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Morning Prayer

8:30am to 9:00am The Shrine of St Cuthbert

Morning Prayer is a said service with prayers, psalms and bible readings. We pray for God’s blessing for the day ahead, for the world and those in need. The service lasts around 30 minutes.

The World comes to Durham: Museum Exhibition

10:00am to 4:00pm

See fragments of flasks, bottles and jugs from the 1600s, manuscripts and jewellery in the latest collection gallery exhibition. Learn more about the people who travelled to Durham, the items they brought and the journeys they took in the latest collection gallery exhibition.

Holy Communion

12:30pm to 1:00pm

A service of prayers and Bible readings, in which we offer bread and wine to God in thanksgiving for his goodness to us, which we receive back as the body and blood of Christ. The service lasts around 30 minutes.

Evening Prayer

5:30pm to 6:15pm The Nave

Psalm 97

Evensong is a service of bible readings, psalms and prayers. The Choir sing for us accompanied, usually, by organ music. We follow the service using the Book of Common Prayer of 1662 giving thanks for the day that has past. The service lasts around 45 minutes.

Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas

7:30pm

Enjoy an outstanding musical evening in the days after Christmas with a performance of Vivaldi's timeless classic, The Four Seasons, in the spectacular candlelit setting of Durham Cathedral. Featuring some of the UK's most exceptional performers, The Piccadilly Sinfonietta will treat you to a feast of classical masterpieces! We are also delighted to include a performance of Mozart's famous piano concerto in C Major, a favourite with audiences around world and also Corelli’s exquisite Christmas Concerto, the perfect additions to our festive programme for you!