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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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Dec 20
Christmas Musical Treasures: Britten & Messiaen
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Dec 23
Nine Lessons and Carols
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Dec 24
Carols Around The Crib

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    Christmas Musical Treasures: Britten & Messiaen

    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    Benjamin Britten's Ceremony of Carols - with harp and children's voices - and Olivier Messiaen's mighty La Nativité, for organ, make up the programme for this unique festive concert. Accompanying the sensational voices of the junior Cathedral choristers will be renowned Welsh harpist Eira Lynn Jones and Blackburn Cathedral's Director of Music, John Robinson. Please … Continued

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    Parish Eucharist Sunday

    Parish Eucharist

    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 30 minutes.  

  • The Cathedral Eucharist
    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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    Choral Evensong Sunday

    Choral Evensong

    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.  

  • morning-prayer-monday
    Morning Prayer Monday

    Morning Prayer

    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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    Evening Prayer Monday

    Evening Prayer

    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-tuesday
    Evening Prayer Tuesday

    Evening Prayer

    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.

  • nine-lessons-and-carols-2025
    Featured

    Nine Lessons and Carols

    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    This service features readings and carols in the company of the Cathedral choir. This delightful service alternates between Bible readings and carols, as we explain who Jesus is and telling the Christmas story in stages. This service - which to many traditionally signals the start of the Christmas period - lasts around an hour and … Continued

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    Morning Prayer Wednesday

    Morning Prayer

    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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    BCP Eucharist

    BCP Eucharist

    Blackburn Cathedral 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.  

  • carols-round-the-crib
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    Carols Around The Crib

    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    Get into the Christmas spirit by lighting a candle and singing carols in the company of the junior choristers of the Cathedral Choir. This service is always popular so come early to secure your seat.  

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    Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve

    Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve

    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    All our warmly invited to attend Midnight Mass on Wednesday 24th December at 11.30pm. This popular late-night service on Christmas Eve acts as a vigil seeing in the arrival of Christ's birth. Be among the first to celebrate Christmas at this traditional service which includes carols and the celebration of Holy Communion.    

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    Parish Eucharist on Christmas Day

    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 30 minutes.

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    The Cathedral Eucharist on Christmas Day

    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    On Christmas Day we gather with joy to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Join us at 10.30am on Christmas morning for the Cathedral Eucharist as we combine the Holy Communion with Christmas carols and time for reflection and celebration. A welcoming, full Eucharistic service sung by our Cathedral Choir during term time and by visiting … Continued

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    Evening Prayer Saturday

    Evening Prayer

    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-sunday
    Parish Eucharist Sunday

    Parish Eucharist

    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 30 minutes.  

  • The Cathedral Eucharist
    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

  • evening-prayer-sunday
    Evening Prayer Sunday

    Evening Prayer

    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.  

  • morning-prayer-monday
    Morning Prayer Monday

    Morning Prayer

    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 Monday

    Evening Prayer

    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-tuesday
    Evening Prayer Tuesday

    Evening Prayer

    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.

  • morning-prayer-wednesday
    Morning Prayer Wednesday

    Morning Prayer

    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 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.  

  • evening-prayer-wednesday
    Evening Prayer Wednesday

    Evening Prayer

    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-thursday
    Evening Prayer Thursday

    Evening Prayer

    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.

  • morning-prayer-friday
    Morning Prayer Friday

    Morning Prayer

    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 Friday

    Common Worship Eucharist

    Blackburn Cathedral 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 Friday

    Evening Prayer

    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 Saturday

    Evening Prayer

    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-sunday
    Parish Eucharist Sunday

    Parish Eucharist

    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 30 minutes.  

  • The Cathedral Eucharist
    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

  • evening-prayer-sunday
    Evening Prayer Sunday

    Evening Prayer

    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.  

  • morning-prayer-monday
    Morning Prayer Monday

    Morning Prayer

    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 Monday

    Evening Prayer

    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-tuesday
    Evening Prayer Tuesday

    Evening Prayer

    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-official-launch-of-blackburn-cathedrals-centenary-year
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    The Official Launch of Blackburn Cathedral’s Centenary Year

    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    We will gather outside in darkness, before the Cathedral gradually comes alive with light and music. As we move into the building, we will bring light into our iconic home - symbolising faith, unity, and new beginnings. All are welcome to celebrate the start of a new chapter in the life of our Cathedral with … Continued

  • morning-prayer-wednesday
    Morning Prayer Wednesday

    Morning Prayer

    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 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.  

  • nigel-spooner-organ-concert

    Nigel Spooner Organ Concert

    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    Our lunchtime concert series continues as we welcome Nigel Spooner 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 Wednesday

    Choral Evensong

    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 Thursday

    Choral Evensong

    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 Friday

    Morning Prayer

    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 Friday

    Common Worship Eucharist

    Blackburn Cathedral 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.

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