St John Passion - J.S. Bach
2025-03-18 19:30 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Westminster Cathedral, Ashley Place, London, SW1P 1LT, United Kingdom
On Tuesday 18 March 2025, Westminster Cathedral Choir will perform Bach’s vivid and visceral retelling of the Passion, according to St John, under the direction of Simon Johnson, Master of Music.
With James Gilchrist as the Evangelist, and William Thomas as Christus, accompanied by a period orchestra, it is the perfect devotion for Lent.
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Investiture of the Lord Mayor of Westminster as a Knight of St Gregory
2025-03-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Westminster Cathedral, Ashley Place, London, SW1P 1LT, United Kingdom

Stations of the Cross
2025-03-07 18:30 - 19:30 | Westminster Cathedral, Ashley Place, London, SW1P 1LT, United Kingdom

Pope Francis Requiem Mass
2025-04-21 17:30 - 18:30 | Westminster Cathedral, Ashley Place, London, SW1P 1LT, United Kingdom

Mass with Adult Confirmations
2025-05-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Westminster Cathedral, Ashley Place, London, SW1P 1LT, United Kingdom

Mass for Migrants
2025-05-05 14:30 - 15:30 | Westminster Cathedral, Ashley Place, London, SW1P 1LT, United Kingdom

Papal Conclave begins
2025-05-07 00:00 - 23:59

Service of Healing and Hope
2025-05-10 14:30 - 15:30 | Westminster Cathedral, Ashley Place, London, SW1P 1LT, United Kingdom

Mass for New Catholics
2025-05-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Westminster Cathedral, Ashley Place, London, SW1P 1LT, United Kingdom

Farewell Mass for Archbishop-elect John Sherrington
2025-05-15 17:30 - 18:30 | Westminster Cathedral, Ashley Place, London, SW1P 1LT, United Kingdom

Mass in thanksgiving for Matrimony
2025-05-17 14:30 - 15:30 | Westminster Cathedral, Ashley Place, London, SW1P 1LT, United Kingdom

Joint Ecumenical Vespers with Westminster Abbey
2025-05-23 17:00 - 18:00 | Westminster Cathedral, Ashley Place, London, SW1P 1LT, United Kingdom

Friends' Quiz Night
2025-05-28 18:30 - 21:00, 2025-09-30 18:30 - 21:00 | Cathedral Hall, Westminster Cathedral Hall, Ambrosden Avenue, London, SW1P 1QW, United Kingdom

Talk: The Venerable Ignatius Spencer, by Fr Gerard Skinner
2025-06-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Cathedral Hall, Westminster Cathedral Hall, Ambrosden Avenue, London, SW1P 1QW, United Kingdom
On Thursday 12 June, at 6.30pm, the Friends of Westminster Cathedral will host a fascinating lecture in Cathedral Hall.
Fr Gerard Skinner, former Sub-Administrator of Westminster Cathedral will expound upon the Venerable Ignatius Spencer, ancestor to the late Diana, Princess of Wales.
Tickets are £10 and are available via Eventbrite, or by emailing friends@rcdow.org.uk.

Anniversary Mass - Cardinal Basil Hume OSB OM
2025-06-17 18:30 - 21:00 | Sacred Heart Church, Horseferry Road, 112 Horseferry Road, London, SW1P 2EF, United Kingdom
The Cardinal Hume Centre will celebrate an Anniversary Mass in memory of His Eminence Cardinal George Basil Hume OSB OM on Tuesday 17 June at Sacred Heart Church, 112 Horseferry Road, SW1P 2EF. Doors open at 6pm for 6:30 pm.
Mass, presided by Fr Slawomir Witoń, Dean of Westminster Cathedral. Following the service, everyone is invited to an informal reception in our Family Centre, where you will have the chance to meet George O’Neill, our Chief Executive, as well as members of our team who work closely with the young people, children, and families which the Centre supports.
If you are planning to attend please RSVP to events@cardinalhumecentre.org.uk. All are welcome to attend.

