NOTICE 11.07.25 - Due to emergency electrical works being conducted by UK Power Networks, there is currently no access through Christ Church Gate.
During general visiting hours, access to the Precincts will be via the Cathedral Visitor Centre:
10am-5pm Friday, Saturday & Monday-Wednesday
12pm-5pm Sunday
The Precincts will not be open for visiting outside of general visiting hours.
Access for services will be via Postern Gate - except for the 11am Sunday Eucharist, which will be accessible through the Visitor Centre from 10am.
Thank you for your understanding.
Planning your visit? Check our opening times and upcoming closures.
Sing at Cathedral services
When our Cathedral Choir is on holiday, we are pleased to welcome a wide range of visiting choirs to sing at the office of Evensong, and at Eucharist on Sunday mornings.
These choirs substantially enrich our worship; simultaneously, singers enjoy the transformative experience of singing in this magnificent place.
If you are interested in bringing your choir to sing at a service in Canterbury Cathedral, and would like to find out more, please contact Ian Roberts, Music and Liturgy Administrator (Visiting Choirs).
As part of your application, we will ask for a recent recording of your choir singing repertoire that would be suitable for inclusion in worship at the Cathedral.
Informal Midday Recitals
We offer choirs the opportunity to give informal midday recitals in the Cathedral. The recitals take place in the Quire and last a maximum of 30 minutes. Further information and details of fees can be found on the Recital Notes for Choirs; for more information, please contact the Cathedral’s Visits Office.
For information about forthcoming Informal Midday Recitals, please see the Cathedral’s Events Calendar.
Private hire for concerts and events
Areas of the Cathedral are available to hire for choirs wishing to perform outside visiting/worship times. Please contact our Events Office for availability and terms & conditions.
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