Archive: Southwark Cathedral

Family

Grotesques and Gargoyles: Family Clay Workshop

Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
10:30 - 15:00
Price
Free

Get hands-on this October half term and discover the weird and wonderful creatures hiding around Southwark Cathedral!

Thu 29 Oct

Tour

Bards, Poets and Playwrights | A Literary Tour of Southwark Cathedral

Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
11:00 - 12:00
Price
From £7

Join one of our knowledgeable Guides to learn about the literary figures associated with the Cathedral.

Fri 30 Oct

Special Service

A group of clergy and nuns in gray and white robes pose on church steps. The bishop in the center wears a colorful stole and red robe, exuding joy.

Order of the Holy Paraclete Arrival in Ghana Centenary Thanksgiving Service

Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
15:00 - 16:30
Price
Free

A special service to celebrate the arrival of the Order of the Holy Paraclete in Ghana.

Sat 31 Oct

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.

Mon 2 Nov

Music

In The Dark | PULSE

Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
18:30 - 19:45
Price
From £48

Step into complete darkness and experience a world where sound takes over and the audience becomes the stage.

Sat 7 Nov

Music

In The Dark | PULSE

Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
20:45 - 22:00
Price
From £48

Step into complete darkness and experience a world where sound takes over and the audience becomes the stage.

Sat 7 Nov

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.

Mon 9 Nov

Talk

Rethinking Christianity | Alister McGrath in conversation with Chine McDonald

Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
19:00 - 20:30
Price
£10

Join renowned theologian Alister McGrath and Theos Director Chine McDonald as they discuss the growing interest in Christianity and Alister's new book 'Rethinking Christianity.'

Tue 10 Nov

Music

From Lament to Tango | Music from Argentina

Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
19:30 - 21:30
Price
From £10

An evening of passion and drama with Wimbledon Choral and the City of London Sinfonia as the rhythm of the Argentinian Tango meets the verse of traditional Latin sacred Mass.

Sat 14 Nov

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.

Mon 16 Nov

Music

A large choir and orchestra perform in a grand church, with an audience seated in front. The choir members hold black folders and wear black attire. Ornate gold and stone architectural details are visible in the background.

J.S. Bach Christmas Oratorio | The London Chorus

Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
19:00 - 21:00
Price
From £10

Bach’s Christmas Oratorio is a monumental festive masterpiece composed in 1734, that recounts the Nativity story across the 12 days of Christmas.

Wed 18 Nov

Talk

The Hidden Corners of London with Jack Chesher

Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
19:00 - 20:30
Price
from £12

Discover London’s hidden corners with bestselling author Jack Chesher—uncover secret stories, mysteries and forgotten history.

Thu 19 Nov

Tour

Mission & Ministry | A Spiritual Tour of Southwark Cathedral

Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
11:00 - 12:00
Price
From £7

A unique look at the spiritual life of this beautiful and historical place of Christian worship

Fri 20 Nov

Special Event

Two girls wearing coats and sleeping bags smiling and thumbs up at the camera

16th Annual Robes SleepOut

Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
19:00 - 23:59
Price
Free

Give up your bed for one night, raise funds, and stand in solidarity with people experiencing homelessness across Southwark and Lambeth.

Fri 20 Nov

Special Event

Two smiling women kneeling outdoors at night next to a pile of sleeping bags and outdoor gear.

Robes SleepOut Entertainment

Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
20:00 - 21:30
Price
£20 donation at the door

Join us for a jam-packed evening of entertainment at Southwark Cathedral for the Robes Project SleepOut – so you can enjoy yourself and support those experiencing homelessness at the same time.

Fri 20 Nov

Tour

Guided Tour of Southwark Cathedral

Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
11:00 - 12:00
Price
£9

Discover over 900 years of history at Southwark Cathedral

Sat 21 Nov

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.

Mon 23 Nov

Talk

Suzannah Lipscomb wearing a blue turtleneck stood with her arms crossed looking at the camera next to an image of the Nave of Southwark Cathedral

Churches Conservation Trust Annual Lecture with Suzannah Lipscomb

Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
19:00 - 21:30
Price
From £22

Join the Churches Conservation Trust on Tuesday 24 November 2026 at Southwark Cathedral, London, for our Annual Lecture, Reformation and Ruin: The Tudor Transformation of England’s Churches.

Tue 24 Nov

Talk

This painting is The Two Princes Edward and Richard in the Tower, 1483 painted by Sir John Everett Millais in 1878

The Princes in the Tower

Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
19:00 - 21:00
Price
From £12

Join historians as they discuss one of history's biggest mysteries - the Princes in the Tower.

Thu 26 Nov

Special Event

A group of people holding up a patchwork cloth they have knitted

The Big Cathedral Knit

Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
10:00 - 15:00
Price
Free

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

Sat 28 Nov

Christmas

A priest with glasses wearing a black clerical shirt speaks at a wooden lectern with a microphone.

