60 events for “Exeter Cathedral”

Exeter Cathedral · Family

A relaxed art session where families make something to take home, from birds to mini cathedrals and the Green Man, led by the cathedral's in-house professional artist. For families with children of all ages.

Exeter Cathedral · Talks & Workshops

A drop-in look at engraved frontispieces, the decorative images that opened early modern books. It shows how one picture can signal a work's themes, prestige and authorship. For book lovers and anyone interested in early printing.

Devon and Exeter Institution · Talks & Workshops

A lecture by Malcolm Hebron on Romanesque art, looking at the networks of pilgrimage, monasteries and crusades that spread the style across Europe in the 11th and 12th centuries. Suited to people curious about medieval art and architecture, with time for questions afterwards.

Exeter Cathedral · Community

A labyrinth walk, a winding pilgrim path to the centre and back, walked prayerfully and reflectively in your own way. For anyone wanting a quiet, contemplative walk with no single method to follow.

Exeter Cathedral · Talks & Workshops

Dr Cherry Lewis, a geologist and historian of science, tells the life of apothecary James Parkinson, who first identified the disease, including his pamphlets and fossil illustrations. Suits anyone interested in medical history.

Exeter Cathedral · Art & Exhibitions

A sketching workshop on medieval art and iconography, looking at religious figures and artworks in the Cathedral before drawing your own in medieval style. Suits people curious about art history and sketching.

St Michael & All Angels Church, Mount Dinham · Music

An eight-part professional vocal ensemble singing a programme from plainsong to Tavener, Elgar and Victoria, with sacred choral works from early polyphony to the present day. Suits fans of choral and sacred music.

Exeter Cathedral · Community

A county remembrance service in the Cathedral with music from the Cathedral Choir, attended by military and veteran associations, with commemorative wreaths laid during the service. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Exeter Cathedral · Talks & Workshops

A guided tour of the Cathedral Library and Archives, looking at stories from the seventeenth-century conflict and the traces it left on the building and its decoration. Suits anyone interested in 17th-century history.

Exeter Cathedral · Community

A service of prayers and a two-minute silence to mark Armistice Day at the Cathedral, open to all. Suits anyone who wants to take part in the remembrance and reflect on the day.

Exeter Cathedral · Food & Drink

A Christmas market set against the cathedral, with chalets of artisan crafts, seasonal treats and mulled wine from handpicked traders from Devon and beyond. Suits Christmas shoppers and anyone who enjoys festive food.

Exeter Cathedral · Talks & Workshops

A drop-in look at archive collections, with a display of original items and a chance to chat with the archivist about how records are cared for. Suited to history lovers of every age and a good introduction to archives.

Exeter Cathedral · Music

Two concerts for schools to sing together, one open to all schools and one celebrating the charity single from the Rise Up project. Teachers Rock is a vocal learning platform that encourages young people to sing alongside their teachers.

Exeter Cathedral · Music

A new oratorio retelling the Christmas story through Handel's music, including highlights from Messiah. Gabrieli's musicians perform with school and youth choirs from across Devon. Suited to families and Handel fans.

Exeter Cathedral · Art & Exhibitions

A practical session examining early printed books to learn how they were printed, sewn and bound during the hand-press period. Suited to book lovers and anyone curious about how books were made by hand.

Exeter Cathedral · Music

Kieshia Chun and her Million Dollar Band perform Whitney Houston's biggest hits, including I Have Nothing, Greatest Love of All and I Will Always Love You, by candlelight. Suited to Houston fans who want to sing along.

Exeter Cathedral · Family

A day for children aged 6 to 10 who love to sing, with song practice, a guided tour and a chance to sing alongside the choristers at a service. Suited to young singers curious about cathedral choral tradition.

Exeter Cathedral · Talks & Workshops

A two-session course by Revd Professor Christopher Bryan on the Lord's Prayer, exploring how a familiar prayer is also extraordinary. Suited to Christians and anyone interested in the Bible and prayer.

St Nicholas Priory · Talks & Workshops

A walking tour of three of the city's churches, looking at how the Reformation changed them. The tour takes up to two hours, with a ten-minute walk between churches. Suited to history lovers curious about Exeter's religious past.

Exeter Cathedral · Music

The Mediaeval Baebes mark 30 years with a concert of ethereal harmonies, opening with a torchlit procession and including songs from their album The Spinning Wheel. Suited to fans of choral and medieval-inspired music.

Exeter Cathedral · Community

An annual service remembering loved ones who have died, with readings, poems, music and carols, followed by a Tree of Light that shines through December. Suited to anyone remembering someone at this time of year.

Exeter Cathedral · Music

A West End cast and live band perform festive hits such as White Christmas and Winter Wonderland in a candlelit concert. Sing-along classics make it a good pick for families and anyone after a seasonal evening of familiar songs.

