Gaia Evening Viewing: the Cathedral will remain open late on selected evenings to provide a unique opportunity to enjoy the glow of Gaia after dark and to experience the artwork as it is intended to be seen. Viewing Gaia in the daytime is wonderful, seeing it a night is extraordinary. It is a completely different […]
Our lunchtime concert series continues as we welcome Peter Harrison to Blackburn Cathedral. This event starts at 12.15pm and all are welcome to join us. There is no charge to attend, although we rely on the generosity of guests who donate to help with our costs. We suggest a £5 donation and are grateful for […]
Gaia Evening Viewing: the Cathedral will remain open late on selected evenings to provide a unique opportunity to enjoy the glow of Gaia after dark and to experience the artwork as it is intended to be seen. Viewing Gaia in the daytime is wonderful, seeing it a night is extraordinary. It is a completely different […]
The Lord’s Prayer not only guides our prayers but also influences how we live our daily lives. It doesn’t matter if you know the prayer well or are exploring its significance for the first time, this event is open to all. Whether you are part of a church community or simply curious about faith and […]
Queen by Candlelight – direct from Carnegie Hall, New York and following a run of sell-out shows across the UK and Australia, join us for an incredible night of Queen Anthems, performed at Blackburn Cathedral by Candlelight. Featuring some of the most iconic songs of all time, including Bohemian Rhapsody, It’s a Kind of Magic, […]
Gaia Evening Viewing: the Cathedral will remain open late on selected evenings to provide a unique opportunity to enjoy the glow of Gaia after dark and to experience the artwork as it is intended to be seen. Viewing Gaia in the daytime is wonderful, seeing it a night is extraordinary. It is a completely different […]
Gaia Evening Viewing: the Cathedral will remain open late on selected evenings to provide a unique opportunity to enjoy the glow of Gaia after dark and to experience the artwork as it is intended to be seen. Viewing Gaia in the daytime is wonderful, seeing it a night is extraordinary. It is a completely different […]
Our lunchtime concert series continues as we welcome Keith Hearnshaw to Blackburn Cathedral. This event starts at 12.15pm and all are welcome to join us. There is no charge to attend, although we rely on the generosity of guests who donate to help with our costs. We suggest a £5 donation and are grateful for […]
Yoga Under Gaia With Tessa Clemson is a unique event that combines the tranquility of yoga with the awe-inspiring beauty of Luke Jerram’s monumental earth artwork. Experience yoga like never before at Blackburn Cathedral – open to all abilities, this session blends mindful movement with the inspiring presence of Earth as seen from space. Whether […]
Free Singing Taster Evening – Come and Join the Music Interested in singing? You're invited to a free evening rehearsal where you can experience the joy of group singing and see what it's all about. This relaxed and friendly session offers the perfect opportunity to: Meet the group Join in with a real rehearsal Discover […]
Combining gin, rum, and an exciting party vibe, we're set to mix up an incredible event that you will not forget! Whether you’re new to the gin and rum scene, or a keen enthusiast who’s looking to expand their horizons, we’ve got you covered! With over 120 different spirits for you to try, you’re guaranteed […]
Arguably the most glorious and challenging modern French music for the organ, Blackburn Cathedral’s iconic Walker instrument is the perfect way to explore this ground-breaking, spiritually charged music. The Complete Organ Works – which last around 80 minutes – will be performed by Blackburn Cathedral Director of Music, John Robinson. There is no charge for […]
Our lunchtime concert series continues as we welcome Joe Scott to Blackburn Cathedral. This event starts at 12.15pm and all are welcome to join us. There is no charge to attend, although we rely on the generosity of guests who donate to help with our costs. We suggest a £5 donation and are grateful for […]
Gaia Evening Viewing: the Cathedral will remain open late on selected evenings to provide a unique opportunity to enjoy the glow of Gaia after dark and to experience the artwork as it is intended to be seen. Viewing Gaia in the daytime is wonderful, seeing it a night is extraordinary. It is a completely different […]
Gaia Evening Viewing: the Cathedral will remain open late on selected evenings to provide a unique opportunity to enjoy the glow of Gaia after dark and to experience the artwork as it is intended to be seen. Viewing Gaia in the daytime is wonderful, seeing it a night is extraordinary. It is a completely different […]
