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.
Sometimes called Lady Day, the Annunciation celebrates Gabriel's announcement to Mary that she would be the mother of God's Son. Nine months before Christmas, this festival paves the way for Christmas and the amazing truth of the Incarnation.
Experience Portsmouth Cathedral like never before with ‘Space’, an immersive light and sound installation created by Luxmuralis, taking place from 25–29 March 2025.
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.
Experience Portsmouth Cathedral like never before with ‘Space’, an immersive light and sound installation created by Luxmuralis, taking place from 25–29 March 2025.
Candlelit Compline is a short, peaceful service of Night Prayer held during Lent, offering a moment of stillness to end the day.
Delight in our weekly recitals live from the Cathedral, featuring members of the Cathedral Music Department, and special guest artists.
Experience Portsmouth Cathedral like never before with ‘Space’, an immersive light and sound installation created by Luxmuralis, taking place from 25–29 March 2025.
Experience Portsmouth Cathedral like never before with ‘Space’, an immersive light and sound installation created by Luxmuralis, taking place from 25–29 March 2025.
Experience Portsmouth Cathedral like never before with ‘Space’, an immersive light and sound installation created by Luxmuralis, taking place from 25–29 March 2025.
Catch up with friends and meet new people, as our fantastic volunteers serve up a hot meal, pudding, and hot drink after.
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.
Candlelit Compline is a short, peaceful service of Night Prayer held during Lent, offering a moment of stillness to end the day.
Delight in our weekly recitals live from the Cathedral, featuring members of the Cathedral Music Department, and special guest artists.
Come an experience yoga in a beautiful and peaceful setting of Portsmouth Cathedral.
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.
Candlelit Compline is a short, peaceful service of Night Prayer held during Lent, offering a moment of stillness to end the day.
Our regular ‘Meet the Dean’ session at Portsmouth Cathedral offers a chance for members of the congregation and local community to have a one-to-one conversation with The Very Reverend Dr. Anthony Cane.
Delight in our weekly recitals live from the Cathedral, featuring members of the Cathedral Music Department, and special guest artists.
Join us for a relaxed and welcoming celebration of Palm Sunday at Portsmouth Cathedral!
Portsmouth Cathedral warmly invites you to join us for our Palm Sunday Eucharist, marking the beginning of Holy Week.
A reflective and interactive service exploring the events of Holy Week and Easter, especially suitable for older people and those living with dementia. Followed by tea and hot cross buns.
Join us during Holy Week for a special service featuring an address led by our Holy Week preacher, The Very Revd Jane Hedges, followed by the quiet and reflective service of Compline.
Join us during Holy Week for a special service featuring an address led by our Holy Week preacher, The Very Revd Jane Hedges, followed by the quiet and reflective service of Compline.
Join us during Holy Week for a special service featuring an address led by our Holy Week preacher, The Very Revd Jane Hedges, followed by the quiet and reflective service of Compline.
On Maundy Thursday, Bishop Jonathan gathers with clergy and lay ministers from across the Diocese for the Chrism Eucharist, marking the beginning of the most solemn and special three days in the Church's year.
The Maundy Thursday Eucharist of the Last Supper recalls the profound acts of love and humility that Jesus shared with his disciples on the night before his crucifixion.
After the Maundy Thursday Eucharist, all are welcome to join us for the Watch of Prayer in the St Thomas Chapel, where we will keep vigil in prayer and reflection until midnight.
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.
Join us at Portsmouth Cathedral for The Three Hours on Good Friday, a time of deep reflection on the suffering and sacrifice of Christ. This solemn service, led by The Very Revd Jane Hedges, will be structured around meditations, prayer, silence, and music, guiding us through the final moments of Jesus' earthly life.
You will have the opportunity to sing in the magnificent surroundings of Portsmouth Cathedral for this annual devotional service of Stainer's 'The Crucifixion'.
The Easter Eve Vigil is the first service of Easter, led by The Bishop, as we gather to celebrate the resurrection of Christ. This special service includes the lighting of the Paschal Candle, symbolising the triumph of light over darkness, and the renewal of baptismal vows.
A quiet and reflective service of Holy Communion following the Book of Common Prayer. This simple, said service includes prayers, scripture readings, and the opportunity to receive communion.
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.