Exeter Cathedral · Music

More than 100 singers from two Devon Musical Theatre Choirs perform big songs from Les Misérables, Wicked, The Phantom of the Opera and more, under Kelly Young. Proceeds go to Devon Air Ambulance, suiting musical theatre fans.

Exeter Cathedral · Music

The Exeter Cathedral Choir joins early-music specialists Devon Baroque for a seasonal performance of Handel's Messiah. A good pick for lovers of choral and baroque music.

Exeter Cathedral · Community

All are welcome to a carol service led by the Lord Mayor and the Dean, a seasonal gathering for those who enjoy choral singing and traditional services.

Exeter Cathedral · Talks & Workshops

A drop-in session where the Library and Archives team shows a selection of favourite items from its library and archive collections. For history fans and anyone who likes browsing archive treasures.

Exeter Cathedral · Music

The choir returns for its annual Christmas concert, now in its 11th year, for an evening of festive singing. Suits choir fans and anyone who enjoys seasonal music sung together.

Exeter Cathedral · Talks & Workshops

A two-session course by Revd Professor Christopher Bryan on the Lord's Prayer, exploring how a familiar prayer is also extraordinary. Suited to Christians and anyone interested in the Bible and prayer.

Exeter Cathedral · Music

A short lunchtime set of favourite carols offers a break from Christmas shopping. Suits anyone out in town who fancies a few minutes of festive music in the middle of the day.

Exeter Cathedral · Music

A short lunchtime set of favourite carols offers a break from Christmas shopping. Suits anyone out in town who fancies a few minutes of festive music in the middle of the day.

Exeter Cathedral · Music

Karl Loxley, a finalist on The Voice, sings festive classics such as White Christmas and O Holy Night, plus songs from much-loved musicals. For fans of festive crossover and big theatrical voices.

Exeter Cathedral · Music

A one-hour piano programme featuring Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata alongside works by Chopin and Liszt. For piano lovers and anyone who wants a short, classic recital.

Exeter Cathedral · Community

A service of lessons and carols that opens with Bishop John de Grandisson's service. For those who enjoy traditional seasonal worship, readings and carols.

Exeter Cathedral · Community

A run of festive services, from a crib service and a lessons and carols service to Midnight Mass. For churchgoers who want to mark the season with carols and worship.

Exeter Cathedral ·

Exeter Cathedral · Community

Choral services sung by Exeter Cathedral Choir, from a Choral Eucharist to Choral Evensong. For those who enjoy choral worship and seasonal music.

Exeter Cathedral · Community

Three services of Morning Prayer, Said Eucharist and Evening Prayer across the festive period, for churchgoers and anyone who wants traditional worship over the holidays.

Exeter Cathedral · Art & Exhibitions

An immersive sound, light and art installation moves through the ancient worlds of the Etruscans, Egyptians, Romans, Mayans and Anglo-Saxons, with large projections and an original soundtrack. Visitors can stay as long as they like.

Exeter Cathedral · Talks & Workshops

A look at 18th and 19th century satirical cartoons and posters that stirred debate, lampooning bishops, army officers and local politicians. Includes newly rediscovered cartoons of Napoleon and John Bull. For history fans and satire lovers.

Exeter Cathedral · Talks & Workshops

Librarian Emma Laws leads a curator-led tour of the treasures and library collections, including wax votives found above a bishop's tomb in 1943. For history enthusiasts and literature lovers.

Exeter Cathedral · Music

Motown classics from The Supremes, The Temptations, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye, performed by candlelight. For fans of soul and Motown who like a night of classic hits.

Exeter Cathedral · Music

Amy Winehouse songs such as Valerie, Rehab and Tears Dry On Their Own, performed by a live band and vocalists by candlelight. For fans of soul music and Winehouse's sound.

Exeter Cathedral · Music

Ed Sheeran hits such as Shape of You and Thinking Out Loud, performed by world-class vocalists and a live band by candlelight. For Ed Sheeran fans who want a singalong evening of their favourite songs.

Exeter Cathedral · Art & Exhibitions

A 1:200 million scale replica of the Sun by artist Luke Jerram, showing surface detail such as sunspots and solar flares, with an original sound composition. For curious visitors interested in science, astronomy and art.

Exeter Cathedral · Talks & Workshops

A drop-in look at how people have written in, reworked and personalised their books into spaces for notes and collected thoughts. For book lovers and anyone who has ever scribbled in a margin.

Exeter Cathedral · Club Night

A silent disco with two DJs battling for the dance floor across two headset channels, under Luke Jerram's Helios, a giant internally lit sculpture of the Sun. For 18+ dancers who want something different.

Exeter Cathedral · Music

A selection of romantic piano masterpieces played by candlelight, a gentle evening for couples or anyone who loves classical piano and quiet, atmospheric concerts.

Exeter Cathedral · Talks & Workshops

Retired archdeacon Nick Shutt talks about his first novel, Marjorie's Memoirs, in conversation, followed by a short compline service. For readers interested in faith and literature.