A retrospective exhibition showcasing previously examined work by young creatives from RGS Worcester, on display in the Chapter House at Worcester Cathedral until 22 February 2026. The exhibition brings together a diverse collection of student artwork that explores themes of movement, change, identity, and society. Charting the creative journeys of emerging young artists, the works reflect their evolving ideas, technical development, and thoughtful responses to the world around them. Set within the historic setting of the Chapter House, Society in Motion offers visitors an inspiring insight into the creativity, ambition, and perspective of the next generation of artists. Open during usual Cathedral visiting hours - 10am-5pm Monday - Saturday and 12.30-3pm on Sundays.
On Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 February, drop-in between 10am and 1pm (under the West Window in the Nave) for our '9 Mighty Beasts' trail and craft workshop. Come and discover some of the magnificent creatures hiding within the Cathedral. See how many you can spot and learn about what each animal represents: bravery, strength, wisdom. Then create your own heraldic shield selecting a mighty beast that symbolises one of these qualities. Activities are free (with donations towards the cost of materials appreciated). From Saturday 14 to Wednesday 18 February, College Hall will be open for the public to view the 13th century sculpture of Christ in Majesty. The 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 during term time, so the sculpture is only open to the public during some school holidays. Tower The Tower will also re-open for 2026 this half term, and the first dates to climb are as follows: Sunday 15 February | 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm Wednesday 18 February | 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm Thursday 19 February | 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm Saturday 21 February | 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
Enjoy a day of calligraphy with a focus on learning to write in a beautiful Foundational Roundhand style with optional illustration. This workshop is suitable for adult students, both beginners and more experienced calligraphers. All essential calligraphy and painting materials will be provided. After a welcome tea or coffee, we will explore the history of the Foundational hand, its Benedictine connection and its development as an essentially English style in the influential work of Edward Johnston. Gaining fluency in writing individual letters with traditional script pens, you can progress to writing a short prayer, saying or poetry extract of your choice. One line is fine! This can be developed as an artwork or greetings card with optional single or simple border illustration. Tutor: Dr. Elizabeth Beattie is a Fine Art graduate with MA and PhD in History of Art. She has an Advanced Diploma in Calligraphy and regularly teaches one-day workshops and short courses. Fee: £45 Enrolment via Tutor email: elizabethbeattie@me.com
We are delighted to announce the line-up for the Spring Lunchtime Recital Series 2026. January 8 | Gus Cox (organ) 15 | Nicholas Freestone (organ) 22 | Students from Bromsgrove School 29 | Christopher Hughes (organ) February 5 | Samuel Hudson (organ) 12 | Ensembles from King’s School, Worcester March 5 | Alexis Hutchinson (alto) 12 | Musicians from Royal Birmingham Conservatoire 19 | Peter King (organ) 26 | Fiona Hosford (harp) Recitals take place at 12.15pm on Thursday lunchtimes. Admission is free, with donations welcomed at a retiring collection.
Calling all country music fans... we’ve got a show guaranteed to heal your Achy Breaky Heart! Direct from London's West End, Country By Candlelight is finally here. So, it’s time to pour yourself a cup of ambition and get ready to dance the night away! Featuring a spectacular cast of world-class vocalists and an incredible live band, forget your 9 to 5, as you experience the biggest and best of country music, like never before - all performed live by candlelight at Worcester Cathedral Get ready to hear all your favourite hits, from Dolly Parton, Luke Combs, Kenny Rogers, Rascal Flatts, Shania Twain, John Denver, Darius Rucker, Chris Stapleton and many more! So, grab your Country Girl and a glass of Tennessee Whiskey, because it’s time to book your tickets to the ultimate Country music experience!
Enjoy a day of botanical inspired watercolour painting with all art materials and flower specimens provided. This workshop is suitable for adult students at all levels from complete beginners to more experienced artists. The morning session will begin with a welcome cup of tea or coffee, followed by tutor demonstrations of colour mixing and a variety of watercolour painting and basic drawing techniques. Starting with sketches and drawings, you will progress into painting, exploring and gaining confidence with tutor guidance. You can produce both realistic or more abstract artwork, inspired by a single petal or an interesting viewpoint of a flower. There is an option to enhance one of your pieces with gold leaf and a gilding demonstration will be given in the afternoon session. Reference will be made to artists from throughout the history of western and oriental art, from manuscript illuminators to twentieth century painters. You may choose to work from photographs provided or from actual specimens at your own pace. Tutor: Dr Elizabeth Beattie is a Fine Art graduate with MA and PhD in History of Art. She regularly teaches one-day workshops and short courses. Fee: £45 Enrolment via Tutor email: elizabethbeattie@me.com
Our next free legal surgery will be held on Monday 16 March 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. We would like to congratulate SME, who recently won Private Client Team of the Year at the Worcestershire Legal Awards. We are delighted to be partnering with them to bring these legal surgeries to the community.
