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Blackburn Cathedral hosts a vibrant calendar of events including exhibitions, talks, special events, recitals and unique concerts.

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Jul 3
The Cathedral Choristers Entertain
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Jul 4
National Festival of Making - Makers Market
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Four Choirs Choral Evensong

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    The Great British Film Orchestra Presents The Music of James Bond

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    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    This incredible Chamber Orchestra brings the legendary music of James Bond to life in a way that is bold, elegant and utterly unforgettable. This is more than a concert - it is an orchestral tribute to one of cinema’s most iconic legacies. Across six decades, the music of Bond has been defined by extraordinary voices: … Continued

  • parish-eucharist-north-transept-sunday

    Parish Eucharist

    Parish Eucharist Sunday
    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    The Parish Eucharist is a friendly, relaxed Eucharistic service sung by our Youth Choir during term time. You are welcome to join us for this service which lasts about 45 minutes. You can also view the latest orders of service.  

  • cathedral-eucharist-sunday

    The Cathedral Eucharist

    The Cathedral Eucharist
    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    A welcoming, full Eucharistic service sung by our Cathedral Choir during term time and by visiting choirs during the holidays. The service lasts a little over an hour and everybody is welcome to join us for worship both at the Cathedral in person and also online. The Cathedral Eucharist is broadcast live each week at 10.30am … Continued

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    Portraits of Courage Exhibition

    Portraits of Courage Exhibition
    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    Produced and presented by Kairos Housing, Portraits of Courage brings together twenty stories of survival, hope and community, created for a public exhibition hosted by Blackburn Cathedral to mark Refugee Week 2026. The project is a collaborative endeavour with refugees and asylum seekers working together to capture their stories and portraits. These are the stories … Continued

  • choral-evensong-sunday

    Choral Evensong

    Choral Evensong Sunday
    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    A beautiful choral service sung by our Cathedral Choir, with congregational hymns. You are welcome to join us for this service which lasts about 45 minutes where we rejoice in our vibrant choral tradition at Blackburn Cathedral. You can also view the latest orders of service.  

  • morning-prayer-monday

    Morning Prayer

    Morning Prayer Monday
    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    Morning Prayer is a short, said modern language (Common Worship) service. This service, to which all are most welcome, lasts about 20 minutes.  

  • portraits-of-courage-exhibition

    Portraits of Courage Exhibition

    Portraits of Courage Exhibition
    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    Produced and presented by Kairos Housing, Portraits of Courage brings together twenty stories of survival, hope and community, created for a public exhibition hosted by Blackburn Cathedral to mark Refugee Week 2026. The project is a collaborative endeavour with refugees and asylum seekers working together to capture their stories and portraits. These are the stories … Continued

  • evening-prayer-monday

    Evening Prayer

    Evening Prayer Monday
    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    You are most welcome to join us for a short, said, modern language (Common Worship) service. This service is the perfect way to end your day and lasts about 20 minutes.  

  • portraits-of-courage-exhibition

    Portraits of Courage Exhibition

    Portraits of Courage Exhibition
    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    Produced and presented by Kairos Housing, Portraits of Courage brings together twenty stories of survival, hope and community, created for a public exhibition hosted by Blackburn Cathedral to mark Refugee Week 2026. The project is a collaborative endeavour with refugees and asylum seekers working together to capture their stories and portraits. These are the stories … Continued

  • choral-evensong-tuesday

    Choral Evensong

    Choral Evensong Tuesday
    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    A delightful, reflective choral service sung by our choristers - the perfect, gentle way to end your day. You are welcome to join us for this service which lasts about 30 minutes where we rejoice in our vibrant choral tradition at Blackburn Cathedral.  

  • morning-prayer-wednesday

    Morning Prayer

    Morning Prayer Wednesday
    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    Morning Prayer is a short, said modern language (Common Worship) service. This service, to which all are most welcome lasts about 20 minutes.  

  • portraits-of-courage-exhibition

    Portraits of Courage Exhibition

    Portraits of Courage Exhibition
    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    Produced and presented by Kairos Housing, Portraits of Courage brings together twenty stories of survival, hope and community, created for a public exhibition hosted by Blackburn Cathedral to mark Refugee Week 2026. The project is a collaborative endeavour with refugees and asylum seekers working together to capture their stories and portraits. These are the stories … Continued

  • bcp-eucharist-wednesday

    BCP Eucharist

    BCP Eucharist
    Blackburn Cathedral Jesus Chapel Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    A short, said BCP (Book of Common Prayer) Eucharist. This service takes place in the South Transept of the Cathedral and lasts about about half an hour to which all are warmly welcome.  