Interstellar Concert With Roger Sayer, the organist on the original film soundtrack, who will perform a suite of Hans Zimmer’s music from the film’s iconic score alongside intergalactic favourites. Roger will also discuss working with both Nolan and Zimmer, which will be followed by an audience Q&A. The Interstellar10 concert with Roger Sayer at Blackburn […]
Her appeal transcends all ages and generations, more so perhaps than any other singer and her voice is still heard and loved by millions around the world. This one day Bursary Competition will feature 16 short recitals by eight outstanding undergraduates, before five finalists are chosen with prizes presented to the winners at the end […]
Please note that this event has now sold out. Experience the peaceful power of a sound bath under Gaia with Hannah from Good Vibrations Wellbeing. A sound bath is a meditation experience inspired by the harmony of nature using acoustic instruments from across the world such as the divine crystal bowls, earthy Tibetan bowls, flowing […]
Gaia Evening Viewing: the Cathedral will remain open late on selected evenings to provide a unique opportunity to enjoy the glow of Gaia after dark and to experience the artwork as it is intended to be seen. Viewing Gaia in the daytime is wonderful, seeing it a night is extraordinary. It is a completely different […]
Our lunchtime concert series continues as we welcome Martin Brown to Blackburn Cathedral. This event starts at 12.15pm and all are welcome to join us. There is no charge to attend, although we rely on the generosity of guests who donate to help with our costs. We suggest a £5 donation and are grateful for […]
Gaia Evening Viewing: the Cathedral will remain open late on selected evenings to provide a unique opportunity to enjoy the glow of Gaia after dark and to experience the artwork as it is intended to be seen. Viewing Gaia in the daytime is wonderful, seeing it a night is extraordinary. It is a completely different […]
Gaia Evening Viewing: the Cathedral will remain open late on selected evenings to provide a unique opportunity to enjoy the glow of Gaia after dark and to experience the artwork as it is intended to be seen. Viewing Gaia in the daytime is wonderful, seeing it a night is extraordinary. It is a completely different […]
In the opening chapters of Genesis, God formed humanity out of the dust of the earth and gave a mandate to “tend and keep the garden”, in other words, care for God’s creation. This conference, the theme of which is “God’s World and our Mission”, will offer a space open to people of all faiths […]
In the opening chapters of Genesis, God formed humanity out of the dust of the earth and gave a mandate to “tend and keep the garden”, in other words, care for God’s creation. This conference, the theme of which is “God’s World and our Mission”, will offer a space open to people of all faiths […]
All are welcome to join us for a Requiem Mass for All Souls – The Commemoration of the Faithful Departed. At this beautiful, reflective choral service with timeless music by Gabriel Fauré, we read the names of loved ones who have gone before us, and remember them as we share in Holy Communion. This is […]
Gaia Evening Viewing: the Cathedral will remain open late on selected evenings to provide a unique opportunity to enjoy the glow of Gaia after dark and to experience the artwork as it is intended to be seen. Viewing Gaia in the daytime is wonderful, seeing it a night is extraordinary. It is a completely different […]
Yoga Under Gaia With Tessa Clemson is a unique event that combines the tranquility of yoga with the awe-inspiring beauty of Luke Jerram’s monumental earth artwork. Step into serenity with a yoga session at Blackburn Cathedral, set beneath the stunning ‘Gaia’ by Luke Jerram and reflect beneath a stunning vision of our planet. Whether you’re […]
Our lunchtime concert series continues as we welcome Eleni Keventsidou to Blackburn Cathedral. This event starts at 12.15pm and all are welcome to join us. There is no charge to attend, although we rely on the generosity of guests who donate to help with our costs. We suggest a £5 donation and are grateful for […]
The concert has become a popular part of the borough’s remembrance celebrations and raises funds for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. Following the Procession of Standards, there will be musical performances including local choirs, the Salvation Army Brass Band, Blackburn Junior Sea Cadets and Blackburn People’s Choir.
