The Grand Organ Festival

Join us in celebrating the organ

A treasured part of musical heritage, renewed for future generations.

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  • Parts of the North Transept & the Elder Lady Chapel are closed for essential monument work.
  • Please check What’s On for planned closures

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Mon to Sat: 10.00am – 4.00pm

Sun: 11.30am – 3.00pm

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Admission to the Cathedral is by voluntary donation. The suggested donation is £5.00

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Music

Harry Crook Grand Opening Recital

Renowned for his virtuosity, musicality, and inventive transcriptions of orchestral works, David brings music spanning five centuries to life, demonstrating the full capabilities of the Cathedral’s magnificent instrument.

Fri 08 May | 19:00 – 21:00
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Phantom of the Opera

Experience David Briggs at Bristol Cathedral, improvising a thrilling live score to Rupert Julian’s 1925 Phantom of the Opera.

Sat 09 May | 19:00 – 21:00
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Special Services

Service of Remembrance for those who have died affected by homelessness

We are gathering to remember loved ones who have died affected by homelessness. A list of names of those who died affected by homelessness will be read out during the service. All are welcome, including dogs. Refreshments will be available following the service.   If you would like to submit a name, please fill out this form

Thu 14 May | 14:00 – 15:00
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Radiohead Reimagined

The internationally acclaimed London Concertante presents a groundbreaking show that reimagines the legendary sound of Radiohead in a breathtaking symphonic setting.

Sat 16 May | 19:30 – 21:30
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Services

A City in Light: Projection Art at Evensong

Choral Evensong is an opportunity to experience captivating music and tranquility in the heart of the city.

Tue 19 May | 17:15 – 18:00
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Family Activities

WOOFYT

Discover the science, technology, and magic behind incredible musical sound in this exciting hands-on experience.

Explore WOOFYT – The Wooden One-Octave Organ For Young Technologists, a fascinating interactive instrument that brings together music, science, and engineering. In this engaging session you’ll discover how organs create their powerful sound, experiment with the mechanics of music, and explore the technology behind one of the world’s most remarkable instruments. Learn more about the project here: https://www.woofyt.org/about/

Sessions last 75 minutes and must be booked in advance. Available time slots are:
9:30am | 10:50am | 1:00pm | 2:20pm

Alongside this, Crafty Cathedral will be running throughout the morning with a range of musical arts and crafts activities for families and children to enjoy. This element is free and drop-in, so no booking is required.

This event is free of charge, but booking is required for the WOOFYT sessions.

Part of The Grand Organ Festival, celebrating the return of the Cathedral’s organ following its major restoration. Discover the full programme of events. 🎶

Wed 28 Oct | 9:30 – 15:30
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Services

Morning Prayer

Morning Prayer is part of the monastic rhythms of prayer at the Cathedral.

Wed 03 Jun | 8:15 – 8:30
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Exhibitions

All God’s Children

All God’s Children is an exhibition in Bristol Cathedral that explores the impact of the slave economy on Cathedral life, past and present.

Wed 03 Jun | 10:00 – 16:00
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Services

Lunchtime Eucharist

The Said Lunchtime Eucharist (common worship) is a spoken service where the congregation are invited to join in with the responses written in the order of service.  This service is usually held in one of the side chapels and lasts around 30 minutes.

Wed 03 Jun | 12:30 – 13:00
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Choral Evensong

Choral Evensong is an opportunity to experience captivating music and tranquility in the heart of the city.

Wed 03 Jun | 17:15 – 18:00
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A Warm Welcome from the Dean of Bristol.

Bristol Cathedral is set in the heart of the lively and diverse city of Bristol and its coastal and rural surroundings. Bristol Cathedral is open to everyone, and we hope that you will find a warm welcome here, whether you chose to tour our historic building, enjoy the peace and calm of our chapels and garden, attend an event or exhibition, or join us for worship.

We treasure our heritage, especially our wonderful tradition of choral music which everyone can enjoy at no charge.

We join with our Bishop and Diocese in seeking to live out our values of openness, generosity, creativity, and bravery as we follow Jesus, serve others, and transform communities. We are an open and inclusive community that seeks to reach out to love and serve those around us.

Do come and see us!

The Very Revd Dr Mandy Ford
Dean of Bristol

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Bristol Cathedral is open every day of the year and everyone is welcome.

With a rich programme of services and events, historic architecture and a peaceful garden, Bristol Cathedral is an essential part of any trip to Bristol.

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Worship

A place of sanctuary, prayer, and music for the people of Bristol and beyond.

Bristol Cathedral continues a centuries-long tradition of being an open and welcoming space for all people to pause for thought, find beauty and peace, sense the sacred and come together as communities.

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Explore The Lord Mayor’s Chapel,  a truly remarkable medieval chapel

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