  • shaun-ward-organ-concert

    Shaun Ward Organ Concert

    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    Our lunchtime concert series continues as we welcome Shaun Ward to Blackburn Cathedral. This event starts at 12.15pm and all are welcome to join us. There is no charge to attend, although we rely on the generosity of guests who donate to help with our costs. We suggest a £5 donation and are grateful for … Continued

  • choral-evensong-sunday

    Choral Evensong

    Choral Evensong Wednesday
    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    A beautiful, reflective choral service sung by our choristers - the perfect, gentle way to end your day. You are welcome to join us for this service which lasts about 30 minutes where we rejoice in our vibrant choral tradition at Blackburn Cathedral.  

  • portraits-of-courage-exhibition

    Portraits of Courage Exhibition

    Portraits of Courage Exhibition
    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    Produced and presented by Kairos Housing, Portraits of Courage brings together twenty stories of survival, hope and community, created for a public exhibition hosted by Blackburn Cathedral to mark Refugee Week 2026. The project is a collaborative endeavour with refugees and asylum seekers working together to capture their stories and portraits. These are the stories … Continued

  • choral-evensong-thursday

    Choral Evensong

    Choral Evensong Thursday
    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    A delightful, reflective choral service sung by our choristers - the perfect, gentle way to end your day. You are welcome to join us for this service which lasts about 30 minutes where we rejoice in our vibrant choral tradition at Blackburn Cathedral.  

  • morning-prayer-friday

    Morning Prayer

    Morning Prayer Friday
    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    Morning Prayer is a short, said modern language (Common Worship) service. This service, to which all are most welcome lasts about 20 minutes.  

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    Common Worship Eucharist

    Common Worship Eucharist Friday
    Blackburn Cathedral Jesus Chapel Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    A short, said, modern language (Common Worship) Eucharist to which all are warmly welcome. This service lasts about half an hour and takes place in the Jesus Chapel.

  • evening-prayer-friday

    Evening Prayer

    Evening Prayer Friday
    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    You are most welcome to join us for a short, said, modern language (Common Worship) service. This service is the perfect way to end your day and lasts about 20 minutes.  

  • ordinations-deacons-2025

    Ordination of Deacons

    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    Join us at Blackburn Cathedral as we welcome a new cohort of Deacons in parishes across the Diocese. This is a joyous time in the annual church calendar and all are welcome to join us.  

  • evening-prayer-saturday

    Evening Prayer

    Evening Prayer Saturday
    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    You are most welcome to join us for a short, said, modern language (Common Worship) service. This service is the perfect way to end your day and lasts about 20 minutes.  

  • parish-eucharist-north-transept-sunday

    Parish Eucharist

    Parish Eucharist Sunday
    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    The Parish Eucharist is a friendly, relaxed Eucharistic service sung by our Youth Choir during term time. You are welcome to join us for this service which lasts about 45 minutes. You can also view the latest orders of service.  

  • cathedral-eucharist-sunday

    The Cathedral Eucharist

    The Cathedral Eucharist
    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    A welcoming, full Eucharistic service sung by our Cathedral Choir during term time and by visiting choirs during the holidays. The service lasts a little over an hour and everybody is welcome to join us for worship both at the Cathedral in person and also online. The Cathedral Eucharist is broadcast live each week at 10.30am … Continued

  • choral-evensong-sunday

    Choral Evensong

    Choral Evensong Sunday
    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    A beautiful choral service sung by our Cathedral Choir, with congregational hymns. You are welcome to join us for this service which lasts about 45 minutes where we rejoice in our vibrant choral tradition at Blackburn Cathedral. You can also view the latest orders of service.  

  • morning-prayer-monday

    Morning Prayer

    Morning Prayer Monday
    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    Morning Prayer is a short, said modern language (Common Worship) service. This service, to which all are most welcome, lasts about 20 minutes.  

  • evening-prayer-monday

    Evening Prayer

    Evening Prayer Monday
    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    You are most welcome to join us for a short, said, modern language (Common Worship) service. This service is the perfect way to end your day and lasts about 20 minutes.  

  • choral-evensong-tuesday

    Choral Evensong

    Choral Evensong Tuesday
    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    A delightful, reflective choral service sung by our choristers - the perfect, gentle way to end your day. You are welcome to join us for this service which lasts about 30 minutes where we rejoice in our vibrant choral tradition at Blackburn Cathedral.  

  • morning-prayer-wednesday

    Morning Prayer

    Morning Prayer Wednesday
    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    Morning Prayer is a short, said modern language (Common Worship) service. This service, to which all are most welcome lasts about 20 minutes.  

  • bcp-eucharist-wednesday

    BCP Eucharist

    BCP Eucharist
    Blackburn Cathedral Jesus Chapel Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    A short, said BCP (Book of Common Prayer) Eucharist. This service takes place in the South Transept of the Cathedral and lasts about about half an hour to which all are warmly welcome.  

