Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and The Lark Ascending
London Concertante pair Vivaldi’s vivid Four Seasons with Vaughan Williams’ soaring The Lark Ascending by candlelight.
Portsmouth Cathedral
Sitting in the heart of Old Portsmouth, Portsmouth Cathedral is much more than one of the city’s most historic buildings. Alongside its day-to-day life as a working cathedral, it hosts concerts, exhibitions, talks and special events throughout the year, often making brilliant use of its…
Upcoming events
23 upcoming events
Friday 13 Nov
Thursday 19 Nov
Lunchtime Live: Tom Cooper
Pianist Tom Cooper performs music by Bach, Robert Schumann and Brahms.
Friday 20 Nov
Luther Vandross – The Candlelight Concert
A vocalist and live band celebrate Luther Vandross with soulful favourites including Never Too Much and Dance with My Father.
Saturday 21 Nov
Yoga at the Cathedral
A gentle all-abilities Hatha Vinyasa class combining guided breathwork, flowing movement and deep relaxation in the Cathedral.
Portsmouth Choral Union: Fauré Requiem and The Sacred Veil
Portsmouth Choral Union pairs Fauré’s serene Requiem with Eric Whitacre’s powerful contemporary work The Sacred Veil.
Wednesday 25 Nov
Christmas Wreath Making
Create a festive wreath with the Cathedral Flower Guild, including materials, expert guidance, a festive drink and a mince pie.
Thursday 26 Nov
Lunchtime Live: Scarlett Martin
Award-winning young organist Scarlett Martin closes the Cathedral’s autumn Lunchtime Live series.
Saturday 28 Nov
Cathedral Christmas Fair
A traditional festive fair with Santa’s grotto, seasonal stalls, food, games, raffle prizes and handmade decorations.
Sunday 29 Nov
Advent Carol Service: From Darkness to Light
An atmospheric candlelit service with Cathedral Choir music and readings marking the beginning of Advent.
Friday 4 Dec
The Music of Motown at Christmas
World-class singers and a live band bring Motown favourites to life with festive flair in a candlelit Christmas celebration.
Sunday 6 Dec
London Concertante: Christmas at the Movies
A candlelit orchestral journey through festive film music from Home Alone, Elf, The Polar Express, Love Actually and more.
Friday 11 Dec
The Film Orchestra: Christmas at the Movies
The Great British Film Orchestra performs music from Home Alone, Love Actually, The Polar Express, Harry Potter, Elf and more.
Tuesday 15 Dec
Christmas at the Musicals
Soprano Nadia Eide and special guests celebrate songs from Phantom of the Opera, The Sound of Music, Matilda and more.
Thursday 17 Dec
London Concertante – Viennese Christmas Spectacular
A festive orchestral programme of Strauss waltzes, Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite and other sparkling Viennese favourites.
Friday 18 Dec
Christmas – The Candlelight Concert
A live band and vocalists perform festive favourites including White Christmas, Santa Baby and Winter Wonderland by candlelight.
Saturday 19 Dec
Anna Chaplaincy: Coffee and Carols
Informal Christmas carols and worship hosted by the Anna Chaplaincy, particularly suited to older people and carers.
The Best of Bublé – Home for Christmas
Josh Hindle and his live band bring Michael Bublé’s biggest hits and Christmas favourites to a full-production festive show.
Sunday 20 Dec
Christmas Carol Service
Traditional candlelit carol services with seasonal readings and music sung by the Cathedral Choir.
Monday 21 Dec
Christmas Carol Service
Traditional candlelit carol services with seasonal readings and music sung by the Cathedral Choir.
Tuesday 22 Dec
Christmas Carol Service
Traditional candlelit carol services with seasonal readings and music sung by the Cathedral Choir.
Wednesday 23 Dec
Christmas Carol Service
Traditional candlelit carol services with seasonal readings and music sung by the Cathedral Choir.
Thursday 24 Dec
Crib Service
A family-friendly retelling of the Nativity with Christmas carols; children can come dressed as an angel, shepherd or king.
Christmas Carol Service with Blessing of the Crib
A candlelit Christmas Eve service with readings, Cathedral Choir carols and the blessing of the Crib.
Midnight Mass
Welcome Christmas Day with a joyful celebration of Midnight Mass sung by the Cathedral Choir.
Friday 25 Dec
#PompeySundays Christmas Day
A relaxed café-style, all-age Christmas Day service celebrating the birth of Christ.
Eucharist for Christmas Day
The Cathedral’s principal Christmas celebration, sung by the Cathedral Choir with carols accompanied by trumpets and drums.