Southwark Cathedral is a vibrant place of worship and prayer, with a busy programme of music, heritage, tours, talks and family events. For services, click 'Worship and Music' in the menu above.

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Current Free Exhibitions

Mudlarking - Treasures from the Thames | Permanent Exhibition
A rotating display of objects discovered on the Thames foreshore by members of London’s mudlarking community, presented in the exhibition cases in the Cathedral Link.

La Mayetería | 2 July - 12 August 2026
A series of works by Roman Lokati, created in acrylic on canvas, as a tribute to the individuals involved in this traditional form of agriculture in southern Spain. On display in the Cathedral Café.

Upcoming Free Exhibitions

The English Cathedral | 21 July - 31 August 2026
A series of photographs by Peter Marlow capturing the naves of each of England's 42 Anglican cathedrals. The collection has been touring England and is to be displayed in each of the 42 cathedrals.

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Music

Lunchtime Organ Recital

  • Venue

    Southwark Cathedral

  • Time

    13:20 - 13:50

  • Price

    Free

Join us for one of our fantastic, free organ recitals most Mondays.

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The Big Cathedral Knit

  • Venue

    Southwark Cathedral

  • Time

    10:00 - 16:00

  • Price

    Free

The Big Cathedral Knit is back! Help knit and crochet blankets for people experiencing houselessness across London.

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Colin Walsh | Summer Organ Festival

  • Venue

    Southwark Cathedral

  • Time

    18:30 - 20:00

  • Price

    From £5

Join us for a summer of organ music as we host five organ recitals on the renowned T.C Lewis organ of Southwark Cathedral

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Simon Hogan | Summer Organ Festival

  • Venue

    Southwark Cathedral

  • Time

    18:30 - 20:00

  • Price

    From £5

Join us for a summer of organ music as we host five organ recitals on the renowned T.C Lewis organ of Southwark Cathedral

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Talk

History Book Festival

  • Venue

    Southwark Cathedral

  • Time

    10:00 - 19:00

  • Price

    From £5

Southwark Cathedral’s 2026 History Book Festival brings authors together for a day of talks celebrating history’s stories, themes and voices.

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Croydon Male Voice Choir Recital

  • Venue

    Southwark Cathedral

  • Time

    12:00 - 13:00

  • Price

    Free

Croydon Male Voice Choir will sing another of its popular selections from its current repertoire.

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Music

9/11 Memorial Concert | The Outcry Ensemble

  • Venue

    Southwark Cathedral

  • Time

    19:30 - 21:30

  • Price

    £10-£45

A moving musical reflection marking the anniversary of 9/11, exploring themes of loss, memory, and shared humanity through powerful works for string orchestra.

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Special Event

Ceilidh in the Cathedral

  • Venue

    Southwark Cathedral

  • Time

    19:00 - 22:00

  • Price

    From £7.50

An evening of fun in our beautiful Cathedral dancing to live music.

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Special Event

Church Times Festival of Faith and Music

  • Venue

    Southwark Cathedral

  • Time

    09:00 - 17:00

  • Price

    From £59

A day that celebrates church music in all its glory – one which will send you home encouraged, inspired and equipped with new, and practical ideas to try in your home parish.

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Talk

Modern Slavery, Right Here, Right Now

  • Venue

    Library

  • Time

    09:00 - 14:00

  • Price

    Free

A morning of expert insight into the experiences of survivors or modern slavery, what is happening now and what needs to change in the future.

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