About Durham Cathedral's services of worship
Our regular services are dignified but warm, following set patterns laid out by the Church of England. We follow a daily rhythm of Morning and Evening Prayer, with a celebration of the Eucharist or Holy Communion every day. The evening services and several of the services on Sunday are sung by Durham Cathedral Choir, a choir of adults and children.
Download the service schedule
Download the service schedule for 2 September - 15 September Download the service schedule for 16 September - 29 SeptemberUsual service times
Sometimes service times change due to other events taking place at the cathedral. Please check our calendar for details of upcoming services information.
Monday to Saturday
8.30am Morning Prayer
12.30pm Holy Communion
5.30pm Evening Prayer or Evensong
8.45pm Compline (this online-only service takes place on Mondays only)
Sunday
8am Holy Communion
10am Sung Eucharist (and Junior Church in the Chapter House)
11am Refreshments in the Galilee Chapel
11.30am Matins
3.30pm Evensong or Evening Prayer
Do I need to book to attend a service?
You don’t need to book a place for our usual daily services.
Upcoming services
Please Note: There is a soundcheck taking place inside the cathedral between 1.00-4.00pm which will make the Cathedral louder than usual. The Galilee Chapel will remain open as a place for private prayer and reflection.
All day
Evensong for the Eve of Holy Cross Day
5:30pm to 6:15pm •The Nave
sung by the Lay Clerks
Responses Lloyd
Psalm 66
Wood in G
Salvator mundi Tallis