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Experience the extraordinary diversity of Cathedral life, as we showcase human creativity in many dimensions. See and hear the Cathedral through the eyes and ears of children, artists, and composers. Bring the family for a morning of crafts, enjoy thought-provoking exhibitions, and immerse yourself in centuries of music at Evensong.
Music
Day Sessions
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Music
Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas
Enjoy an exceptional candlelit concert this Christmas in the stunning setting of the Bristol Cathedral. Celebrate the season with Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons, brought to life as you’ve never heard it before. This vivid and revolutionary work captures the changing moods of the year, while a carefully chosen programme of festive favourites and classical masterpieces—including Corelli’s beloved Christmas Concerto, Pachelbel’s Canon in D, Elgar’s Nimrod, Tchaikovsky’s enchanting Sleeping Beauty Waltz and Strauss’s sparkling Blue Danube—creates the perfect soundtrack for a magical winter evening.
Performed by the acclaimed Piccadilly Sinfonietta and a leading violin soloist to be announced, this special Christmas concert promises an evening of elegance, inspiration and festive charm. With over 200 performances each year, the ensemble—featuring some of the UK’s finest classical talent—has become a beloved presence on the British music scene, renowned for its sparkling interpretations of the baroque, classical and early romantic repertoire.
“Stunning” – Classic FM
Featuring
The Piccadilly Sinfonietta
Programme
Pachelbel – Canon in D
Corelli – Christmas Concerto
Elgar – Nimrod from Enigma Variations
Tchaikovsky – Sleeping Beauty Waltz
Strauss – The Blue Danube
Vivaldi – The Four Seasons
Join us for a heartwarming musical celebration that truly captures the spirit of the season.
Please note: this event is presented by an external promoter and hosted at Bristol Cathedral.
Music
Christmas Classics
Celebrate the sounds of the season with a festive candlelit concert at Bristol Cathedral.
Part of the popular Candlelight series, this special Christmas programme brings together classical favourites, traditional carols and modern festive hits, performed live by a string quartet in the glow of candlelight. Audiences can enjoy music ranging from Tchaikovsky’s Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and Carol of the Bells to festive favourites including Let It Snow!, Last Christmas and All I Want for Christmas Is You.
Set within the beautiful surroundings of Bristol Cathedral, this concert offers a relaxed and atmospheric way to enjoy the music of Christmas with family and friends.
Whether you’re beginning your festive celebrations or looking for a seasonal night out in the heart of Bristol, this candlelit performance promises an evening filled with familiar melodies and Christmas cheer.
Tickets are available through the event organiser.
Please note: this event is presented by the Candlelight concert series and hosted at Bristol Cathedral. This is a tribute concert experience and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any featured artists or rights holders.
Music
Christmas Classics
Celebrate the sounds of the season with a festive candlelit concert at Bristol Cathedral.
Part of the popular Candlelight series, this special Christmas programme brings together classical favourites, traditional carols and modern festive hits, performed live by a string quartet in the glow of candlelight. Audiences can enjoy music ranging from Tchaikovsky’s Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and Carol of the Bells to festive favourites including Let It Snow!, Last Christmas and All I Want for Christmas Is You.
Set within the beautiful surroundings of Bristol Cathedral, this concert offers a relaxed and atmospheric way to enjoy the music of Christmas with family and friends.
Whether you’re beginning your festive celebrations or looking for a seasonal night out in the heart of Bristol, this candlelit performance promises an evening filled with familiar melodies and Christmas cheer.
Tickets are available through the event organiser.
Please note: this event is presented by the Candlelight concert series and hosted at Bristol Cathedral. This is a tribute concert experience and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any featured artists or rights holders.
Music
Viennese Christmas
Celebrate the festive season with an evening of live classical music in the candlelit surroundings of Bristol Cathedral.
Performed by London Concertante, this seasonal concert features a programme inspired by the music of Vienna, bringing together some of the most beloved works by Strauss, Tchaikovsky, Brahms and Schubert. Audiences can enjoy favourites including The Blue Danube Waltz, selections from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, Hungarian Dance No. 5 and Tales from the Vienna Woods.
Filled with waltzes, dances and festive masterpieces, the programme offers a joyful musical journey through some of classical music’s most enduring favourites. Whether you’re a regular concert-goer or discovering classical music for the first time, this promises to be an atmospheric evening in one of Bristol’s most remarkable settings.
Tickets are available through the event organiser.
Please note: this event is presented by London Concertante and hosted at Bristol Cathedral.
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Events
Exhibitions
Bristol Photo Festival – Beyond the Bounds by Holly Lynton
Bristol Photo Festival, the international biennial of contemporary photography, returns for its third edition, Time Machine, which explores time not as a linear progression but as something layered, cyclical and...
Services
Morning Prayer
Start the day with prayer, scripture and reflection in one of the Cathedral's beautiful chapels. Morning Prayer is part of the Church of England's daily rhythm of worship. Through psalms,...
Services
Holy Communion (BCP)
Join us at 8am every Sunday to celebrate Holy Communion, taken from the Book of Common Prayer (BCP). The service is held in the Quire and lasts around 45 minutes,...
Services
Cathedral Eucharist
Cathedral Eucharist The Cathedral Eucharist is Bristol Cathedral's main Sunday service, bringing together worship, prayer, Holy Communion, inspiring preaching and beautiful music from the Bristol Cathedral Choir or Consort. People...
Services
Sunday Service at The Lord Mayor’s Chapel
Everyone is welcome to join us to worship at The Lord Mayor's Chapel. On the 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday we hold Choral Mattins and the 3rd Sunday is...
Services
Choral Evensong on Sunday
Choral Evensong is an opportunity to experience captivating music and tranquility in the heart of the city. The service is led by our outstanding choir, made up of both adults...
Services
Morning Prayer
Start the day with prayer, scripture and reflection in one of the Cathedral's beautiful chapels. Morning Prayer is part of the Church of England's daily rhythm of worship. Through psalms,...
Services
Lunchtime Eucharist
Our Lunchtime Eucharist is a simple spoken service of Holy Communion using Common Worship. The congregation is invited to participate through the responses printed in the order of service. Usually...
Services
Choral Evensong
Choral Evensong is an opportunity to experience captivating music and tranquility in the heart of the city. The service is led by our outstanding choir, made up of both adults...
Services
Morning Prayer
Start the day with prayer, scripture and reflection in one of the Cathedral's beautiful chapels. Morning Prayer is part of the Church of England's daily rhythm of worship. Through psalms,...
Services
Lunchtime Eucharist
Our Lunchtime Eucharist is a simple spoken service of Holy Communion using Common Worship. The congregation is invited to participate through the responses printed in the order of service. Usually...
Music
Lucie Tenet & Anna Harris
Take a break in the middle of your week and enjoy an inspiring hour of live music in the magnificent surroundings of Bristol Cathedral’s 19th-century Nave. Our popular Tuesday Lunchtime...