St Albans Cathedral

12/07/2025

🎼 Tonight: Britten Sinfonia perform Beethoven’s Ninth at St Albans Cathedral — with a star cast of soloists, two great choirs & conductor Paul Daniel. Plus Brahms' Alto Rhapsody & Festival Overture.

🎫 Final tickets remaining: https://ow.ly/WxIW50Wmf45

Arguably the greatest symphony in classical music, with a star roster of performers and soloists.

12/07/2025

Join us tomorrow morning for our Choral Eucharist on the Fourth Sunday after Trinity.
🕐 11.15
🗣️ The Precentor
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The Precentor preaches at Choral Eucharist on the Fourth Sunday after Trinity, the last Sunday with the Cathedral Choir before their summer break. The choir ...

11/07/2025

Just launched! Psalter: Themes for Peace—our jazz psalter born under the Peace Doves—now on CD and streaming platforms. 🎶💿
Read more about the launch here:
https://www.stalbanscathedral.org/news/psalter-themes-for-peace-album-launches-at-girton-college
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Girton College

10/07/2025

🎶 Tonight at St Albans Cathedral: the London Handel Players perform Vivaldi, Handel & Bach in a concert dedicated to David Laing CBE. With Adrian Butterfield, Rachel Brown, James Laing & Martin Schmeding.

🎫 Limited tickets left — book now: https://ow.ly/yrS950WmeRw

A concert dedicated to David Laing CBE (1945–2024), who did so much for music and charities.

09/07/2025

In the Diocese of St Albans in 2025 it is the year of spirtual renewal and wellbeing. This year-long journey is designed to help us lift our hearts and minds, inspired by the story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus.

For tonight's Alban Devotion, Dean Jo is in the Eco Garden. Listen in as she explains what the year is about and what it means to look after ourselves and others.

You can learn more about the full programme of events and workshops on The Diocese of St Albans website: https://year.stalbansdiocese.org/

09/07/2025

Spires and Towers Exhibition is on NOW in the Cathedral!✨ Explore the world of iconic architecture in paper with 25+ hand-built models, from Ely Cathedral to Notre Dame and Neuschwanstein Castle - all crafted from card kits with incredible detail.

📍 North Transept
📅 8–21 July
🕰️ Free entry – donations welcome
⭐ This exhibition has been made possible by St Albans Cathedral Guide Peter Godwin.

08/07/2025

Tonight we welcome Dame Mary Beard to St Albans Cathedral for Monstrous Regiments — a powerful evening of ancient voices, music & myth. With soprano Nardus Williams & lutenist Elizabeth Kenny.

🎫 A few tickets left — don’t miss out: https://ow.ly/c7aM50WmeLy

Women’s Stories from the Ancient World: a compelling exploration of the theme of women’s voices in antiquity and their echoes in later culture. Dame Mary Beard’s captivating storytelling is illustrated by spellbinding songs and arias performed by soprano Nardus Williams and lutenist Elizabeth ...

06/07/2025

🎶 Calling All Big Community Choirs! 🎶

We have one final slot available for this year’s Carols on the Hour at St Albans Cathedral – the 5pm performance on Saturday 13 December – and we’re looking for a large choir to fill the magnificent Nave with festive music! 🌟

If your choir would like to take part, please email [email protected] with:
• A short description of your choir
• Number of members
• A recent recording of the choir

06/07/2025

Join us this morning for our Choral Eucharist on the Third Sunday after Trinity.
🕐 9.30am
🗣️ Canon Tim Bull
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Canon Tim Bull preaches at Choral Eucharist on the Third Sunday after Trinity. The Cathedral Choir sing Berkeley's Missa brevis, and the communion motet is A...

05/07/2025

☀️ With the weather finally on our side, there’s no better time to explore the incredible past of St Albans Cathedral — outdoors and under blue skies on The Great Survivor Tour! 🌿

📅 Thursday 10 July, 11am
📅 Sunday 13 July, 2pm

👣 Walk the original footprint of the Cathedral with one of our expert guides
🌄 Stand on the hillside where Alban, Britain’s First Saint, was buried
🧱 Hear how this extraordinary building survived revolt, collapse, and decay — and came back stronger every time

Book tickets now: https://ow.ly/T5G350WkYfW

05/07/2025

Join us tomorrow morning for our Choral Eucharist on the Third Sunday after Trinity.
🕐 9.30am
🗣️ Canon Tim Bull
🎥

Canon Tim Bull preaches at Choral Eucharist on the Third Sunday after Trinity. The Cathedral Choir sing Berkeley's Missa brevis, and the communion motet is A...

04/07/2025

THE GREAT SCHISM OF 1054: A HISTORICAL DEBATE
📅 Wednesday 9 July | 🕢 7.30 PM

Join Professor Tim Boatswain and Stephen de Silva as they bring to life the epic church split that changed history.🔥Building on the fiery success of their 2023 “Original Sin” debate - this is not your average history lesson.

📍 Come for the drama, stay for the debate. Book tickets now: https://ow.ly/M0oO50WkY9i

Experience a vibrant re-enactment of the Great Schism of 1054, which split Catholic and Orthodox churches and was marked by Cardinal Humbert’s excommunication.