What's On

Celebrate the mining heritage of County Durham with a fascinating exhibition in the Open Treasure Collections Gallery.  Twenty-five years since the closure of the last County Durham colliery, and 75 years since the founding of the ‘Bevin Boys’, we explore the Cathedral's links to coalmining in the region, the continuing role of the Durham Miners' Gala, and how mining remains an integral part of County Durham life.

Congratulations to all Durham University students who are graduating at this summer's congregation ceremonies. Please note that access to the Nave, East End of the Cathedral and the Bell Chamber is restricted between Tuesday 26 June to Friday 29 June from 9.00am to 5.00pm.

Join us for our regular Ten Minute Talk on Wednesday 27th of June. 

For the first time, the public will be able to climb the North West tower, and see Durham City from a new perspective. With the central tower still closed to the public for a major conservation project, we are excited to offer this unique opportunity to climb one of the smaller towers of Durham Cathedral and see the roof, masonry and central tower up close for the first time.

Trips will run on Fridays and Saturdays at various times throughout the day.

Please contact the Visitor Desk to check availability.

Join us for this study morning when we read Henson's diary entries describing the final months of the war and the first months of peace, and Professor Michael Snape assesses the impact of the War on the British churches.

Booking is required as places are limited.

Join us for our regular Ten Minute Talk on Saturday 30th of June. 

New Deacons of the Diocese are ordained by the Bishop, and their ministry inaugurated, in a celebratory service at the Cathedral - 10.00am.

Holy Communion - 8.00am.

6.30pm - 9.00pm

A special opportunity to spend a summer evening with your camera inside Durham Cathedral.

 

An annual service as part of the Miners' Gala; a vibrant and joyful celebration of County Durham's mining tradition.

We welcome representatives of the Judiciary of the North-East region to Matins as they gather to give thanks for their role in maintaining the Queen's Peace in our region.

A Durham Cathedral Choir Association event. 

A short service to mark the end of the academic year for the Pre-Prep Children at the Chorister School.

A year end celebration of the life and the work of The Chorister School, at Durham Cathedral. 

You are invited to join Team Durham Cathedral and take part in the Durham City Run 2018. 

 

Durham Cathedral Choir is joined by leading period instrument orchestra St. James’ Baroque, for an evening of Bach in the stunning acoustic of Durham Cathedral.

Part of Durham BRASS 2018

 

Join us for what is always a poignant and moving service as the Cathedral Choir is dismissed at the end of the academic year.

Sid Chaplin, a much-loved and critically-acclaimed chronicler of working-class culture in the North East, is celebrated in this talk from his son, Michael Chaplin.


 

1 August - 12 September, every Wednesday

Join us for our organ recital series, featuring some of Britain's greatest organists.

Please click for further details and booking information.

Over 150 singers from around the world come together for this performance of Puccini's Messe di Gloria and Gounod's St. Cecilia Mass.

 

A special opportunity to spend a summer evening with your camera inside Durham Cathedral.  

Runs to early 2019
The Collections Gallery, Open Treasure

On 11 November 1918 an armistice ended the war in Western Europe, although peace would not fully return for many more months. Commemorating the 100th anniversary of this momentous event, this exhibition explores what it meant for the people of Durham and the north east as World War I ended, soldiers came home, and peace was gradually restored.


 

We invite visitors to join our innovative tours of the whole of Open Treasure, incorporating both our permanent displays and temporary exhibitions, Armistice: Living with the peace.

Experience sumptuous harmonies in an idyllic, festive setting...

Due to overwhelming public demand, original X-Factor stars and operatic multi-platinum selling vocal quartet G4 are back, with their atmospheric “G4 Christmas” tour across the UK in November and December 2018.

Durham Cathedral Choir is joined by the Avison Ensemble, for a festive performance of Handel's famous oratorio. Soloists will be from within Durham Cathedral Choir, the orchestra is led by Pavlo Beznosiuk. 

Join us as we host The Snowman Tour for one day only. 

Screenings also taking place at 1.30pm and 3.30pm.