Lunchtime Live Performance - Fumi Otsuki & Gisela Meyer
Violinist Fumi Otsuki returns to Portsmouth Cathedral with pianist Gisela Meyer, to play a programme of music by Grieg, Stenhammar and Elgar, as well as Fumi's own Piano Sonatina. This recital will be in St Thomas's Chapel.
Evening Prayer (no Evensong)
As the Cathedral Choir is recording a CD this week, tonight's service will be Evening Prayer rather than Choral Evensong.
Evening Prayer (no Evensong)
As the Cathedral Choir is recording a CD this week, tonight's service will be Evening Prayer rather than Choral Evensong.
Future Folk - Cathedral Sessions
Future Folk presents its first ever Cathedral Session at Portsmouth Cathedral in Old Portsmouth. A truly unique night of acoustic, folk and choir music at one of the most beautiful locations in Portsmouth!
Half Term Family Activities
Come and explore The Cathedral of the Sea with our fish and sea themed activities. Follow our trail to find out how many fish are hiding in the Cathedral. Make a clay fish to take-home. Drop-in, no booking.
Corpus Christi Eucharist
Corpus Christi is also called the Day of Thanksgiving for the Institution of Holy Communion.
Summer Celebration
Celebrate summer at Portsmouth Cathedral! Enjoy live music, games, BBQ, face painting, and more. Free entry, donations welcome!
Radio 4 Broadcast for D-Day 80
On Sunday, June 2, 2024, Portsmouth Cathedral will commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day with a special Sunday Worship Service broadcast live on BBC Radio 4.
D-Day 80 Service
This commemorative service, will honour the bravery and sacrifice of those who participated in the Normandy landings during World War II. Congregants will have the opportunity to pay their respects and remember the pivotal events of D-Day.
Lunchtime Live Performance - PHS Musicians
Today's recital is given by a group of talented young music students from Portsmouth High School, led by Director of Music George Tinsley.
Hans Zimmer's 'Interstellar' in concert with Roger Sayer
Join us at Portsmouth Cathedral on June 7th for a transcendent musical journey celebrating the tenth anniversary of Christopher Nolan's groundbreaking film 'Interstellar.'
Vintage Games & Stories hosted by the Anna Chaplaincy
Join the Anna Chaplaincy to share your childhood memories, try a Knitting Nancy, make paper planes or play a vintage game.
Friends Relaunch Event
Following Evensong, please come and hear our exciting plans for the future - bring a friend or two if you wish.
Friends Coffee Morning
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.
Lunchtime Live Performance - Nora Rechel
Portsmouth Cathedral's current Michael James Organ Scholar, Nora Rechel, gives today's recital on our wonderful Nicholson organ.
90s Silent Disco with Silent Discos in Incredible Places
Expect some of the UK's best 90s DJs playing all your favourite tunes in the stunning, illuminated surroundings of the spectacular Portsmouth Cathedral
Lunchtime Live Performance - PGS Musicians
In the second of two visits for this term, The Portsmouth Grammar School presents a group of their skilled young musicians. This recital will be in St Thomas's Chapel.
Summer Organ Recitals - David Price
Experience the Portsmouth Cathedral Summer Organ Recital series, featuring talented Cathedral and guest organists performing exquisite music.
Seafood On the Green
Whether you're a seafood aficionado or simply curious about trying something new, Seafood on the Green is the perfect opportunity to discover the unique flavours of the sea, in the picturesque setting of Portsmouth Cathedral.
An Evening with the Scholars
Come and enjoy a short evening concert given by this year’s Portsmouth Cathedral gap-year scholars.
Ordination of Deacons
Bishop Jonathan will ordain those who are set apart to be members of the clergy as deacons and priests in our Cathedral.
Ordination of Priests
Bishop Jonathan will ordain those who are set apart to be members of the clergy as deacons and priests in our Cathedral.
Lunchtime Live Performance - Francesca Romana di Nicola
For the final recital of our summer Lunchtime Live series, we welcome Italian harpist Francesca Romana di Nicola. This recital will be in St Thomas's Chapel.
Eucharist attended by the Mary Rose Trust (Copy)
the annual remembrance of the Mary Rose, and commemoration of those who died on 19 July 1545.
Come and Sing... with Philip Stopford and the Cathedral Choir
If you have a passion for singing, you won't want to miss our 'Come and Sing', where you can join a community of singers of all ages and levels in a wonderful setting.
Yoga at the Cathedral
Come an experience yoga in a beautiful and peaceful setting of Portsmouth Cathedral.
Choral Evensong attended by the Friends of Portsmouth Cathedral
Evensong attended by the Friends
Yoga at the Cathedral
Come an experience yoga in a beautiful and peaceful setting of Portsmouth Cathedral.
Friends Coffee Morning
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.
