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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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May 22
The Music of The Beatles by Candlelight
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May 23
The Music of Westlife by Candlelight
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May 24
Civic Service at the Start of the Mayor's Year

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    100 Years in Bloom – Paint and Sip

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    Blackburn Cathedral Crypt Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    Our painting captures the magic of spring and the amazing beauty of stained glass windows, the perfect way to celebrate Blackburn Cathedral’s centenary. This workshop is beginner friendly and designed for all abilities. You will be guided step-by-step through the painting process to enable you to leave with your very own masterpiece. Refreshments will be … 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.  

  • galina-vale-concert

    Galina Vale Guitar Concert

    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    Our lunchtime concert series continues as we welcome guitarist Galina Vale 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 … 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.  

  • the-beatles-by-candlelight

    The Music of The Beatles by Candlelight

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    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    Featuring a cast of West End Singers and epic live band, ‘Come Together’ for a ‘Magical Mystery Tour’, jam packed with over 40 Beatles hits as never heard before! This incredible show features some of the best loved songs of all time including ‘Help!’, ‘Hey Jude’, ‘Let it Be’, ‘All You Need Is Love’, ‘Yesterday’ … 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.  

  • westlife-by-candlelight

    The Music of Westlife by Candlelight

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    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    The Music of Westlife by Candlelight is here, and guaranteed to have you Flying Without Wings! Featuring a sensational cast of world-class vocalists and an incredible live band, get ready to relive the magic of Westlife’s biggest hits, like you've never heard them before, all performed live by candlelight! From World Of Our Own, Against … 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

  • pentecost-service-and-organ-meditation

    The Cathedral Eucharist on Pentecost

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

    All are warmly welcome to join us to celebrate Pentecost which marks fifty days since Easter Day and brings the Easter season to a close. It is a major feast of the Church’s year as we recall how God’s Holy Spirit was given to the disciples after Jesus’ ascension. On this occasion we give thanks … Continued

  • civic-service-at-the-start-of-the-mayors-year

    Civic Service at the Start of the Mayor’s Year

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    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    The Cathedral will host a special civic service to officially welcome the new Mayor to the role as part of the borough's Civic Sunday. Those representing the life and work of the Borough of Blackburn with Darwen and dignitaries from across the area will join a procession to the Cathedral where the civic service will … 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.  

  • john-robinson-organ-concert

    John Robinson Bank Holiday Celebrity Organ Concert

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    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    Our International Bank Holiday Concert Series 2026 continues as we welcome Director of Music, John Robinson, to perform at Blackburn Cathedral. This event starts at 11am and all are welcome to join us. Entry to our bank holiday celebrity organ concerts is £10.00 on the door and they are held in aid of The Lantern … 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.  

  • 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.  

  • 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.  

  • 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.  

  • Eira Lynn Jones Harp Concert

    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    Our lunchtime concert series continues as we welcome harpist Eira Lynn Jones 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 … 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.  

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