Coldplay by Candlelight Under Gaia – following a sell-out concert in January, they’re back! Featuring an epic live band and world-class vocalists, experience Coldplay’s biggest hits like never before! This incredible concert will take you on the ‘Adventure Of A Lifetime’, with not just a ‘Sky Full Of Stars’, but a Cathedral under the full […]
Whether you’re a seasoned singer or simply love to sing, this is your chance to lend your voice to some of the most radiant works in the choral repertoire, under the direction of John Hosking. We’ll be singing Vivaldi’s Gloria, along with The Heavens Are Telling and Achieved Is the Glorious Work from Haydn’s Creation […]
Gaia Evening Viewing: the Cathedral will remain open late on selected evenings to provide a unique opportunity to enjoy the glow of Gaia after dark and to experience the artwork as it is intended to be seen. Viewing Gaia in the daytime is wonderful, seeing it a night is extraordinary. It is a completely different […]
Please note that this event has now sold out. Experience the peaceful power of a sound bath under Gaia with Hannah from Good Vibrations Wellbeing. A sound bath is a meditation experience inspired by the harmony of nature using acoustic instruments from across the world such as the divine crystal bowls, earthy Tibetan bowls, flowing […]
Our lunchtime concert series continues as we welcome Karen Au to Blackburn Cathedral. This event starts at 12.15pm and all are welcome to join us. There is no charge to attend, although we rely on the generosity of guests who donate to help with our costs. We suggest a £5 donation and are grateful for […]
Gaia Evening Viewing: the Cathedral will remain open late on selected evenings to provide a unique opportunity to enjoy the glow of Gaia after dark and to experience the artwork as it is intended to be seen. Viewing Gaia in the daytime is wonderful, seeing it a night is extraordinary. It is a completely different […]
Get ready to dance the night away at our Silent Disco event on Friday November 15th, 2025 starting at 4.30pm . (Doors open 4pm for you to be able to grab your headphones, merch and a drink!) Put on your headphones and choose your favourite music – there’s something for everyones taste. Whether you’re into […]
Get ready to dance the night away at our Silent Disco event on Friday November 15th, 2025 starting at 8pm . (Doors open 7.30pm for you to be able to grab your headphones, merch and a drink!) Put on your headphones and choose from music from 3 decades – the 80s, 90s, and 00s ensuring […]
Our lunchtime concert series continues as we welcome Ed Jones to Blackburn Cathedral. This event starts at 12.15pm and all are welcome to join us. There is no charge to attend, although we rely on the generosity of guests who donate to help with our costs. We suggest a £5 donation and are grateful for […]
Born in 1886, Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth defied the expectations of her class and era instead of choosing a conventional path, she chose one of purpose – building spaces of learning, dignity and community. The Gawthorpe Textiles Collection, which she began and nurtured throughout her life, is now one of the most significant of its kind in […]
On Christmas Eve night, the miserly and cold-hearted businessman Ebenezer Scrooge embarks upon a journey through his past, present and future, learning along the way to appreciate the true meaning of Christmas. Join family and friends and be swept back to the world of Scrooge’s London and experience the magic of live theatre at Blackburn […]
Our lunchtime concert series continues as we welcome Arin Nira Maisky to Blackburn Cathedral. This event starts at 12.15pm and all are welcome to join us. There is no charge to attend, although we rely on the generosity of guests who donate to help with our costs. We suggest a £5 donation and are grateful […]
Discover the magic of the festive season with this unique live concert experience. Experience uplifting nostalgia with compositions and sing-along classics from all your favourite Christmas films including: Home Alone, Love Actually, Muppet Christmas Carol, The Nutcracker, Polar Express, Bridget Jones Diary, Elf and Harry Potter. Performed by a 16 piece chamber orchestra and backed […]
Discover the magic of the festive season with this unique live concert experience. Experience uplifting nostalgia with compositions and sing-along classics from all your favourite Christmas films including: Home Alone, Love Actually, Muppet Christmas Carol, The Nutcracker, Polar Express, Bridget Jones Diary, Elf and Harry Potter. Performed by a 16 piece chamber orchestra and backed […]
Our lunchtime concert series 2025 concludes as we welcome John Hosking to Blackburn Cathedral. This event starts at 12.15pm and all are welcome to join us. There is no charge to attend, although we rely on the generosity of guests who donate to help with our costs. We suggest a £5 donation and are grateful […]
Enjoy this choral masterpiece in the incredible setting of Blackburn Cathedral. Featuring the full choir under the Musical Direction of John Robinson.