City Service
On the Feast of Pentecost, our new Lord Mayor and members of the Portsmouth City Council will attend the annual City Service at the start of their year of office.
Celebration of 30 years since the ordination of women as priests
We'll be celebrating a service to mark 30 years since the ordination of women as priests within our diocese.
Summer Organ Recitals - Charles Harrison
Experience the Portsmouth Cathedral Summer Organ Recital series, featuring talented Cathedral and guest organists performing exquisite music.
Lunchtime Live Performance - Mehreen Shah
Today's recital is a programme of songs given by operatic soprano Mehreen Shah, accompanied by pianist Jamie Gunn. This recital will be in St Thomas's Chapel.
Choral Evensong attended by the Friends of Portsmouth Cathedral
Evensong attended by the Friends
Annual Meetings
Our annual meetings including the election of Churchwardens and report on the Electoral Roll and 2023 accounts
Lunchtime Live Performance - Roger Judd
For today's organ recital we welcome Roger Judd, former Master of Music at St Michael's College Tenbury and organist at St George's Chapel Windsor.
Yoga at the Cathedral
Come an experience yoga in a beautiful and peaceful setting of Portsmouth Cathedral.
Summer Organ Recitals - Nora Rechel
Experience the Portsmouth Cathedral Summer Organ Recital series, featuring talented Cathedral and guest organists performing exquisite music.
Lunchtime Live Performance - Anemos Wind Trio
Today's recital is given by a trio of local wind players, including clarinettist Rob Blanken. This recital will be in St Thomas's Chapel.
Lunchtime Live Performance - Jeffrey Williams (Organ)
For today's recital we welcome Jeffrey Williams, former organist of Romsey Abbey now based in Cornwall, to play our splendid Nicholson organ.
CANCELLED: Art & Photography - Makers Market
CANCELLED: We apologise that due to resourcing issues this event has been cancelled.
Lunchtime Live Performance - PGS Musicians
In the first of two visits for this term, a group of talented young music students from The Portsmouth Grammar School give a programme of instrumental music. This recital will be in St Thomas's Chapel.
The Spirit of our Politics - 2024 Dolling Lecture with Michael Wear
In The Spirit of Our Politics: Spiritual Formation and the Renovation of Public Life, former White House aide Michael Wear argues that "the kind of people we are has much to do with the kind of politics and public life that we have."
Come and Sing... Easter Carol Service
If you have a passion for singing, you won't want to miss our 'Come and Sing', where you can join a community of singers of all ages and levels in a wonderful setting.
Lunchtime Live Performance - Sachin Gunga
To begin the summer series, Cathedral Sub-Organist Sachin Gunga plays a programme of Easter music on our fine Nicholson organ.
Brass Rubbings Trail
Are you looking for a fun and educational activity for your family this spring? Then you won't want to miss our Brass Rubbings Trail at Portsmouth Cathedral!
Easter Day Festal Evensong
Our Easter Day services conclude with joyful music from the Cathedral Choir, and a final sermon from Canon Harriet, on the raising of Christ from death to fullness of life.
Easter Day Festal Eucharist
Our celebrations of the resurrection of Jesus, begun last night, continue with festal services today.
#PompeySundays & Easter Egg Hunt
A special Easter Day service at #PompeySundays, our informal cafe-style service suitable for all ages.
Easter Day Holy Communion
Our Easter Day celebrations start with this early service of Holy Communion said according to the Book of Common Prayer.
Easter Eve Vigil with Baptism and Confirmation
The first service of Easter led by Bishop Jonathan All are welcome to join our Easter Eve Vigil.
Come and Sing... The Crucifixion by Sir John Stainer
If you have a passion for singing, you won't want to miss our 'Come and Sing', where you can join a community of singers of all ages and levels in a wonderful setting.
Good Friday - The Three Hours
Our Holy Week preacher, Christine Smith, will offer her reflections on 'Love and Lament: Voices of the Passion' during the first Two Hours of the 'Preaching of the Passion'.
Good Friday - Children's Service
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 - in which we recognise his presence with us today, as he was present with his first disciples.
Watch of Prayer
All are welcome to join us after the Eucharist, for the Watch of Prayer in the St Thomas Chapel until midnight.
Maundy Thursday Eucharist of the Last Supper
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 - in which we recognise his presence with us today, as he was present with his first disciples.
Chrism Eucharist
On Maundy Thursday, Bishop Jonathan gathers with clergy and lay ministers from the whole Diocese as we begin the most solemn and special three days of the Church's year.
Holy Week address followed by Compline
In her three Holy Week addresses, Canon Harriet will invite us to reflect at the end of our Lenten exploration of Lazarus Raised.
Holy Week address followed by Compline
In her three Holy Week addresses, Canon Harriet will invite us to reflect at the end of our Lenten exploration of Lazarus Raised.