Make Music Day

Celebrate Make Music Day 2026 at the Cathedral, in partnership with St George’s, with a joyful day of music-making in the heart of Bristol.

Families and children are invited to explore the Cathedral organ up close — discovering how it works, experimenting with sound, and experiencing the power and colour of this remarkable instrument. Through interactive demonstrations and hands-on activities, you’ll encounter the organ not simply as an instrument, but as a vibrant voice at the centre of Cathedral worship and music-making. Free to attend and open to all, it’s a relaxed and inspiring day for anyone curious about music, creativity, and sound.

As part of this international celebration, musicians from across the UK and around the world will be joining in. Our Cathedral Choir will sing at the Sung Eucharist and at Choral Evensong, offering moments of beauty and reflection. Between services, Mark Lee, Organist and Master of the Choristers, will present a live organ demonstration, revealing the instrument’s history, craftsmanship, and extraordinary range of sound.

Later in the day, we are delighted to welcome the University of Arkansas Children’s Choir, celebrating music as a shared language that connects communities across continents.

Join us for a day of discovery, worship, and song.

No charge or booking required.

The Grand Organ Festival

Following an 18-month refurbishment, Bristol Cathedral’s historic organ has returned to its full voice.

Throughout 2026, we invite you to experience its magnificent sound through concerts, services, lunchtime recitals, and interactive workshops.

Whether you are here for worship, music, or to explore, we hope you will enjoy the awe-inspiring sound and beauty of this remarkable instrument.

Join us in celebrating the organ – a treasured part of Bristol’s heritage, renewed for future generations

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