Events

From classic cathedral tours to special interest tours, browse the opportunities for a deeper exploration of Winchester Cathedral.

Enjoy an exhilarating tower tour of Winchester Cathedral with magnificent views across Winchester and the county.

You are warmly invited to join our monthly gatherings, especially for older people and those living alone, for tea, cake and companionship.

Brighten up your lunchtime with musical performances from local musicians, and pupils of schools and colleges from around the county. Most Tuesdays, 1.15pm-1.50pm.

Come and experience Lent, Holy Week and Easter services at Winchester Cathedral. Everyone is welcome here.

Come and join for Meditative Evening Prayer, including Taizé chants.

Join us every Wednesday evening during Lent (25 February–25 March) for Bible Study at 7.00pm in the Wessex Centre, exploring the Letter to the Ephesians, followed by Compline at 8.00pm in the Quire—a quiet, reflective service of peace, forgiveness and trust in God.

Uncover one of the Cathedral’s greatest mysteries on this intriguing guided tour. With an expert guide, you’ll explore centuries-old questions surrounding royal remains, cutting-edge science, and the ongoing quest to identify the bones of kings and bishops believed to lie within the Cathedral.

For twenty years, artist Sophie Hacker has been part of the creative and spiritual life of Winchester Cathedral. This exhibition brings together a rich body of work created during that time, marking Sophie’s departure from her formal involvement in the Cathedral and celebrating her enduring contribution to the worship, mission, and visual language of this sacred place.

This service that marks an important milestone in the life of this community, as the Reverend Canon Chris Palmer is instituted and installed as the 39th Dean of Winchester. 

Step beyond the public spaces of the Cathedral and uncover its hidden stories on this exclusive behind-the-scenes tour. With an expert guide leading the way, you’ll explore rarely seen areas, hear fascinating insights, and enjoy the opportunity to ask questions as you discover parts of the Cathedral normally closed to visitors.

A lively look at the women writers who inspired, amused, or annoyed Jane Austen during an era when women novelists were outselling men.

Come experience the full drama of Elgar’s Dream of Gerontius, a monumental work of profound spiritual depth and emotional intensity, with three outstanding soloists including Dame Sarah Connolly appearing in the role of the angel.

Featuring Winchester Cathedral Chamber Choir directed by Joshua Stephens, this free concert presents a reflective musical journey, highlighting profound themes of Holy Week and Easter.

A programme of talented organists will put Winchester Cathedral’s great “Father Willis” organ (installed in 1854) through its paces. Come along and celebrate the beauty of organ music.

Discover the rich textile heritage of the Cathedral on this beautifully detailed guided tour. Led by a knowledgeable guide, you’ll explore remarkable examples of embroidery and design, while learning the stories behind the artists and craftspeople whose work still enhances the Cathedral today.

A symphonic spectacular - The Fulltone Orchestra launches you into an unforgettable musical universe with Holst’s The Planets and The Star Wars Suite at Winchester Cathedral.

Explore the Cathedral through the eyes of one of England’s most beloved writers on this intimate and engaging tour. Led by an expert guide, you’ll uncover Jane Austen’s close connection to Winchester Cathedral, learn about her final days, and gain new insights into her life, legacy, and lasting influence.

Step into the tranquil glow of candlelight and enjoy a spellbinding evening of classical music in the stunning surroundings of Winchester Cathedral.

Turn trash into treasure in this fun, hands-on jewellery-making workshop with contemporary maker Bronwen Gwillim. Using waste plastic as her medium, Bronwen invites you to explore creative, sustainable ways of transforming discarded materials into bold, wearable art.

Step into a celebration of contemporary craft, design, and creativity in one of England’s most magnificent historic settings.

Immerse yourself in a truly unique artistic experience, exclusive to the Made Winchester Craft and Design Festival. Set against the historic backdrop of Winchester Cathedral, we invite you to join our special costumed figure drawing session featuring a live harpist.

Join us for a FREE soul-nourishing 2.5-hour workshop that transforms mending from mundane repair into radical celebration.

Enjoy a truly special, hands-on making experience in this intimate Silver Jewellery Workshop led by acclaimed jeweller Joanne Bowles. With just six participants, this exclusive class offers plenty of one-to-one guidance in a relaxed and supportive setting.

Explore the beauty of botanical forms through printmaking in this creative Botanical Monoprints workshop led by artist Jade Taylor.

Make a unique piece of jewellery during this introduction to the colourful world of anodised aluminium.

Discover the beautiful, fluid art of ink marbling in this hands-on workshop led by Rachel O'Connell of ROCWORX.

Add a pop of texture to your walls with our Tufted Wall Hanging Workshop! In this 2.5-hour session, you will learn the essentials of rug tufting and create a unique piece of fiber art to take home.

Slow down and enjoy the mindful pleasure of hand stitching in this creative fabric appliqué workshop led by textile artist Linda Miller. In this relaxed and welcoming session, you’ll create a beautiful fabric appliqué picture, finished and displayed in an embroidery hoop, ready to take home at the end of the workshop.

Get hands-on with clay in this playful mini pot throwing workshop led by local creative studio Design Junction. In this fun and engaging session, you’ll have the chance to create teeny weeny pots using a small potter’s wheel — a perfect introduction to the joy of throwing on the wheel.

Discover the timeless art of willow weaving with expert tutor Louise Brown, a respected basketmaker and experienced tutor. Based near Winchester, Louise brings over 20 years’ experience in willow weaving and basketry, teaching both beginners and those with some experience in a welcoming, hands-on environment.

This tour tells the incredible story of William Walker, ‘the diver who saved the Cathedral with his own hands’. Led by a knowledgeable guide, you’ll explore how a single man, working in near-impossible conditions, saved the Cathedral from collapse. This tour offers the chance to ask questions, see key locations, and gain a deeper understanding of an engineering feat that quite literally kept the building standing.

The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra performs Pop Goes Classical, uplifting orchestral versions of the world's most iconic pop songs.

Experience the timeless elegance of classical music in a spellbinding evening of music by three of history’s greatest composers.

London Concertante presents a sensational evening at the opera with an array of the finest opera arias and overtures.

Step into a world where nature takes over—Wild! Set to be one of the most spectacular floral events in the UK calendar.

Continuing into 2026, the internationally acclaimed London Concertante presents a groundbreaking new show that reimagines the legendary sound of Radiohead in a breathtaking symphonic setting.

This unique experience is open to anyone who is a current student at the University of Winchester.