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What’s on

As well as our regular and special services, Portsmouth Cathedral is home to a number of events and concerts throughout the year including music and exhibitions.

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Featured Events
‘Darkness to Light’ an Advent Carol Service
Dec 1
‘Darkness to Light’ an Advent Carol Service
Christmas Fair
Dec 7
Christmas Fair
The Snowman Live with the Solent Symphony Orchestra
Dec 14
The Snowman Live with the Solent Symphony Orchestra
Frozen - Sing-along (PG) - Festive Film Screening
Dec 20
Frozen - Sing-along (PG) - Festive Film Screening
The Muppets A Christmas Carol - Sing-along (U) - Festive Film Screening
Dec 20
The Muppets A Christmas Carol - Sing-along (U) - Festive Film Screening
Crib Services
Dec 24
Crib Services
Crib Services
Dec 24
Crib Services
Burns Night Ceilidh
Jan 25
Burns Night Ceilidh
Torchlight Mysteries Presents: 'Murder at the Cathedral - The Three Tun Mystery'
Mar 15
Torchlight Mysteries Presents: 'Murder at the Cathedral - The Three Tun Mystery'

All events and special services

Featured
The Word is Near
Nov 27
The Word is Near

As a group, we read and discuss the forthcoming Sunday Bible readings, making connections between scripture, faith and life.

A Grand Georgian Christmas with Gabrieli Roar
Nov 27
A Grand Georgian Christmas with Gabrieli Roar

We are thrilled to announce that tickets are now available for the much-anticipated Grand Georgian Christmas concert, presented by Gabrieli and ROAR.

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Nov 30
Family Friendly, Fair / Market
Love Southsea Christmas Gift Market
Family Friendly, Fair / Market

Love Southsea Markets return to bring a magical two-day Christmas shopping event to Portsmouth Cathedral.

Family Friendly, Fair / Market
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Nov 30
Family Friendly, Fair / Market
Love Southsea Christmas Gift Market - Late Night Shopping
Family Friendly, Fair / Market

Love Southsea Markets return to bring a magical two-day Christmas shopping event to Portsmouth Cathedral.

Family Friendly, Fair / Market
‘Darkness to Light’ an Advent Carol Service
Dec 1
Community, Services
‘Darkness to Light’ an Advent Carol Service
Community, Services

Experience the beauty of Advent in an atmospheric service as Portsmouth Cathedral moves from darkness to light, symbolising the world’s journey from despair to hope.

Community, Services
Advent Course
Dec 2
Community
Advent Course
Community

We invite you to put aside material preparations for Christmas and explore in different ways, poems relevant to our theme.

Community
Candlelit Compline during Advent
Dec 2
Community, Services
Candlelit Compline during Advent
Community, Services

Join us for the candlelit service of Compline, a time for quiet reflection at the end of the day.

Community, Services
The Word is Near
Dec 4
The Word is Near

As a group, we read and discuss the forthcoming Sunday Bible readings, making connections between scripture, faith and life.

Deck the Hall! Talk with Andrew Gant - Friends Coffee Morning
Dec 5
Community
Deck the Hall! Talk with Andrew Gant - Friends Coffee Morning
Community

Join us for a special Friends of Portsmouth Cathedral talk with author and musician Andrew Gant as he discusses his latest book, Deck the Hall.

Community
Christmas Fair
Dec 7
Fair / Market
Christmas Fair
Fair / Market

Join us for festive fun at Portsmouth Cathedral’s annual Christmas Fair.

Fair / Market
Carols on the Green
Dec 7
Carols on the Green

Come and sing traditional Christmas carols with family and friends outside the Cathedral, joyfully accompanied by the festive sounds of the PGS Brass Band, filling the air with warmth and Christmas cheer.

Lunch Club
Dec 9
Lunch Club

Catch up with friends and meet new people, as our fantastic volunteers serve up a hot meal, pudding, and hot drink after.

Lunch Club
Dec 9
Lunch Club

Catch up with friends and meet new people, as our fantastic volunteers serve up a hot meal, pudding, and hot drink after.