Join us at Portsmouth Cathedral for a special Come and Sing event, celebrating the joy of Easter through music. Whether you're an experienced singer or simply love to sing, all are welcome to take part in this uplifting occasion.
Enjoy wonderful music in the unique surroundings of Portsmouth Cathedral, joined by talented Organists.
Future Folk returns to the Cathedral after a hugely successful Christmas show in 2024. We are back with an incredible mix of Folk, Americana and Country for this show.
Come an experience yoga in a beautiful and peaceful setting of Portsmouth Cathedral.
Enjoy wonderful music in the unique surroundings of Portsmouth Cathedral, joined by talented Organists.
London Concertante return to Portsmouth to perform Vivaldi's Four Seasons and The Lark Ascending by Candlelight.
Come along and catch up with other members of the Cathedral community. All are welcome to join, learn more about the Friends and their work to support the Cathedral.
Enjoy wonderful music in the unique surroundings of Portsmouth Cathedral, joined by talented Organists.
Enjoy wonderful music in the unique surroundings of Portsmouth Cathedral, joined by talented Organists.
Come an experience yoga in a beautiful and peaceful setting of Portsmouth Cathedral.
Come an experience yoga in a beautiful and peaceful setting of Portsmouth Cathedral.
Come an experience yoga in a beautiful and peaceful setting of Portsmouth Cathedral.
Come an experience yoga in a beautiful and peaceful setting of Portsmouth Cathedral.
Come an experience yoga in a beautiful and peaceful setting of Portsmouth Cathedral.
Come along and catch up with other members of the Cathedral community. All are welcome to join, learn more about the Friends and their work to support the Cathedral.
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.
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.
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
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.
Join Andrew Gant, author of The Making of Handel's Messiah, as he delves into the fascinating story behind one of the most enduring choral works of all time.
Delight in our weekly recitals live from the Cathedral, featuring members of the Cathedral Music Department, and special guest artists.
Candlelit Compline is a short, peaceful service of Night Prayer held during Lent, offering a moment of stillness to end the day.
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.
Portsmouth Cathedral offers an in-depth hour-long guided tour, that delves into the Cathedral's 800-year history and architectural features.
Catch up with friends and meet new people, as our fantastic volunteers serve up a hot meal, pudding, and hot drink after.
Nigel Atkinson Esq, His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire will talk about about the role of Lieutenancy and his experiences.
Delight in our weekly recitals live from the Cathedral, featuring members of the Cathedral Music Department, and special guest artists.
Candlelit Compline is a short, peaceful service of Night Prayer held during Lent, offering a moment of stillness to end the day.
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 Solent Symphony Orchestra invites music lovers to its second Spring Classics Concert at Portsmouth's historic Cathedral. Featuring Elias Simojoki, the Concerto Award prize winner from Portsmouth Music Festival.
Delight in our weekly recitals live from the Cathedral, featuring members of the Cathedral Music Department, and special guest artists.
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.
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.
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.
Come along and catch up with other members of the Cathedral community. All are welcome to join, learn more about the Friends and their work to support the Cathedral.
Catch up with friends and meet new people, as our fantastic volunteers serve up a hot meal, pudding, and hot drink after.
Delight in our weekly recitals live from the Cathedral, featuring members of the Cathedral Music Department, and special guest artists.
Join us for an hour-long Organ tour led by Dr David Price, Organist and the Master of the Choristers on the 25th February 2025.
In this evensong, we mark the presence of the Little Hope Exhibition in the Cathedral and pray for those involved in the work of Little Hope in Ukraine. We pray too for peace throughout the world.
"Little Hope Gallery" is a multinational program of exhibitions of Ukrainian children's art. It is run exclusively by a team of volunteers,
During half term we will be running some half term family activities in the Cathedral. The activities will run on Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 February from 9.30 to 11.30 and 1.30 to 3.30.
During half term we will be running some half term family activities in the Cathedral. The activities will run on Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 February from 9.30 to 11.30 and 1.30 to 3.30.
During half term we will be running some half term family activities in the Cathedral. The activities will run on Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 February from 9.30 to 11.30 and 1.30 to 3.30.
During half term we will be running some half term family activities in the Cathedral. The activities will run on Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 February from 9.30 to 11.30 and 1.30 to 3.30.
We are honoured to join with Portsmouth Pride to host a candlelit vigil marking UK Pride 2025.