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.
Join us for a heartfelt evening honouring the timeless music of Luther Vandross, as a gifted vocalist and an incredible live band bring his greatest hits to life in a stunning candlelit setting. This tribute concert celebrates the velvet voice of one of R&B’s most beloved legends — known for his rich tones, emotional depth, and unforgettable love songs. From the upbeat joy of “Never Too Much” to the soul-stirring beauty of “Dance with My Father”, every moment will be filled with nostalgia, passion, and musical excellence. Experience the magic of Vandross classics like: “Here and Now” “So Amazing” “A House Is Not a Home” “If Only for One Night” “Stop to Love” “The Power of Love / Love Power” …and many more. Set beneath the warm flicker of candlelight, this evening promises an unforgettable tribute to a true icon, delivered by an exceptional ensemble of talent who will honour his legacy with every note. Come feel the love, the soul, and the music — Luther-style.
Direct from London's West End, featuring a spectacular cast of West End Singers and epic live band, 'Come Together' for a 'Magical Mystery Tour', jam packed with over 40 Beatles hits, as you have never heard them before! This incredible show features best loved songs including 'Help!', 'Hey Jude', 'Let it Be', 'All You Need Is Love', 'Yesterday' and many more, all performed live at the beautiful Worcester Cathedral, by candlelight. So, after a 'Hard Days Night', grab your 'Ticket to Ride', and join us as we 'Twist and Shout' the night away at this euphoric sing-along spectacular!
Calling all Fragile Hearts, Bop Bop Babies and Uptown Girls… The Music of Westlife by Candlelight is finally here, and guaranteed to have you Flying Without Wings! Featuring a sensational cast of world-class vocalists and an incredible live band, get ready to relive the magic of Westlife’s biggest hits, like you've never heard them before, all performed live by candlelight! From World Of Our Own, Against All Odds and Swear It Again to The Rose, Uptown Girl and many more - this is the ultimate Westlife experience, where every song is a singalong, and dancing in the aisles isn’t just encouraged… it’s absolutely mandatory. Thinking about when to get your tickets? Don’t wait Until the End of Time - What About Now!? What About Today!? Join us for an unforgettable night of pure boyband bliss, and relive That Special Thing at a breathtaking venue near you!
B*Witched are a hugely successful Irish girl group who were originally active between 1998 and2002. They enjoyed success in the UK, throughout Europe and North America, releasing two albums and eight singles, all of which made the UK Top 20 including four singles which topped the UK charts, securing them a place in the Record Books! The original lineup, comprised of twin sisters Edele and Keavy Lynch, Sinéad O'Carroll and Lindsay Armaou. The group went on to sell a remarkable 6 million records worldwide, touring the States with N*Sync and Britney Spears. In 2002 the band split. Then in 2013 the original members of B*Witched reunited for the hit ITV2 series, The Big Reunion, along with other pop super groups of their time which defined the late 90s pop era, including Liberty X, Five, Atomic Kitten, and Blue. They embarked on 2 sell out arena tours that year playing to a combined audience of 250,000, and have since been busy recording, and playing live across the world!
Keith Duffy & Brian McFadden will be performing the greatest hits of Boyzone & Westlife live inside the incredible Worcester Cathedral with their full band on Saturday 02 May 2026! Experience a very limited capacity concert in the most breathtaking setting. This will be a very special show - Secure your tickets now before its too late. This is a seated concert. The venue is wheelchair accessible.
Known in the county for its thrilling performances, the Worcestershire Symphony Orchestra is bringing Beethoven’s 9th (“Choral”) Symphony to Worcester Cathedral. Conducted by Keith Slade, they will be joined by a full chorus of local singers, and four soloists, as the symphony draws to its titanic conclusion. The Orchestra, founded by Sir Edward Elgar himself, will also perform the ever-popular Brahms Violin Concerto, with soloist Katy Smith, and the famous anthem of British composer Sir Hubert Parry, I Was Glad, which featured in the coronation of King Charles III. Because of the scale of Beethoven’s last and greatest symphony it is likely not to be performed frequently in the area. So this is a concert not to be missed.
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. David Live is one of the best tributes to any artist you will ever see - a respectful and charming homage, attracting praise from all corners of the Bowie community. Chris Evans (BBC Radio 2) remarked, “THEY WERE FANTASTIC!” and Lord March, who had the band play at his renowned Goodwood Revival Party when the real David Bowie had to decline, exclaimed, “IT’S DAVID BOWIE!” The band has performed for the BBC, for the Cambridge May Ball and for Lord and Lady Gerald Fitzalan-Howard at the wedding of their daughter, Florence. We recently had the honour of playing at The David Bowie World Fan Convention in Liverpool.
