Events Don't miss Exhibition 6th September - 5th November 2024 Borrowed Breath — Art exhibition by Laurence Edwards This Autumn, fifteen sculptures by Laurence Edwards from his leaf series will be on view inside Winchester Cathedral. 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. Talk 13th September from 9.30am Heritage Open Day Talk — Treasures of Winchester Cathedral Curious about the Cathedral and its unique collection of historic books and artifacts? Come and learn more about some of the fascinating treasures from our archive with these drop-in, behind-the-scenes talks led by our Cathedral Curator. Fundraising Event 14th September 2024 10am-6pm Ride and Stride Discover the rich heritage of historic church buildings, see beautiful countryside, get some exercise travelling between the churches and have fun with friends and family, all whilst raising money! Concert 27th April - 17th November 2024 Organ Festival 2024 Join us throughout 2024 to hear our newly-restored organ put through its paces. 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. Tour Thursday 19th September 2024 University of Winchester Welcome Week — Service & tours This unique experience is open to anyone who is a current student at the University of Winchester. Talk Tuesday 24th September 2024. 7.00pm-8.00pm Ecological Spirituality and the Virtues — Green Week 2024 Come and explore the values and virtues we need to live with resilience and active hope at this thought-provoking talk led by Dr Ruth Valerio. Workshops Saturday 28th September 2024, 10.00am - 3.00pm Sold Out: Calligraphy Workshop A Calligraphy workshop day focusing on the Foundation Hand, a hand developed from the Winchester Bible hand. Concert 28th September 2024, 7.30pm - 9.00pm (doors open 7.00pm) London Show Choir Concert — Stage and Screen Concert Friday 4th October 2024, 7.30pm Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & The Lark Ascending — By London Concertante An unforgettable evening of beautiful music performed by the talented London Concertante. Festival 5th – 13th Oct 24 Law Week Festival — Open minds Experiences, thought-provoking discussions, and artistic presentations, all designed to open minds and explore the intersections of law, society, and justice. Concert Saturday 19th October, doors open 6:45pm, concert starts 7:30pm. Two sets with a 20 minute interval, finishing around 10.00pm An Evening of Radiohead Lose yourself in this sonically spectacular celebration of Radiohead's vast and ever-expanding universe of music - including hits and hidden gems from their 30 years in the spotlight from albums such as OK Computer, In Rainbows and The Bends. Music experience Saturday 9th November 2024 from 2.30pm Be a Chorister for an Afternoon This free event is open to any boy in Year 3 who would like to learn more about life as a Chorister at Winchester Cathedral. Concert Friday 15th November 2024, 7.30pm Viennese Christmas Spectacular by Candlelight — By London Concertante London Concertante performs Viennese Waltzes by candlelight in the atmospheric setting of Winchester Cathedral. Concert Thursday 21st November 2024, 7.30pm - 9.30pm Winchester Philharmonic Choir Concert — Mendelssohn’s choral masterpiece Elijah Under the direction of Sarah Baldock, Winchester Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra will be joined by Winchester College Choral Society and Chapel Choir to perform Mendelssohn's choral masterpiece Elijah. Christmas Market 22nd November - 22nd December 2024 Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market Open daily from Friday 22nd November – Sunday 22nd December 2024. Free admission. Concert Wednesday 11th December 2024 at 7.15pm ( doors open at 6.45pm) Naomi House & Jacksplace Christmas Carol Service — Raising funds for hospices for young people Join for a heart-warming evening of festive celebration and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas and spread joy to those who need it most. Art Installation 22nd January - 26th February 2025 Whales Three monumental sculptures of sperm whales, created by artist Tessa Campbell Fraser, will hang from the cathedral's Nave in this immersive art installation. Concert Saturday 8th February 2025, 8.00pm (doors open 7.30pm) The Longest Johns and El Pony Pisador — Sea shanty and folk legends concert