  • alessandro-bianchi-organ-concert

    Alessandro Bianchi Organ Concert

    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    Our lunchtime concert series continues as we welcome Alessandro Bianchi to Blackburn Cathedral. This event starts at 12.15pm and all are welcome to join us. There is no charge to attend, although we rely on the generosity of guests who donate to help with our costs. We suggest a £5 donation and are grateful for … Continued

  • choral-evensong-sunday

    Choral Evensong

    Choral Evensong Wednesday
    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    A beautiful, reflective choral service sung by our choristers - the perfect, gentle way to end your day. You are welcome to join us for this service which lasts about 30 minutes where we rejoice in our vibrant choral tradition at Blackburn Cathedral.  

  • choral-evensong-thursday

    Choral Evensong

    Choral Evensong Thursday
    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    A delightful, reflective choral service sung by our choristers - the perfect, gentle way to end your day. You are welcome to join us for this service which lasts about 30 minutes where we rejoice in our vibrant choral tradition at Blackburn Cathedral.  

  • morning-prayer-friday

    Morning Prayer

    Morning Prayer Friday
    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    Morning Prayer is a short, said modern language (Common Worship) service. This service, to which all are most welcome lasts about 20 minutes.  

  • common-worship-eucharist-friday

    Common Worship Eucharist

    Common Worship Eucharist Friday
    Blackburn Cathedral Jesus Chapel Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    A short, said, modern language (Common Worship) Eucharist to which all are warmly welcome. This service lasts about half an hour and takes place in the Jesus Chapel.

  • evening-prayer-friday

    Evening Prayer

    Evening Prayer Friday
    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    You are most welcome to join us for a short, said, modern language (Common Worship) service. This service is the perfect way to end your day and lasts about 20 minutes.  

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    The Cathedral Choristers Entertain

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    Blackburn Cathedral Crypt Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    In contrast to leading worship, it's a chance to hear them perhaps singing different styles of music or playing their favourite instrument. It’s a lovely and friendly evening, in which choristers are warmly encouraged to take the plunge and perform in front of friends and family. Admission is free, and a retiring collection will be … Continued

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    National Festival of Making – Checks & Greys

    National Festival of Making – Checks & Greys
    Checks and Greys Cathedral Square, Blackburn, BB1 1FB

    Checks & Greys Café at Blackburn Cathedral will be joining in the fun of the National Festival of Making. The Café will be open throughout the day serving delicious hot fresh food and drinks. Café Opening Times: Saturday:  8.30am-3.30pm Sunday:  9.30am-3.30pm   Please note that there will be no café table bookings taken during the … Continued

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    National Festival of Making – Tinkertown

    National Festival of Making – Tinkertown
    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    Tinkertown is a playful place-making event supporting children and families to design and build their own structures from scrap timber. Visitors are provided with training and tools and are free to play, learn and discover while developing their creativity and construction skills. The open nature of Tinkertown offers children the opportunity to explore and experience … Continued

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    National Festival of Making – Makers Market

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    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    Curated by the design experts at Hopeful & Glorious, explore a vibrant collection of independent crafters, traders, and artists. From handcrafted jewellery and limited-edition fashion to bespoke homewares and affordable art, discover a treasure trove of unique, one-of-a-kind pieces. The Makers Market will take place on Saturday 4th July only. Based in Lancashire, Hopeful & … Continued

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    National Festival of Making – E-Waste Scavenging with Noisy Toys

    National Festival of Making – E-Waste Scavenging with Noisy Toys
    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    60 million Tonnes of e-waste is discarded every year. Let’s pop the consumer bubble with screwdrivers and pliers! Drop in for a quick activity or stay longer to un-make some e-waste and then create something new with your scavenged treasure. During this workshop, you can have a go at breaking, fixing, making, tinkering, upcycling. Un-boxing: … Continued

  • evening-prayer-saturday

    Evening Prayer

    Evening Prayer Saturday
    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    You are most welcome to join us for a short, said, modern language (Common Worship) service. This service is the perfect way to end your day and lasts about 20 minutes.  

  • parish-eucharist-north-transept-sunday

    Parish Eucharist

    Parish Eucharist Sunday
    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    The Parish Eucharist is a friendly, relaxed Eucharistic service sung by our Youth Choir during term time. You are welcome to join us for this service which lasts about 45 minutes. You can also view the latest orders of service.  

  • festival-of-making-checks-and-greys-blackburn-cathedral

    National Festival of Making – Checks & Greys

    National Festival of Making – Checks & Greys
    Checks and Greys Cathedral Square, Blackburn, BB1 1FB

    Checks & Greys Café at Blackburn Cathedral will be joining in the fun of the National Festival of Making. The Café will be open throughout the day serving delicious hot fresh food and drinks. Café Opening Times: Saturday:  8.30am-3.30pm Sunday:  9.30am-3.30pm   Please note that there will be no café table bookings taken during the … Continued

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