Events Don't miss Festival 5th 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. 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. 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. Concert 27th April - 17th November 2024 Organ Festival 2024 Join us throughout 2024 to hear our newly-restored organ put through its paces. 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 Friday 11th October, 7.30pm, Winchester Cathedral SOLD OUT: Author Talk: Resilience and Reflection — Navigating Trauma and Incarceration through Words Concert Saturday 19th October, doors open 6:45pm, concert starts 7:30pm. Two sets with a 20 minute interval, finishing around 10.00pm Sold Out: 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. 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 Saturday 26th October, 11.00am, £12.00 Artists Tour: Laurence Edwards ‘Borrowed Breath’ exhibition — Join the artist for a special tour Join artist Laurence Edwards’ for a special tour of his exhibition ‘Borrowed Breath’. Wander around the cathedral and hear directly from the artist himself in this unique experience. Music experience Saturday 9th November 2024, 2.15pm - 6.30pm Be a Chorister — Open day This free event is open to any boy aged 6-8 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. Service 30th November - 25th December 2024 Christmas Services Advent & Christmas Services running from 2nd - 25th December and everyone is welcome to attend. Workshops Various dates during the Christmas Market Christmas Silversmithing Workshops — Led by Jewellery with JessicaMarie A series of workshops giving you the opportunity to create your own rings, bangles or Christmas decorations alongside the talented local silversmither, Jess Meader. Make something special for yourself or to gift as a present this Christmas. Concert Saturday 7th December at 7.30 pm The Waynflete Singers - A Classical Christmas The Waynflete Singers return to the Cathedral for their ever-popular Christmas concert. They are joined by the English Chamber Orchestra and a superb line-up of soloists . 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. Service Friday 20th & Saturday 21st December 2024 at 6.30pm Winchester Cathedral Carol Services 2024 Experience the holy grandeur of this spectacular traditional Carol Service sung by the Choir of Winchester Cathedral. 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 Festival Friday 28th February 2025 Church Times Festival of Faith and Literature — Day one Come along to celebrate the very best new fiction and non-fiction with a faith perspective. Come for one event, one day, or the whole weekend. Festival Saturday 1st March 2025 Church Times Festival of Faith and Literature — Day two Come along to celebrate the very best new fiction and non-fiction with a faith perspective. Come for one event, one day, or the whole weekend. Music experience Saturday 1st March 2025, 2.30pm - 6.30pm Be a Chorister — Open day This free event is open to any girl in Years 5, 6 & 7 who would like to learn more about being a Chorister at Winchester Cathedral. Festival Sunday 2nd March 2025 Church Times Festival of Faith and Literature — Day three Come along to celebrate the very best new fiction and non-fiction with a faith perspective. Come for one event, one day, or the whole weekend.