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Art Installation 11th-15th March 2025

The Storytellers — World premiere of a light and sound show by Luxmuralis

Experience the world premiere of "The Storytellers," an enchanting immersive son et lumière event set within the breathtaking Winchester Cathedral.

Tour
All year round

Tours

From classic cathedral tours to special interest tours, browse the opportunities for a deeper exploration of Winchester Cathedral.
Exhibition
All year round

Kings and Scribes Exhibition

Explore over 1,000 years of history in the Kings and Scribes: Birth of a Nation exhibition.
Tour
All year round

Tower Tour

Enjoy an exhilarating tower tour of Winchester Cathedral with magnificent views across Winchester and the county.

Christmas Market
22nd November - 22nd December 2024

Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market

Open daily from Friday 22nd November – Sunday 22nd December 2024. Free admission.
Service
30th November - 25th December 2024

Christmas Services

Advent & Christmas Services running from 2nd - 25th December and everyone is welcome to attend.
Workshops
1st December 6.00pm, 21st December 2.00pm & 6.00pm

Christmas Candle Making Workshop by piano and candlelight — Led by Laura Fisher

Be introduced to the candle-making world through our introductory sessions led by our candle specialist. The perfect activity to join in the run up to Christmas.

Service
Friday 20th & Saturday 21st December 2024 at 6.30pm

Winchester Cathedral Carol Services 2024

Experience the holy grandeur of this spectacular traditional Carol Service sung by the Choir of Winchester Cathedral.

Concert
Saturday 21st December 2024 at 12.00pm

Chamber Choir Concert: Advent and Christmas

Experience the joy of Christmas with the Winchester Cathedral Chamber Choir.
Art Installation
22nd January - 26th February 2025

Whales — In Partnership with Messums.org

Three monumental sculptures of sperm whales, created by artist Tessa Campbell Fraser, will hang from the cathedral's Nave in this immersive art installation.
Concert
Saturday 1st February 2025, 8.00pm (doors open 7.30pm)

The Norfolk Broads — Folk concert under the Whales installation

The Norfolk Broads, a four-piece female ensemble, are coming to Winchester Cathedral to perform their festival-favourite folk songs under the Whales installation.

Talk
Thursday 6th February 2025, 7.30pm-9.30pm

Ocean Giants: Whales and the Worlds They Shape

Join academics from the University of Southampton for an immersive evening of thought-provoking talks and performances that explore the diverse worlds created by whales. Bringing together science, art, and law, these experts will highlight the far-reaching impact of these majestic creatures on our planet.
Concert
Friday 7th February 2025, 8.00pm (doors open 7.30pm)

Kimber's Men — Shanty concert under the Whales installation

Captivating audiences with their fabulous harmonies and amusing banter since the year 2001, Kimber's Men have performed at folk and shanty festivals throughout the length and breadth of the UK and internationally. Don't miss their first performance at Winchester Cathedral!
Concert
Saturday 8th February 2025, 8.00pm (doors open 7.30pm)

Sold Out: The Longest Johns and El Pony Pisador — Sea shanty and folk legends concert

Sea shanty and folk legends The Longest Johns and El Pony Pisador are coming to Winchester Cathedral for a one-of-a-kind, once-in-a-lifetime performance beneath three enormous sperm whales.
Talk
Wednesday 12th February 2025, 10.30am - 12.00pm

Artist Talk : Tessa Campbell Fraser — Creator of the Whales installation

Join Tessa Campbell Fraser as she discusses her work and the making of Whales, followed by a visit to the cathedral to view the work with the artist.
Date night
Friday 14th February 2025, 7.15pm - 9.15pm

Valentine's Date Night under the Whales — The ones that didn't get away!

In search of a unique experience for your Valentine's plans? Experience the Whales installation with your loved ones and enjoy special music, cocktails, tours and experiences.
Experience
Saturday 15th February 2025, 9.00pm - 10.30pm

Silent disco under the Whales — For adults

Fun for all the family, grab your dancing shoes for an unforgettable evening as you dance like no one's watching under the Whales installation.
Family
Saturday 15th February 2025, 7.00pm - 8.30pm

Silent disco under the Whales — For families

Fun for all the family, grab your dancing shoes for an unforgettable evening as you dance like no one's watching under the Whales.
Family
Wednesday 19th February 2025, 10.00am, 10.30am, 12.00pm, 12.30pm, 2.00pm, and 2.30pm

The Whale : Plastic Ocean — Circo Rum Baba

With the use of exquisite puppets, comedy and music, Circo Rum Ba Ba explore the tale of sea creatures and their battle to survive in an ocean full of rubbish. A fun and educational experience for children.

Experience
Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd February 2025, 7.30pm - 9.30pm

How to be a Whale — A bioacoustic listening journey under the Whales installation

How To Be A Whale is a bioacoustic listening journey - a soundscape of many hundreds of scientific recordings woven together into a story told through the lives of seven different whales and dolphins in a celebration of the sounds of the sea.
Talk
Saturday 22nd February 2025, 2.00pm - 3.00pm

Author talk and book signing: Tom Mustill 'How to Speak Whale'

Join biologist turned filmmaker and writer Tom Mustill for a thrilling investigation into the pioneering world of animal communication, where big data and artificial intelligence are changing our relationship with animals forever.
Festival
Friday 28th February 2025

Church Times Festival of Faith and Literature — Day one

Come along to celebrate the very best new fiction and non-fiction with a faith perspective. Come for one event, one day, or the whole weekend.
A range of events
February - October 2025

Celebrating Jane — 250 years of Jane Austen #JA250
Music experience
Saturday 1st March 2025, 2.30pm - 6.30pm

Be a Chorister — Open day

This free event is open to any girl in Years 5, 6 & 7 who would like to learn more about being a Chorister at Winchester Cathedral.
Festival
Saturday 1st March 2025

Church Times Festival of Faith and Literature — Day two

Come along to celebrate the very best new fiction and non-fiction with a faith perspective. Come for one event, one day, or the whole weekend.
Festival
Sunday 2nd March 2025

Church Times Festival of Faith and Literature — Day three

Come along to celebrate the very best new fiction and non-fiction with a faith perspective. Come for one event, one day, or the whole weekend.

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