Events

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

Explore over 1,000 years of history in the Kings and Scribes: Birth of a Nation exhibition.

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 join for Meditative Evening Prayer, including Taizé chants.

Every hour between 10.00am and 3.00pm Monday to Saturday. And 11.30am on Sundays. Subject to availability.

Every hour between 10.00am and 3.00pm Monday to Saturday. And 12.30pm on Sundays. Subject to availability.

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.

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

Explore one of the oldest parts of the cathedral and the least altered part of the Norman building. Tours at 10.30am, 12.30pm & 2.30pm (subject to availability)

School Project Inspires Compassion and Understanding

Jazz Lates offers a relaxed, family-friendly evening in a section of the Cathedral grounds that hasn’t been open to the public in the evening before.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Indulge in an elegant Afternoon Tea at Winchester Cathedral during the Flower Festival.

Enjoy a classic Cream Tea at Winchester Cathedral during the Flower Festival.

Watch seasonal arrangements come to life using foliage and flowers gathered from the Cathedral grounds. A live demonstration by the Winchester Cathedral Flower Team, rooted in sustainability and creative simplicity.

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

Explore Hampshire’s remarkable species‑rich meadows in this talk by Rachel Remnant. Discover how centuries of traditional management shaped these landscapes and how local projects are helping them thrive again.

Step into the hidden world of plant colour with textile designer Ellie Fisher and natural dyer Claudia Gosse. This talk explores how plants can be grown and gathered to create natural dyes, inks and pigments, linking contemporary practice with centuries‑old traditions.

The perfect lawn comes at a cost. Discover how wilder gardens boost wildlife, reduce maintenance, and reconnect us with nature. A talk by Winchester Cathedral’s Head Gardener.

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.

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.

Àṣà Mi Supper Club, a celebration of West African Culture at Winchester Cathedral Café.

Be part of the audience, learn a song in three-part harmony, and perform it live all in one evening!

Join us for a lunchtime concert of music for the season of Remembrance performed by Winchester Cathedral’s Chamber Choir.

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

An evening of festive music featuring the Royal Marines Association Concert Band and the Romsey Male Voice Choir,

Enhance your evening with an exclusive VIP Reception at 6.30pm before Maggie's Southampton Christmas Concert at Winchester Cathedral on Friday 4 December.

The Waynflete Singers perform Bach’s Christmas Oratorio in the nave of the Cathedral. With triumphant choruses, moments of calm contemplation, and jubilant trumpets, what better way to start the Christmas season?

Experience the joy of Christmas with the Winchester Cathedral Chamber Choir.

Experience the enchantment of Viennese Christmas at our spectacular concert!

Full band & String Quartet celebrate 30 years of OK Computer & 20 years of In Rainbows in the ethereal surroundings of Winchester Cathedral.