegance, warmth, and festive celebration. With over 200 performances each year, the ensemble — featuring some of the UK's finest classical musicians — has become a beloved presence on the British classical scene, celebrated for its vibrant and expressive interpretations of the great classical repertoire.
Hallelujah! Handel’s glorious, much-loved oratorio, Messiah, returns to the magnificent, candlelit surroundings of Worcester Cathedral this December – in the ultimate Christmas concert experience! Performed by the 140 voices of Worcester Festival Choral Society, the region’s leading, large classical choir, Messiah has been one of the world’s most popular pieces of classical music for nearly 300 years. From its mighty Hallelujah chorus – so moving that King George II was said to have risen to his feet at its premiere – to stunning arias and choruses such as For unto us a child is born, All we like sheep and The trumpets shall sound, this is a concert of choral favourites like no other. Accompanying Worcester Festival Choral Society are four, internationally acclaimed soloists and the superb Meridian Sinfonia Baroque orchestra, all under the baton of Worcester Cathedral's director of music Samuel Hudson. This performance is also the Choral Society's annual Benefit Concert for local children's causes, in partnership with grant-giving charity the Worcestershire Community Foundation. (More details about the Messiah Benefit Concert below). In addition the performance marks the Choral Society’s inaugural Hallelujah! Young Singers Opportunity, a new initiative encouraging a number of students and teachers from local secondary schools to experience the thrill of taking part in one of the most beloved choral works of all time.
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.
Join us for a transcendent evening of music in the heart of ‘Elgar Country’, as Worcester Festival Choral Society, world-class soloists and symphony orchestra perform one of Elgar’s greatest choral works, The Kingdom, at Worcester Cathedral. Premiered at the Birmingham Triennial Music Festival in 1906, The Kingdom was Elgar’s third, large oratorio, following the success of The Dream of Gerontius and The Apostles. Including a mixture of astonishingly dramatic and gentle choral passages, as well as some of Elgar’s finest orchestral and soloist writing, The Kingdom is also known for the hauntingly beautiful soprano solo, ‘The sun goeth down’. Its narrative continues on from The Apostles, focusing on the lives of Jesus’s disciples and the Holy Women – portrayed as ordinary people who encounter extraordinary events – as they lay the foundations of Christianity. Accompanying Worcester Festival Choral Society are acclaimed soloists and the superb Meridian Sinfonia symphony orchestra, all under the baton of Worcester Cathedral's director of music Samuel Hudson.
Join us here in Worcester for the 2027 Three Choirs Festival. The Three Choirs Festival is a week-long programme of world-class music making, featuring choral and orchestral concerts, solo and chamber music recitals, talks, cathedral services, theatre, exhibitions, and walks, rotating each summer between the beautiful English cathedral cities of Gloucester, Hereford, and Worcester. One of the elements which makes the festival so special is the Festival Chorus, which is made up of auditioned singers from the local area trained by professional directors, meaning that the Chorus both sings to a high standard and is a real part of the community. Three Choirs is thought to be the longest-standing classical music festival in the world and celebrated its 300th anniversary in 2015.