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Requiem Mass for All Souls
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Bowie by Candlelight
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Blackburn Chamber Choir 'Eternal Light'

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    Cathedral Craft Club – Beginners Crochet: Part One

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    Blackburn Cathedral Crypt Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    Designed especially for beginners and those with little experience, this workshop offers the perfect opportunity to learn a new skill in a welcoming, supportive and encouraging environment. Throughout the session, Rachael will guide you step-by-step through the fundamentals of crochet. You'll learn how to hold your crochet hook and yarn, create a foundation chain, master … Continued

  • requiem-mass-for-all-souls-2025

    Requiem Mass for All Souls

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

    All are welcome to join us for a Requiem Mass for All Souls - The Commemoration of the Faithful Departed. At this beautiful, reflective choral service with timeless music by Gabriel Fauré, we read the names of loved ones who have gone before us, and remember them as we share in Holy Communion. If you … 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.  

  • shanna-hart-organ-concert

    Shanna Hart Organ Concert

    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    Our lunchtime concert series continues as we welcome Shanna Hart 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.  

  • bowie-by-candlelight

    Bowie by Candlelight

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    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    Join us for an incredible night of Bowie anthems including Let's Dance, Starman, Life on Mars, Rebel Rebel and more, performed by candlelight. David Live is one of the best tributes to any artist you will ever see - a respectful and charming homage, attracting praise from all corners of the Bowie community. Chris Evans … 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.  

  • blackburn-chamber-choir-eternal-light

    Blackburn Chamber Choir ‘Eternal Light’

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    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    Join Blackburn Chamber Choir for their first concert of the season - 'Eternal Light'. Featuring Tomás Luis de Victoria’s breathtaking Officium Defunctorum (1605) - one of the greatest choral masterpieces of Renaissance sacred music, alongside a selection of his exquisite motets.  

  • 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.  

  • Blackburn-Cathedral-Civic-Service-on-Remembrance-Sunday

    Civic Service on Remembrance Sunday

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    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    The annual Service of Remembrance brings together civic representatives, members of the Armed Forces, veterans and the wider community. We will honour those who have served and made the ultimate sacrifice, and together give thanks for their courage and pray for lasting peace. This service will be broadcast live and can be viewed on our … Continued

  • 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

  • cathedral-craft-club-beginners-crochet-workshop-session-two

    Cathedral Craft Club – Beginners Crochet: Part Two

    Featured
    Blackburn Cathedral Crypt Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    Designed especially for beginners and those with little experience, this workshop offers the perfect opportunity to learn a new skill in a welcoming, supportive and encouraging environment. Throughout the session, Rachael will guide you step-by-step through the fundamentals of crochet. You'll learn how to hold your crochet hook and yarn, create a foundation chain, master … 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.  

  • salvatore-pronesti-organ-concert

    Salvatore Pronesti Organ Concert

    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    Our lunchtime concert series continues as we welcome Tom Bell 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.  

  • blackburn-diocese-centenary-celebration-service

    Blackburn Diocese Centenary Celebration Service

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    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    November 12th 1926 was the day the Diocese of Blackburn came into being and the moment Blackburn Parish Church was elevated to cathedral status. Exactly one hundred years later the diocese will gather in Blackburn Cathedral with friends and guests from across Lancashire to celebrate this joyous milestone. Clergy and representatives from every parish and … Continued

  • 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.  

  • Contemplative Prayer Meeting

    Contemplative Prayer Meeting

    Contemplative Prayer Meeting
    Blackburn Cathedral St Martins Chapel Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

    Taking place in St. Martin’s Chapel on the second Friday of each month, these sessions are open to all. These meetings are led by the Revd. Philip Tyers, a member of our congregation.  

  • 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.  

  • safeguarding-sunday-2026

    The Cathedral Eucharist on Safeguarding Sunday

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

    We will do this whilst renewing our commitment to build healthy environments by protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults. 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 … 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.  

  • candlelit-sound-bath-good-vibrations-wellbeing

    Candlelit Sound Bath With Good Vibrations Wellbeing

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    Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

      Please note that this event has now sold out.   A sound bath is a meditation experience inspired by the harmony of nature using acoustic instruments from across the world such as the divine Alchemy Crystal Bowls, the shimmering Moon Gong, flowing Tongue Drum, glittering Koshi Chimes, Swing Chimes, softly sung vocals and the warm, … 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.  

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