January What's On

The Chester Christmas Market may be gone but don’t worry you still have one week left to see the Christmas Tree Festival at Chester Cathedral. The final day to experience the Christmas Trees is Sunday 5 January.

The Cathedral Choir is on break for Christmas holiday which means there will be Said Evening Prayer until they return on Thursday 9 January when we will return to Choral Evensong. If you’ve never attended a service at the Cathedral before Evensong is a perfect introduction to worship and opportunity to hear our incredible Choir in action. We welcome everyone of all faiths and none both at the Cathedral and at worship.

Sunday 5 January 3pm join us for the Epiphany Carol Service. This is a special service to greet the arrival of the three wise men, with music sung by the Cathedral’s Nave Choir and carols for all to sing. Pre-booking is not required, simply come along to the Cathedral. The service will also be streamed on our official YouTube channel.

Small Sounds drop-in music sessions for children aged 0 to 5 and their grown-ups returns Monday 13 January at 2pm. Shake, rattle and roll with your little ones and discover the joy of music through songs and play. Join our brilliant workshop leader, Krista, who will take families and their little ones on a journey of musical discovery. Through songs and play, the sessions will help the youngsters to find their voices and experience the joy of singing. No booking required, just turn up. Find out more here. 

Bouquet and Bells Wedding Fayre will be taking place Saturday 11 January from 11am-3pm. An enchanting showcase for couples ready to plan their perfect day with a specially selected range of amazing suppliers. Tickets are £2 per person and every couple that pre-registers will automatically be entered into a draw to win a VIP upgrade for 2 people on the day. Tickets available here.

After a jam-packed November and December our only concert this month is The Music of U2 by Candlelight taking place on Friday 17 and Saturday 18 January. Featuring a spectacular cast of world-class vocalists and epic live band, tickets can be booked here.

Do you know a child who loves to sing? Chester Cathedral is seeking boys and girls aged 5-11 to join the prestigious Cathedral Choir. Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of singing games and rehearsals culminating a service of Choral Evensong at the end of the afternoon. All are welcome (no experience necessary) to Be a Chorister for a Day.  
Girls | Saturday 18 January | 1.30 – 5pm
Boys | Saturday 25 January | 1.30 – 5pm

For more information and to register for this free event please contact Dan Mathieson, Head of Music Outreach and Assistant Organist, at [email protected]

Have you ever wanted to hear the Cathedral Grand Organ? We have a weekly organ recital every Thursday at 1.10pm. The recitals are free with a retiring collection (suggested donation of £5). January’s organ recital programme can be found here. 

Want to learn more about Chester Cathedral on your visit? Book onto one our incredible tours running Monday-Saturday. Cathedral Discovery Tours can be booked here and our award-winning Tower Tour can be booked here.