Events A special celebration A range of events 2025 Celebrating Jane — 250 years of Jane Austen #JA250 The year 2025 marks 250 years since the birth of Jane Austen. To mark this significant anniversary, Winchester Cathedral joins local organisations to celebrate her legacy. Tour All year round Tours From classic cathedral tours to special interest tours, browse the opportunities for a deeper exploration of Winchester Cathedral. Exhibition All year round Kings and Scribes Exhibition Explore over 1,000 years of history in the Kings and Scribes: Birth of a Nation exhibition. Concert Tuesday lunchtimes at 1.15pm Lunchtime Concerts 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. Tour All year round Tower Tour Enjoy an exhilarating tower tour of Winchester Cathedral with magnificent views across Winchester and the county. Music experience 26th April 2025 from 9.00am Audition to be a Girl Chorister There is an opportunity for girls in Year 6, 7 & 8 to audition to become a chorister of Winchester Cathedral. Festival Sunday 27th April Winchester Books Festival — Events taking place in the Wessex Centre, Winchester Cathedral Each April, Winchester Books Festival brings together an extraordinary line up of authors for a weekend filled with inspiration, imagination and lively discussion. From captivating fiction and thought-provoking non-fiction to enchanting children’s stories, the festival offers something for everyone. Workshops Saturday 3rd May 2025, 10.00am - 3.00pm Sold Out : Calligraphy Workshop Gain an insight into the technique of Calligraphy, and learn how to master it yourself, with the help of an experienced Scribe. Tour 2.00pm on 9th May / 30th May / 27th June Jane Austen Tour & Afternoon Tea — #JA250 Learn about the life and times of Jane Austen and celebrate her 250th anniversary in true British fashion with a classic Afternoon tea in the Winchester Cathedral Cafe. Sunday 11th May 2025, 3.30pm Choral Evensong on the 80th Anniversary of VE day You are warmly invited to join for this service of Evensong as we mark the 80th Anniversary of VE Day. Community Friday 16th May 2025 from 6.00pm Trinity’s Big Sleep Out 2025 — An eye-opening night spent sleeping in cardboard shelters Join for an eye-opening night spent sleeping in cardboard shelters. Every penny that's raised in sponsorship will go back into Trinity’s services, offering long-term, positive change. Tour 10.00am on 17th May / 7th June / 21st June Jane Austen Tour & Tea — #JA250 Learn about the life and times of Jane Austen and celebrate her 250th anniversary with a traditional English scone in the Winchester Cathedral Cafe. Community Once a month at 3.00pm (excluding August & December) Tea at Three You are warmly invited to join our monthly gatherings, especially for older people and those living alone, for tea, cake and companionship. Family 24th May - 1st June 2025 May half-term family fun — Fun for all the family Come rain or shine, head to Winchester Cathedral for a fun-filled week of inspiring activities for all ages. Invite family and friends for an unforgettable experience. Jane Austen Saturday 31st May 2025, 8.00pm - 10.00pm (doors open 7.30pm) Sold Out : Regency Ball — Celebrating 250 years of Jane Austen This is a very unique opportunity to step back in time and take part in a traditional Regency Ball which celebrates 250 years of Jane Austen. Jane Austen Friday 6th June 2025, 7.30pm To begin at the beginning: A talk by Professor Michael Wheeler — Jane Austen Professor Michael Wheeler highlights how Jane Austen's genius, wit and economy shines through in the very first pages of her six published novels. Saturday 14th June, 7.30pm Organ Concert by James McVinnie Enjoy an unforgettable evening of spectacular organ music by talented James McVinnie, here at Winchester Cathedral for one night only. Concert Saturday 21st June 2025, 7.30pm (doors open 6.45pm) The Fulltone Orchestra: The Golden Age of Hollywood Featuring unforgettable music from some of the most beloved films in cinema history, promising a night full of nostalgia and great musical hits from an era that shaped the film world of the 20’s to 60’s. Concert Saturday 5th July 2025, 7.30pm - 9.00pm (doors open 6.45pm) London Concertante : Bond by Candlelight — Music from James Bond Movies Performing hits including: “Diamonds are Forever”, “No Time To Die”, “Skyfall”, “From Russia with Love”, “GoldenEye”, “Tomorrow Never Dies”, “Thunderball”, “Goldfinger”, and more. Concert 6th July - 16th November Organ Festival 2025 A programme of talented organists will put Winchester Cathedral’s great “Father Willis” organ (installed in 1854) through it's paces. Come along and celebrate the beauty of organ music. Concert Friday 12th September 2025, 7.30pm (doors open 6.45pm) An Evening of Pink Floyd 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. Jane Austen Friday 19th September 2025, 7.30pm Jane Austen's Endings: A talk by Dr Gillian Dow — Jane Austen Wedding bells; soaring music and sunny skies; a kiss shared by the happy couple: Jane Austen’s novels, when adapted for the screen, invariably end with the marriage of the hero and heroine. On the page, Austen’s endings are more complex. Tour Monday 22nd September 2025 from 5.30pm University of Winchester Welcome Week — Service & tours This unique experience is open to anyone who is a current student at the University of Winchester.