A Poetic Introduction to Advent

Venue
Library
Time
09:50 - 10:30
Price
Free

Join the Dean in the Cathedral Library on Advent Sunday for a 40-minute introduction to the season through poetry.

Sun 29 Nov

Special Service

From Darkness to Light | Advent Procession

Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
18:00 - 19:30
Price
Free

Begin the season of Advent with a candlelit service of music and readings at Southwark Cathedral.

Sun 29 Nov

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.

Mon 30 Nov

Music

Gabrieli Roar Presents Mr Handel’s Christmas Story

Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
19:00 - 20:45
Price
From £18

Hear Handel’s Hallelujah chorus at Southwark Cathedral in this brand new classical Christmas compilation of Handel’s greatest hits, featuring hundreds of young people from local schools and one of the UK’s finest professional music ensembles, Gabrieli.

Mon 30 Nov

Music

Marie Curie Carols in the City 2026

Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
18:15 - 21:30
Price
From £50

Join us for Marie Curie's annual carol concert, Carols in the City featuring carols by candlelight, performance by Canticum and seasonal readings by celebrity guests.

Wed 2 Dec

Christmas

Interior view looking down the aisle of a stone cathedral toward an altar illuminated by rows of candles.

Mercy Ships Carol Concert

Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
19:30 - 21:00
Price
Free

Enjoy traditional carols, beautiful choral performances from the Cathedral Choir, Gospel readings, and inspiring stories from Mercy Ships volunteers.

Thu 3 Dec

Christmas

Christmas Creative Workshop

Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
10:30 - 13:00
Price
£55

Create something special for your home this Christmas

Sat 5 Dec

Music

A large group of twenty-three people posing for a photo in front of a wall-mounted wire sculpture of a mountain range.

King's Place Choir Christmas Songs

Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
12:00 - 13:00
Price
Free

A collection of Christmas songs and hymns sung by King's Place Choir

Sat 5 Dec

Music

Merbecke Choir Concert | Before the Star

Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
19:30 - 21:00
Price
From £12

Join the Merbecke Choir for their winter concert, 'Before the Star: Centuries of Prophecy and Expectation.'

Sat 5 Dec

Music

A festive outdoor Christmas market at night, with a lit tree, market stalls, people shopping, and a church in the background under falling snow.

Canterbury Chamber Choir | Christmas Carol Concert

Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
14:00 - 15:00
Price
Free

A family carol concert.

Sat 12 Dec

Music

Cathedral Choir Christmas Concert | Handel's Messiah

Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
18:00 - 20:30
Price
From £10

Join us for an evening of music as the Cathedral Choir performs Handel’s much-loved 'Messiah in the beautiful surroundings of Southwark Cathedral.

Sun 13 Dec

Christmas

Merbecke Choir | A Quiet Christmas

Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
19:00 - 20:00
Price
Free

A quiet service for those who find it hard to celebrate at Christmas.

Wed 16 Dec

Christmas

Community Carols and Sing In

Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
12:45 - 13:45
Price
Free

Join us at Southwark Cathedral for an afternoon of community Christmas carols, with seasonal music from the Cathedral Consort and Tudor Rose Brass.

Thu 17 Dec

Music

Crossing of Carols | Newstead Wood School Chamber Choir

Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
12:30 - 13:30
Price
Free

Join the Newstead Wood School Chamber Choir at Southwark Cathedral for a relaxed, drop-in hour of festive carols and nostalgic winter classics in the heart of London.

Sat 19 Dec

Christmas

Southwark Cathedral Carol Service

Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
18:00 - 19:00
Price
Free

Experience the magic of the Cathedral at Christmas with a traditional service of lessons and carols sung by the Cathedral Choir.

Sun 20 Dec

Christmas

Southwark Cathedral Carol Service

Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
18:00 - 19:00
Price
Free

Experience the magic of the Cathedral at Christmas with a traditional service of lessons and carols sung by the Cathedral Choir.

Mon 21 Dec

Christmas

Crib Service

Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
16:00 - 17:00
Price
Free

A family-friendly retelling of the Christmas story, bringing the story of Jesus’ birth to life for all ages

Thu 24 Dec

Christmas

The First Mass at Christmas

Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
22:00 - 23:30
Price
Free

Begin your Christmas celebrations at Southwark Cathedral with the First Mass of Christmas, a candlelit service marking the birth of Jesus

Thu 24 Dec

Christmas

Christmas Eucharist with Carols

Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
09:00 - 10:00
Price
Free

Celebrate Christmas morning at Southwark Cathedral with a joyful Eucharist filled with much-loved Christmas caro

Fri 25 Dec

Christmas

Choral Eucharist for Christmas Day

Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
11:00 - 12:30
Price
Free

Celebrate the joy of Christmas at Southwark Cathedral with a festive Choral Eucharist, featuring beautiful music from the Cathedral Choir.

Fri 25 Dec

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