Join us on the Dark Side of the Moon for the ultimate tribute to Pink Floyd, performed live at the beautiful Worcester Cathedral, by candlelight! This spectacular concert features some of the most iconic music of all time, including Another Brick in the Wall, Comfortably Numb, Wish You Were Here, Us and Them, Shine On You Crazy Diamonds and more! No Time to waste! Book your tickets now and join us for The Great Gig in the Sky! This concert will be performed by ‘What The Floyd’, one of the UK’s leading Pink Floyd tribute shows!
Direct from London's West End, join us for an unforgettable night of Meat Loaf Anthems, performed in the beautiful Worcester Cathedral, by candlelight. Featuring a live cast of West End singers including stars of the West End production of Bat Out of Hell, accompanied by an incredible live rock band, experience the music of Meat Loaf, like never before. Expect to hear some of the most iconic songs of all time including, Anything For Love, Bat Out of Hell, Two Out of Three Ain't Bad, Dead Ringer for Love and many more! For Crying Out Loud... book your tickets now! This electrifying experience is guaranteed to make your Rock and Roll Dreams Come Through!
Featuring a spectacular cast of West End Singers and epic live band, join us for a Landslide concert, jam packed with Fleetwood Mac hits, as you’ve never heard them before! This incredible show will feature best loved songs including Little Lies, The Chain, Rhiannon, Don’t Stop and many more, performed at the beautiful Worcester Cathedral, by candlelight. So, Go Your Own Way, release your inner Gypsy and book your tickets now as this really is the concert of Dreams!
From the moment the first chord strikes, audiences are transported into the mysterious and thrilling world of James Bond. This incredible Chamber Orchestra brings the legendary music of James Bond to life in a way that is bold, elegant and utterly unforgettable. This is more than a concert - it is an orchestral tribute to one of cinema’s most iconic legacies. Across six decades, the music of Bond has been defined by extraordinary voices: Dame Shirley Bassey, whose soaring performances of “Goldfinger”, “Diamonds Are Forever” and “Moonraker” set the gold standard; Adele, whose Oscar-winning “Skyfall” became an instant classic; Sam Smith’s haunting “Writing’s On the Wall”; and Billie Eilish’s powerful and poignant “No Time To Die”. These songs - and the artists behind them - have given Bond its unmistakable sound.
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 Worcester Cathedral. Featuring a world-class cast of West End vocalists and epic live rock band, this is your chance to relive the music of Queen, like never before. Sing along to timeless classics including Bohemian Rhapsody, It’s a Kind of Magic, We Are The Champions, Who Wants to Live Forever and many more! The Show Must Go On! Grab your tickets now to this spectacular celebration of Queen's biggest hits, guaranteed to Rock You!
Calling all Hungry Hearts… it’s time to get your motor runnin’! The Music of Bruce Springsteen by Candlelight is rolling into town and guaranteed to have you Dancing In The Dark! Get ready for a night filled with heart, soul, and legendary rock 'n' roll, as a world-class cast of vocalists and a powerhouse live band bring The Boss’s greatest hits to life, like never before! From the anthemic highs of Born in the U.S.A. to the storytelling soul of The River, and everything in between, this unforgettable evening will transport you straight back to the Glory Days! Join us down in Jungleland, and experience the passion, power and poetry of BruceSpringsteen’s greatest hits, all performed live by candlelight! So don’t be Waitin’ On A Sunny Day, grab your tickets now and prepare for a candlelit night that proves Rock and Roll Will Never Die!
Standing Event (16+) Get ready to dance through the decades of pop perfection at the ultimate Boyband Silent Disco! It’s time for an electrifying night of heart-melting harmonies, synchronised moves, and guilty pleasure anthems, all set against the stunning backdrop of breathtaking historic buildings, you won’t believe are turning into dancefloors! Slip on your headphones and choose your channel – from 90s heartthrobs to 2000s chart-toppers and everything in between, tune in to your favourite era of boyband brilliance! Whether you're belting out Backstreet Boys or getting down with NSYNC, we promise non-stop nostalgia all night long! This is not your average silent disco. Hosted across a range of beautiful heritage locations, each venue brings its own unique magic – think stained glass meets strobe lights, ancient stone under your dancing feet, and centuries-old grandeur pulsing with pure pop energy! Grab your friends, don your best boyband-inspired fits, and prepare for a night of non-stop singalongs, throwback moments, and hands-in-the-air joy! This is your night to shine. No screaming crowds, just pure pop bliss – silently loud and completely unforgettable.
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.
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!