Events 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. Concert Tuesday lunchtimes at 1.15pm Lunchtime Concerts Brighten up your lunchtime with musical performances from local musicians, and pupils of schools and colleges from around the county. Most Tuesdays, 1.15pm-1.50pm. Concert Thursday 21st November 2024, 7.30pm - 9.30pm Winchester Philharmonic Choir Concert — Mendelssohn’s choral masterpiece Elijah Under the direction of Sarah Baldock, Winchester Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra will be joined by Winchester College Choral Society and Chapel Choir to perform Mendelssohn's choral masterpiece Elijah. Christmas Market 22nd November - 22nd December 2024 Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market Open daily from Friday 22nd November – Sunday 22nd December 2024. Free admission. Workshops Sunday 24th November, 5.00pm - 6.30pm Christmas Singing Workshop — Led by Sweet Charity Choir Do you enjoy singing, but have never experienced the joy of singing in a group? Love to sing but only in the shower? Well, come and join Jenny Deacon, from Sweet Charity Choir, as she guides you how to sing in 3 part harmony with complete strangers! Workshops 25th November and 2nd December 2024, 7.00pm Christmas Paint Club Workshop — Led by The Paint Club Join us for a step-by-step painting workshop at Winchester Cathedral. Enjoy an evening out with friends, unwind and discover your inner artist. Parade Thursday 28th November 2024 from 5.30pm Lantern Parade Fun for all the family, Winchester Cathedral's popular Winter event returns and everyone is welcome to join in. 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. Workshops 3rd, 10th and 19th December 2024, 1.00pm and 4.00pm Christmas Glass Fusing Workshop — Led by Alison Smith founder of Lunar Glass Create a set of Christmas decorations and a trinket dish or tea-light holder in this fun and relaxed introduction to glass fusing. Workshops Various dates during the Christmas Market Christmas Silversmithing Workshops — Led by Jewellery with JessicaMarie A series of workshops giving you the opportunity to create your own rings, bangles or Christmas decorations alongside the talented local silversmither, Jess Meader. Make something special for yourself or to gift as a present this Christmas. Workshops 7th, 8th & 12th December 2024 at 1.00pm Christmas Block Printing Workshop — Led by Nell Create your own unique Christmas stationery this festive season. Concert Saturday 7th December at 7.30 pm The Waynflete Singers - A Classical Christmas The Waynflete Singers return to the Cathedral for their ever-popular Christmas concert. They are joined by the English Chamber Orchestra and a superb line-up of soloists . Concert Wednesday 11th December 2024 at 7.15pm ( doors open at 6.45pm) Naomi House & Jacksplace Christmas Carol Service — Raising funds for hospices for young people Join for a heart-warming evening of festive celebration and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas and spread joy to those who need it most. Concert Saturday 14th December 2024 at 7.00pm (doors open 6.15pm) Christmas Concert : A Festival of Choirs — Sung by the Choral Foundation Let the wonderful choirs of Winchester Cathedral entertain you with an evening of glorious Christmas music, including traditional favourites, exciting new pieces and much-loved audience carols. Concert Thursday 19th December, 4.00pm - 4.30pm Benjamin Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols A performance of one of Benjamin Britten’s best-loved choral works performed by the Winchester Cathedral Choir and harpist Elizabeth Green. 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 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. 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) 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. 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. 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 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. 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. 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.