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.
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
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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!
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.
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+.
Worcester Festival Choral Society opens its 2025-26 concert season with a stunning programme of major choral and orchestral works. The beautiful, ethereal 1947 Requiem by French composer Maurice Duruflé is his best-known piece, and one of the finest works in the choral repertoire. Blending Gregorian chant with the rich harmonies of French impressionistic music, this free-flowing, luscious Requiem is an unforgettable musical experience that speaks to the soul.
Hallelujah! Handel’s glorious and much-loved oratorio, Messiah, returns to the magnificent, specially candlelit surroundings of Worcester Cathedral on Saturday 7 December 2024. Written more than 280 years ago, Messiah remains one of the world’s most popular choral works. When King George II attended its premiere in 1742, he is said to have been so moved by the mighty Hallelujah chorus that he rose to his feet – a tradition that audiences continue today. The oratorio is also packed with other well-known arias and choruses such as For unto us a child is born, All we like sheep, And He shall purify and The trumpets shall sound.
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.
Brimming with stirring choruses, emotional arias and dramatic orchestral settings, Felix Mendelssohn’s monumental choral spectacular, Elijah, is coming to Worcester Cathedral in March. A favourite of choral music lovers around the world, this 1846 oratorio is bursting with Old Testament fire and brimstone, bringing the biblical story of 9th century prophet Elijah to life with large-scale musical forces and rousing operatic gusto. Performing with the 150 members of Worcester Festival Choral Society will be the Meridian Sinfonia and acclaimed soloists. Worcester Cathedral director of music, Samuel Hudson, conducts.