Interfaith Tour of Westminster Cathedral
2025-06-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Westminster Cathedral, Ashley Place, London, SW1P 1LT, United Kingdom

Parish Tea & Coffee
2025-06-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Cathedral Hall, Westminster Cathedral Hall, Ambrosden Avenue, London, SW1P 1QW, United Kingdom
Everyone is welcome in Cathedral Hall after the 10am Sunday Mass for tea and coffee. It is a great opportunity to get to know fellow parishioners.

Filipino Club Summer Ball
2025-07-12 17:00 - 21:30 | Cathedral Hall, Westminster Cathedral Hall, Ambrosden Avenue, London, SW1P 1QW, United Kingdom
Tickets cost £40 for a buffet dinner including wine and water. Smart casual attire is requested. For tickets please contact Cora Emflorgo on 07961168976 or Isabel Lim on 07791307652. All are welcome.

John Bradburne Memorial Society (JBMS) Mass & Reception
2025-09-13 14:00 - 17:00 | Westminster Cathedral, Ashley Place, London, SW1P 1LT, United Kingdom
On Saturday 13 September, the John Bradburne Memorial Society will celebrate the life and cause of Servant of God and former Cathedral Sacristan John Bradburne, with a Mass at 2pm and a ticketed reception in Cathedral Hall (Ambrosden Avenue), from 3pm to 5pm.
The self-described ‘Vagabond of God’, John spent his final days as a lay Franciscan in Mutemwa, Rhodesia, caring for those with leprosy. By refusing to abandon the helpless, he was martyred by guerrilla forces, and is now on the path to canonisation.
All are welcome to attend the Mass, and tickets for the exhibition, refreshments, entertainment and talks are available here.

Grand Organ Festival 2025 - Jonathan Scott
2025-09-17 19:30 - 20:30 | Westminster Cathedral, Ashley Place, London, SW1P 1LT, United Kingdom
‘The sheer impact on the listener is unforgettable’ – Stephen Bicknell
The Grand Organ of Westminster Cathedral is considered by many to be the greatest achievement and crowning glory of Henry Willis III, one of England’s finest organ builders. Each year, some of the world’s most distinguished and talented organists are invited to give headline recitals as part of our Grand Organ Festival.
17 September 2025, 7.30pm
Jonathan Scott, concert organist
Jonathan Scott is known throughout the world for his virtuoso arrangements and performances of major orchestral music for the pipe organ and, with his brother Tom, his performance videos on the ‘Scott Brother Duo’ YouTube channel, which has achieved over 100 million views. Jonathan’s programme, entitled ‘The Symphonic Organ’, is:

Passacaglia (Suite No. 7 in G minor HWV 432) – Handel
‘I pini di Roma’ (Pines of Rome – Respighi arr. Scott
‘Organ’ Symphony No.3 in C minor Op.78 – Saint-Saëns arr. Scott
Lacrimosa (Requiem K.626) – Mozart arr. Scott

Tickets are £15 (£12 concessions) and are available on the door.

Grand Organ Festival 2025 - Peter Stevens
2025-09-24 19:30 - 20:30 | Westminster Cathedral, Ashley Place, London, SW1P 1LT, United Kingdom
‘The sheer impact on the listener is unforgettable’ – Stephen Bicknell
The Grand Organ of Westminster Cathedral is considered by many to be the greatest achievement and crowning glory of Henry Willis III, one of England’s finest organ builders. Each year, some of the world’s most distinguished and talented organists are invited to give headline recitals as part of our Grand Organ Festival.
24 September 2025, 7.30pm
Peter Stevens, Westminster Cathedral
Peter Stevens has been Assistant Master of Music at Westminster Cathedral since 2011. His latest CD, Symphonie Romane, has been named one of Gramophone magazine’s ‘Best Classical Albums of 2025’ (So Far). Peter will play:

Introduction & Passacaglia in D minor – Reger
Dies sind die heil’gen zehn Gebot BWV 678 – J.S. Bach
Magnificat primi toni BuxWV 203 – Buxtehude
Fantaisie in A major – Franck
Postlude (L’Orgue Mystique, Office II) – Tournemire
Introduction, Passacaglia and Fugue in E flat minor – Willan

Tickets are £15 (£12 concessions) and are available on the door.

