Our Lenten pilgrimage starts on Ash Wednesday with services of music and readings - as well as traditional 'ashing' with the sign of the Cross, signifying repentance and reminding us of our mortality and our need of God. 

The Sarum Cycle, a series of 13 painted meditations on Christ’s Passion by Nicholas Mynheer, will be on display at Portsmouth Cathedral throughout Lent and Easter.

Our Lenten pilgrimage starts on Ash Wednesday with services of music and readings - as well as traditional 'ashing' with the sign of the Cross, signifying repentance and reminding us of our mortality and our need of God. 

Join us to mark the start of Lent in this said service of Communion. During the service, you will be invited to receive the sign of the cross in ash on your forehead as a symbol of penitence with music from our Lay Clerks and Choral Scholars.

A 5 week course exploring the season of Lent through the Nicholas Mynheer's Sarum Cycle, a series of 13 paintings picturing the passion of Christ.

A 5 week course exploring the season of Lent through the Nicholas Mynheer's Sarum Cycle, a series of 13 paintings picturing the passion of Christ.

Celebrate the 250th birthday of Jane Austen with music from her own collection, along with snippets of information about the musical thread running through her life and works.

The Gesualdo Six present a selection of Motets and Chansons from the French Court, focusing on European Queens: Anne of Brittany, Margaret of Austria, Anne Boleyn and Mary Tudor

As part of Portsmouth Cathedral's Early Music Festival, Portsmouth Cathedral Choir, soloists, and orchestra will be joined by children from local schools to present Part One of Handel's iconic oratorio—with a fresh twist.

A chance to reflect, pray and be inspired by the music of the Cathedral Choir (Boys) together with readings that explore the paintings of the Sarum Cycle which we are using as a focus for our Lenten meditations this year.

A 5 week course exploring the season of Lent through the Nicholas Mynheer's Sarum Cycle, a series of 13 paintings picturing the passion of Christ.

Using The Sarum Cycle of paintings and other of his artworks Nicholas Mynheer explores the last week in the life of Jesus Christ.

A 5 week course exploring the season of Lent through the Nicholas Mynheer's Sarum Cycle, a series of 13 paintings picturing the passion of Christ.

A 5 week course exploring the season of Lent through the Nicholas Mynheer's Sarum Cycle, a series of 13 paintings picturing the passion of Christ.

The Eucharist of the Last Supper recalls how Jesus washed the feet of his disciples as a sign of loving service, shared bread and wine and instituted the Eucharist.

Join us on a Good Friday journey for all ages as we travel around the Cathedral, tracing the journey of Jesus to the Cross and on to the promise of Easter.

Our Holy Week preacher, Christine Smith, will offer her reflections on 'Love and Lament: Voices of the Passion'

You will have the opportunity to sing in the magnificent surroundings of Portsmouth Cathedral for this annual devotional service of Stainer's 'The Crucifixion'. 

A special Easter Day service at #PompeySundays, our informal cafe-style service suitable for all ages. Followed by an Easter Egg hunt.

Our celebrations of the resurrection of Jesus, begun last night, continue with festal services today.

Our Easter Day services conclude with joyful music from the Cathedral Choir.

Our Michael James Organ Scholar 2024/25 plays a selection of organ music. Kim was schooled at Radley College and is Organ Scholar Elect to Selwyn College, Cambridge.

Join us for a captivating organ concert with Matthew Owens, former Organist of Wells Cathedral and now Director of Vocal Studies at the Royal Marines School of Music.