Concerts & Recitals
When its busy liturgical schedule permits, the Choir takes its music further afield through concerts at the Cathedral, around the UK, and abroad. The renowned Grand Organ is in demand for organ recitals and the annual Grand Organ Festival. Details of any upcoming performances by the Choir and recitals on the Grand Organ can be found below.
The Grand Organ Festival 2025
We are delighted to announce another thrilling line-up for the 2025 edition, featuring concert organists Jonathan Scott and Peter King, Peter Stevens (Westminster Cathedral), and Simon Johnson (Westminster Cathedral) performing works by J.S. Bach, Saint-Saëns (excerpts from the Organ Symphony in C minor and Danse Macabre), Messiaen (L’Ascension), Handel, Mozart, Vierne, Howells, Reger and many more.
Lunchtime Organ Recitals
Every Wednesday* from 1.15pm to 1.45pm, Westminster Cathedral offers free lunchtime organ recitals, played on the famous Henry Willis III Grand Organ by a host of organists. All are welcome.
*Resuming 15 October 2025.
A Christmas Celebration 2025
Westminster Cathedral presents A Christmas Celebration, festive music and readings pondering the Incarnation of Christ, with much-loved celebrity readers and the world-famous Westminster Cathedral Choir and Orchestra, under the direction of Simon Johnson.
Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 December, 7.30pm (doors open 6.45pm).
Tickets, in aid of the work of the Cathedral, are available in the Cathedral Gift Shop or via Ticketmaster.
Not to be missed!
