Welcome to Manchester Cathedral

Rogers Govender
Dean of Manchester

Thank you for visiting our website and I hope you will soon be able to visit Manchester Cathedral set in the vibrant city centre of Manchester, surrounded by shops and offices where thousands of people meet for business, work, shopping and leisure. In the midst of this great city we also have many urban challenges including poverty and homelessness. Our calling is to be a Christian community celebrating our diversity, supporting those in need and creating hope in the love of God in Jesus Christ. We serve a large, diverse urban diocese and county with ten towns which includes the two cities of Manchester and Salford. 

Our vision is to grow and build a community that makes a difference in our society and the wider world through the good news of our Lord Jesus Christ.  We seek to live out our faith in God in practical ways and to be an inclusive Cathedral as we see the grace of God at work around us. I am also pleased to say that we make great music through our choirs and musicians and you can experience this at our regular services during the week and on Sundays.

This website will provide helpful information if you are seeking to explore the Christian faith, attend a service of worship or planning a visit. If we can be of further assistance to you please do not hesitate to contact us.

God bless you!

We are open to visitors (9.30 am to 4.00 pm) daily and for worshipers wishing to attend daily services from 9.00 am to 5.30 pm. (Please check our weekly service schedule for specific times of services taking place throughout the week as these are sometimes subject to change)

 

Today's Services

Friday 08 Dec 2023

09:00 Morning Prayer (Quire)
13:10 Holy Communion (Lady Chapel )
16:30 Evening Prayer (Quire)

Download full service schedule:

W/C Sunday, 3 December 2023

Festive events at Manchester Cathedral 2023

Date online: 27 November 2023

Festive events at Manchester Cathedral 2023

Advent and Christmas Services at Manchester Cathedral

Date online: 27 November 2023

Advent and Christmas Services at Manchester Cathedral

Worship with us during the festive season.

Advent Conversations

Date online: 26 November 2023

Advent Conversations

Join us each Sunday to chat about the meaning of Advent.

Christmas Day Eucharist live on BBC One!

Date online: 21 November 2023

Christmas Day Eucharist live on BBC One!

Our Christmas morning eucharist will be broadcast live on BBC One and iPlayer.

Interfaith vigil for peace in the Middle East

Date online: 2 November 2023

Interfaith vigil for peace in the Middle East

Join us on Tuesday 7 November from 7-8pm for an silent vigil of prayer.People of all faiths and none are invited to gather in the Cathedral’s central Nave area to pray in contemplative silence ...

Prevent Breast Cancer Christmas Celebration 2023

Date: Friday, 8 December 2023

Prevent Breast Cancer Christmas Celebration 2023

We’re delighted to be bring the famous Prevent Breast Cancer Christmas Celebration back to Manchester Cathedral. Join us for a fun packed, festive afternoon filled with live music and ...

Handel's Messiah

Date: Saturday, 9 December 2023

Handel's Messiah

A Festive Classic, join Manchester Baroque and Manchester Cathedral Choir for an evening you won't forget. The only Messiah in Manchester performed on historical instruments hear this ...

Together Dementia - Christmas at the Cathedral!

Date: Sunday, 10 December 2023

Together Dementia - Christmas at the Cathedral!

Christmas at the Cathedral!  We are very excited to announce that our Christmas Fundraiser 2023 will take place at Manchester Cathedral! The Together in Song choir will be joined by special ...

The Christie Charity Annual Christmas Carol Concert

Date: Tuesday, 12 December 2023

The Christie Charity Annual Christmas Carol Concert

Join us for a festive evening of Christmas music at The Christie Christmas Concert in the stunning surroundings of Manchester Cathedral, on Tuesday 12 December 2023, from 7.15pm to ...

Spirit of Istanbul

Date: Wednesday, 13 December 2023

Spirit of Istanbul

SPIRIT OF ISTANBUL Instrumental tunes by Göksel Baktagir(Qanun) Yurdal Tokcan (Oud) Derya Türkan (Kemancha) Bülent Elmas (Percussion) The streets of Istanbul have a deep-rooted history. The ...

MFT Charity’s Christmas Carols in the City supporting NHS Manchester Hospitals

Date: Thursday, 14 December 2023

MFT Charity’s Christmas Carols in the City supporting NHS Manchester Hospitals

Christmas Carols in the City  - Thursday 14th December 2023 Join us in Manchester Cathedral in support of our family of Manchester NHS Hospitals Join us to celebrate the festive season in ...

Family Carols 2023

Date: Saturday, 16 December 2023

Family Carols 2023

Join Manchester Cathedral Voluntary Choir for this seasonal concert of Christmas Carols, with a mix both of old and new favourite Christmas choral music. The choir will perform traditional ...

Christmas Carol Sing-along- 2023

Date: Saturday, 16 December 2023

Christmas Carol Sing-along- 2023

Christmas Carol Singalong for Shoppers. Why not take a little break from all the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping. Pop into the Cathedral, rest your feet and join in with some well-loved ...

West End by Candlelight

Date: Sunday, 17 December 2023

West End by Candlelight

Let us take you on a magical journey to the world of West End Musicals - by candlelight! Come join us at the iconic Manchester Cathedral this Christmas for a stunning visual and auditory spectacle ...