They’ll welcome the incredible Michael Conway into the fold for his debut G4 tour alongside Jon, Mike and Duncan as they take you on a breathtaking musical journey with their beautifully-blended voices. Enjoy G4’s extraordinary renditions of traditional carols, classical favourites and modern festive hits including Silent Night , O Holy Night , All I […]
Join the Cathedral Choir and the ‘Cathedra Players’, our in-house Baroque Band, as they perform some of the most powerful and moving works ever written – including masterpieces such as Bach’s Christmas Oratorio , Handel’s Messiah , Corelli’s Christmas Concerto plus other seasonal favourites. This isn’t just a Christmas concert – you’ll experience world-class choral […]
In partnership with Blackburn with Darwen Council, we warmly invite you to join friends and family as we bring our community together with a great big festive sing-along to all your favourite carols.
Benjamin Britten’s Ceremony of Carols – with harp and children’s voices – and Olivier Messiaen’s mighty La Nativité, for organ, make up the programme for this unique festive concert. Accompanying the sensational voices of the junior Cathedral choristers will be reknowned Welsh harpist Eira Lynn Jones and Blackburn Cathedral’s Director of Music, John Robinson. Please […]
This service features readings and carols in the company of the Cathedral choir. This delightful service alternates between Bible readings and carols, as we explain who Jesus is and telling the Christmas story in stages. This service – which to many traditionally signals the start of the Christmas period – lasts around an hour and […]
Get into the Christmas spirit by lighting a candle and singing carols in the company of the junior choristers of the Cathedral Choir. This service is always popular so come early to secure your seat.
On Christmas Day we gather with joy to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Join us at 10.30am on Christmas morning for the Cathedral Eucharist as we combine the Holy Communion with Christmas carols and time for reflection and celebration. A welcoming, full Eucharistic service sung by our Cathedral Choir during term time and by visiting […]
TIME transforms the entire Cathedral into a fully immersive artwork where you will traverse a series of captivating installations that explore humanity’s evolving relationship with the concept of time. This astounding projected light and sound show is perfect for guests of all ages and is an unforgettable journey through history, science and imagination. This spectacular […]
TIME transforms the entire Cathedral into a fully immersive artwork where you will traverse a series of captivating installations that explore humanity’s evolving relationship with the concept of time. This astounding projected light and sound show is perfect for guests of all ages and is an unforgettable journey through history, science and imagination. This spectacular […]
TIME transforms the entire Cathedral into a fully immersive artwork where you will traverse a series of captivating installations that explore humanity’s evolving relationship with the concept of time. This astounding projected light and sound show is perfect for guests of all ages and is an unforgettable journey through history, science and imagination. This spectacular […]
TIME transforms the entire Cathedral into a fully immersive artwork where you will traverse a series of captivating installations that explore humanity’s evolving relationship with the concept of time. This astounding projected light and sound show is perfect for guests of all ages and is an unforgettable journey through history, science and imagination. This spectacular […]
TIME transforms the entire Cathedral into a fully immersive artwork where you will traverse a series of captivating installations that explore humanity’s evolving relationship with the concept of time. This astounding projected light and sound show is perfect for guests of all ages and is an unforgettable journey through history, science and imagination. This spectacular […]
