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Oct 10
The Music of Coldplay by Candlelight
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Oct 11
Revd. Canon Timothy Goode: 'Breaking Not Broken' Talk
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Oct 14
The Bible Changes Lives

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    Lancashire Community Craft Project – Needle Felting & Hand Stitching Session

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    Blackburn Cathedral Crypt Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    What is The Lancashire Community Craft Project? Inspired by the Table For The Nation at Blackburn Cathedral, we are inviting schools, community groups, craft groups, churches, businesses and residents across the region to come together to create a spectacular artwork. 800 individually handcrafted panels - each one telling a story of Lancashire - will be … 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.  

  • the-music-of-coldplay-by-candlelight

    The Music of Coldplay by Candlelight

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    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    Featuring a spectacular cast of world-class vocalists and an epic live band, prepare for ‘Paradise’, as you experience Coldplay’s biggest hits, like never before! This incredible concert will take you on the ‘Adventure Of A Lifetime’, with not just a ‘Sky Full Of Stars’, but a room full of candlelight and spectacular live music, too! … Continued

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    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.  

  • canon-timothy-good-breaking-not-broken

    Revd. Canon Timothy Goode: ‘Breaking Not Broken’ Talk

    Featured
    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    Ableism has shaped the Church’s imagination of the human person - not only in relation to disability, but in the ways the Church understands strength, weakness, belonging and the body itself. Rather than treating accessibility and inclusion as practical add-ons, this talk presents them as central expressions of the Gospel, and offers a hopeful vision … Continued

  • 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.  

  • anthony-gray-organ-concert

    Anthony Gray Organ Concert

    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    Our lunchtime concert series continues as we welcome Anthony Gray 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.  

  • the-bible-changed-my-life-bishop-graham-tomlin

    The Bible Changes Lives

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    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    The Bible Changes Lives - an evening with Bishop Graham Tomlin, the Cathedral Youth Choir, and people whose lives the Bible has changed. This relaxed and informal gathering will feature an inspiring talk by Bishop Graham Tomlin, a performance by the Cathedral Youth Choir, and testimonies from those whose lives have been changed by the … Continued

  • tyndale-schools-conference

    TranslatingScripture: Engaging ChildrenWith the Bible Conference

    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    Blackburn Diocese Board of Education, in partnership with Blackburn Cathedral, invites primary teachers, RE leads, and those who plan collective worship to a morning conference at Blackburn Cathedral helping you engage children with the Bible. The morning will give you classroom-ready ways to open Scripture with children: collective worship ideas, RE that goes deeper, approaches … Continued

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    TranslatingScripture: The Bible in Youth Ministry Conference

    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    Blackburn Diocese Board of Education, in partnership with Blackburn Cathedral, invites youth workers to an afternoon at Blackburn Cathedral to reflect together on one question: how do we enable young people engage well with scripture? Young people come to the Bible with questions: about its authority and whether it has anything to say to their … 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.  

  • 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.

  • funeral-blackburn-cathedral

    Funeral

    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    Please note that the Cathedral will be closed to visitors whilst a funeral takes place between 12.30pm and 2.30pm on Friday 16th October 2026. We apologise for any inconvenience this brief closure may cause and thank you for your understanding. Please note that whilst the Cathedral grounds and Checks & Greys cafe will remain open, … Continued

  • 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.  

  • 100-voices-100-years-local-vocals-concert

    ‘100 Voices for 100 Years’ Centenary Fundraising Concert

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    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    This very special concert will bring together over 100 choir members from one of the North West’s fastest-growing choirs, Local Vocals, with special guest performers from Blackburn’s own New Road Music Studios, showcasing the breadth of musical talent from our local community. From bespoke, contemporary choir arrangements to intricate, operatic guest performances, the programme has … 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

  • 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.  

  • 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

    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.  

  • kathleen-ferrier-bursary-competition

    Kathleen Ferrier Bursary Competition

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    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    Her appeal transcends all ages and generations, more so perhaps than any other singer and her voice is still heard and loved by millions around the world. This one day Bursary Competition will feature 16 short recitals by eight outstanding undergraduates, before five finalists are chosen with prizes presented to the winners at the end … 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.  

  • 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.  

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