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
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.
Upcoming Free Exhibitions
Threads Through the Cross | 3 September - 7 October 2026 A stunning textile journey through Jesus' life, death and resurrection by by artist Jacqui Parkinson. On display in the Cathedral Nave.
London Day by Day | 3 September - 14 October 2026
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Tour
Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
11:00 - 12:00
Price
£9
Discover over 900 years of history at Southwark Cathedral
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Sat
15
Aug
Music
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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Mon
17
Aug
Family
Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
10:30 - 12:00
Price
Free
Discover the stories behind animal and nature-themed museum objects with the Southwark Heritage Centre team
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Thu
20
Aug
Family
Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
10:30 - 15:30
Price
Free
Let your imagination run wild in this fun, hands-on craft activity led by the Cathedral's Learning Centre team.
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Thu
20
Aug
Family
Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
10:45 - 14:15
Price
Free
Join Olivia Armstrong for fabulous tales of enchanting animals, brilliant beasts and beautiful bugs!
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Thu
20
Aug
Talk
Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
10:00 - 21:00
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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Sat
22
Aug
Music
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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Mon
24
Aug
Tour
Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
11:00 - 12:00
Price
£9
Join us for this journey through time, colour and history. We will look at some of London's best examples of 20th century stained glass.
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Fri
28
Aug
Music
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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Mon
31
Aug
Music
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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Mon
31
Aug
Talk
Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
19:00 - 21:00
Price
From £7
Award-winning poet Raymond Antrobus in conversation with Mark Oakley about his memoir 'The Quiet Ear'
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Thu
3
Sep
Music
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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Sat
5
Sep
Music
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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Mon
7
Sep
Music
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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Fri
11
Sep
Music
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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Mon
14
Sep
Talk
Venue
Library
Time
18:30 - 20:00
Price
£5
The Rev'd Tim Goode in conversation with the Dean of Southwark
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Thu
17
Sep
Music
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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Mon
21
Sep
Special Event
Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
10:00 - 17:00
Price
A weekend of worship, music, history and learning as we commemorate the 400th anniversary of the death of Lancelot Andrewes.
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Sat
26
Sep
Special Event
Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
10:00 - 17:00
Price
A weekend of worship, music, history and learning as we commemorate the 400th anniversary of the death of Lancelot Andrewes.
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Sun
27
Sep
Music
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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Mon
28
Sep
Special Service
Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
11:00 - 14:00
Price
Free
Join the Diocese of Southwark for our 19th service of thanksgiving, to mark Black History month 2026!
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Sat
3
Oct
Music
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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Mon
5
Oct
Talk
Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
19:30 - 21:00
Price
From £18
Join acclaimed poet and storyteller David Larbi for a special concert
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Thu
8
Oct
Special Event
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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Fri
9
Oct
Special Event
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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Sat
10
Oct
Music
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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Mon
12
Oct
Talk
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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Sat
17
Oct
Music
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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Mon
19
Oct
Music
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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Mon
26
Oct
Talk
Venue
Library
Time
18:30 - 20:30
Price
From £5
Join writer Michelle Lovric and Mark Oakley to celebrate the release of Michelle's latest book: 'The Puffin'
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Mon
26
Oct
Special Service
Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
15:00 - 19:00
Price
Free
A special service to celebrate the arrival of the Order of the Holy Paraclete in Ghana.
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Sat
31
Oct
Music
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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Mon
2
Nov
Music
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.
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Sat
7
Nov
Music
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.
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Sat
7
Nov
Music
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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Mon
9
Nov
Music
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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Mon
16
Nov
Talk
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.
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Thu
19
Nov
Music
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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Mon
23
Nov
Music
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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Mon
30
Nov