Friends' Concert - Isla String Quartet
2025-09-25 18:30 - 21:00 | Cathedral Hall, Westminster Cathedral Hall, Ambrosden Avenue, London, SW1P 1QW, United Kingdom
On Thursday 25 September, 6.30pm, the Isla String Quartet will perform Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 6 B Flat Major and Debussy’s String Quartet in G Minor.
Tickets (£10) include a post-concert drink and are available here (£11.55 including Eventbrite fee).

Grand Organ Festival 2025 - Simon Johnson
2025-10-01 19:30 - 20:30 | Westminster Cathedral, Ashley Place, London, SW1P 1LT, United Kingdom
‘The sheer impact on the listener is unforgettable’ – Stephen Bicknell
The Grand Organ of Westminster Cathedral is considered by many to be the greatest achievement and crowning glory of Henry Willis III, one of England’s finest organ builders. Each year, some of the world’s most distinguished and talented organists are invited to give headline recitals as part of our Grand Organ Festival.
1 October 2025, 7.30pm
Simon Johnson, Westminster Cathedral
Described by Gramophone magazine as ‘a brilliant and sensitive musician’, Simon Johnson has been Director of Music at Westminster Cathedral since 2021. Simon’s latest recording, B-A-C-H Anatomy of a Motif was described by The Organ magazine as ‘one of the most significant releases for the organ…for some time.’ Simon will play:

Prelude and Fugue in E minor BWV 678 – J.S. Bach
Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr’ BWV 663 – J.S. Bach
L’Ascension – Messiaen
Rhapsody No. 3 in C sharp minor – Howells
Scherzo and Allegro risoluto from Symphonie II – Vierne

Tickets are £15 (£12 concessions) and are available on the door.

Grand Organ Festival 2025 - Peter King
2025-10-08 19:30 - 20:30 | Westminster Cathedral, Ashley Place, London, SW1P 1LT, United Kingdom
‘The sheer impact on the listener is unforgettable’ – Stephen Bicknell
The Grand Organ of Westminster Cathedral is considered by many to be the greatest achievement and crowning glory of Henry Willis III, one of England’s finest organ builders. Each year, some of the world’s most distinguished and talented organists are invited to give headline recitals as part of our Grand Organ Festival.
8 October 2025, 7.30pm
Peter King, Organist Emeritus, Bath Abbey
Peter King was Director of Music at Bath Abbey from 1986-2016, and is in demand as a recitalist around the world. Described as ‘a virtuoso of world class’ who plays ‘with such élan, and with such passion, such commitment.’ Peter plays a recital in memory of former Assistant Master of Music Nicolas Kynaston (1941-2025):

Toccata ‘Jerusalem, du hochgebaute Stadt’ – Karg-Elert
Choral No.3 in A minor – Franck
Excelsior! & Ave Maria ‘The Bells of Rome’ – Liszt
Funerailles (from Harmonies Poétiques et Religieuses) – Liszt transcr. Kynaston
Entrée de Poymnie (from Les Boréades) – Rameau transcr. King
Danse Macabre – Saint-Saëns transcr. Lemare
Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue – J.S. Bach transcr. Reger

Tickets are £15 (£12 concessions) and are available on the door.

Friends' Quiz Night
2025-10-28 18:30 - 21:00 | Cathedral Hall, Westminster Cathedral Hall, Ambrosden Avenue, London, SW1P 1QW, United Kingdom
Quizmaster: Fr Patrick van der Vorst.
Tickets, £20, are available here, and include a fish supper.
Alternatively, email Andrew at friends@rcdow.org.uk.