Advent Course
Dec 9
Community
Advent Course
Community

We invite you to put aside material preparations for Christmas and explore in different ways, poems relevant to our theme.

Community
Candlelit Compline during Advent
Dec 9
Community, Services
Candlelit Compline during Advent
Community, Services

Join us for the candlelit service of Compline, a time for quiet reflection at the end of the day.

Community, Services
The Word is Near
Dec 11
The Word is Near

As a group, we read and discuss the forthcoming Sunday Bible readings, making connections between scripture, faith and life.

Brass Rubbing Trails
Dec 13
Community
Brass Rubbing Trails
Community

Portsmouth Cathedral is hosting a brass rubbing trail this Christmas.

Community
The Snowman Live with the Solent Symphony Orchestra
Dec 14
The Snowman Live with the Solent Symphony Orchestra

Make it a  Christmas to remember, with a special screening of family favourite, Raymond Briggs’ ‘The Snowman’  accompanied by a live orchestra and solo chorister.  

The Snowman Live with the Solent Symphony Orchestra
Dec 14
The Snowman Live with the Solent Symphony Orchestra

Make it a  Christmas to remember, with a special screening of family favourite, Raymond Briggs’ ‘The Snowman’  accompanied by a live orchestra and solo chorister.  

The Snowman Live with the Solent Symphony Orchestra
Dec 14
The Snowman Live with the Solent Symphony Orchestra

Make it a  Christmas to remember, with a special screening of family favourite, Raymond Briggs’ ‘The Snowman’  accompanied by a live orchestra and solo chorister.  

Coffee and Carols - Anna Chaplaincy
Dec 15
Community, Services
Coffee and Carols - Anna Chaplaincy
Community, Services

Join us for “Coffee & Carols,” hosted by the Anna Chaplaincy, where the spirit of Christmas comes alive in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Community, Services
Advent Course
Dec 16
Community
Advent Course
Community

We invite you to put aside material preparations for Christmas and explore in different ways, poems relevant to our theme.

Community
Candlelit Compline during Advent
Dec 16
Community, Services
Candlelit Compline during Advent
Community, Services

Join us for the candlelit service of Compline, a time for quiet reflection at the end of the day.

Community, Services
Future Folk Christmas Concert
Dec 17
Future Folk Christmas Concert

Following their successful concert in the spring, Future Folk return to Portsmouth Cathedral in time for Christmas.

The Word is Near
Dec 18
The Word is Near

As a group, we read and discuss the forthcoming Sunday Bible readings, making connections between scripture, faith and life.

Frozen - Sing-along (PG) - Festive Film Screening
Dec 20
Family Friendly, Film
Frozen - Sing-along (PG) - Festive Film Screening
Family Friendly, Film

Christmas is not complete without a Singalong to your favourite film. On Friday 20th December, experience Frozen, the hit musical comedy from Walt Disney Animation Studios, like never before. 

Family Friendly, Film
The Muppets A Christmas Carol - Sing-along (U) - Festive Film Screening
Dec 20
Family Friendly, Film
The Muppets A Christmas Carol - Sing-along (U) - Festive Film Screening
Family Friendly, Film

The Muppets present their own touching rendition of Charles Dickens' classic tale. Ebenezer Scrooge, is held accountable for his dastardly ways during night-time visitations by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and future.

Family Friendly, Film
Christmas Carol Service - Live streamed
Dec 21
Community, Services
Christmas Carol Service - Live streamed
Community, Services

All are warmly welcome to join us for our beautiful services of carols and readings by candlelight.

Community, Services
Christmas Carol Service
Dec 22
Community, Services
Christmas Carol Service
Community, Services

All are warmly welcome to join us for our beautiful services of carols and readings by candlelight.

Community, Services
Christmas Carol Service
Dec 23
Community, Services
Christmas Carol Service
Community, Services

All are warmly welcome to join us for our beautiful services of carols and readings by candlelight.

Community, Services