WHAT’S ON
EDWARD KING LECTURE
RAF JOHN WILLIAMS CONCERT
MONDAYS IN LENT
FROM 23 FEB, 4PM
Cathedral Lent Course
Join us for a 5-week course using Paula Gooder’s book Lentwise: Spiritual Essentials for Real Life.
“Lentwise is a five-session course which helps us to deal with the rigors of real life. Using fresh insights from John's gospel, it explores: direction, nourishment, wisdom, refreshment, and security.”
We meet in the Wickham Room at Lincoln Cathedral. Please let Rowena know if you would like to attend (rowena.king@ lincolncathedral.com).
You can also sign up online here: https://lincolncathedral. churchsuite.com/events/yz9tkioy
Please note that you do not need to be able to attend every session to join in the class.
SAT 7 MAR, 10PM
Moonlit Hares, Kirigami and Embossing Workshop for adults
Step into a world of colour, card and creativity, in this kirigami and embossing workshop led by paper artist Shobhna Patel.
SAT 7 MAR, 3PM
Edward King Lecture
When the World Is Unravelling: What Faith and Science Tell Us About Living Wisely by The Revd Dr Gillian Straine
TUESDAY, BEGINNING 24 FEB, 4PM
Pilgrim Course: Turning to Christ
Would you like to explore being baptised or confirmed this Easter? Or just simply have the opportunity to reflect on your faith through the six questions asked at baptism, then join us on Tuesday afternoons through Lent, in the Wickham Room, as we work through the Pilgrim Course: Turning to Christ.
In a time of global strain and uncertainty, questions of meaning and human flourishing press in with renewed urgency. This lecture in the Chapter House explores how a theology of wellbeing and the practice of spiritual intelligence deepen and illuminate the Church’s inherited faith tradition.
The Revd Dr Gillian Straine is an Anglican priest, author, coach, and CEO of GoHealth. She holds a PhD in Physics and an MA in Theology. Her work sits at the intersection of theology, health, faith, and science.
5.30PM Festal Evensong and procession to the grave of Bishop Edward King
SUN 8 MAR, 6PM
After HoursAn evening of Taizé
After Hours provides a quiet and reflective service, enjoying the special atmosphere of evening in the Cathedral. This month we worship in the style of Taizé, with short repeated chants, readings and silence. We will also hear from our young adults about their pilgrimage to Taizé last summer.
TUE 10 MAR, 12.30PM
The Mindful Mile
Join us on the second Tuesday of each month as we take a moment out of a busy day to reconnect with the outdoors as we complete three laps of the Cathedral. Our leaders are there to set a gentle pace, and to share a topic of interest. Afterwards you are welcome to join us for a hot drink. Meet at the West Front of the Cathedral at 12.30pm.
SAT 14 MAR, 11AM
Alison Weir talkKatherine Swynford
The British author and historian Alison Weir will give a talk in the Chapter House based on her book Katherine Swynford: The Story of John of Gaunt and his Scandalous Mistress.
SAT 21 MAR, 10.30AM
Mothering SundaySung Eucharist
On Mothering Sunday we celebrate those who have nurtured and nourished us in our physical and spiritual lives. This can be our mothers, significant women in our lives, our local church community, or all three! The Cathedral also celebrates its role as the Mother Church of the diocese.
As always, our Sunday School will be running during this service. Each week we look at a Bible story, and enjoy fun crafts and activities to bring the bible stories to life. There’s no need to book, please just come along!
SAT 21 MAR, 7PM
St John Passion
Experience the dramatic and emotional power of JS Bach’s mighty choral retelling of the last hours of Jesus’ life, in the intimate surroundings of St Hugh’s Choir, at the heart of Lincoln Cathedral. Performed in a concert setting by Lincoln Cathedral Choir in collaboration with the Byrd Consort.
MON 23 MAR—MON 30 MAR
Peregrine Exhibition
A peregrine falcon photography exhibition will be held in the Chapter House from 23–29 March 2026. Featuring work by local wildlife photographers, the display explores the relationship between Lincoln Cathedral and the peregrine falcons that nest and raise their young here. The exhibition coincides with the launch of Tales From The Towers, a book documenting the cathedral peregrines. This exhibition is included in your Cathedral admission.
WED 25 MAR, 5.30PM
Annunciation of the
Blessed Virgin MarySung Eucharist
The Annunciation celebrates the visit of the Angel Gabriel to Mary to announce that she was to be the mother of Jesus. It is now nine months until Christmas! It is an important day at the Cathedral as it is dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
THU 26 MAR, 1.10PM
Lunchtime Recital
Bring some music to your day with a short lunchtime recital in the nave of the Cathedral. This is included with your admission fee.
TUE 7—FRI 10 APR,
10AM—12.30PM & 1PM—3.30PM
Easter Holiday
Family Crafts
• Family Easter Trail
• Bunny crowns and plates
• Easter Wreath
TUE 7—FRI 10 APR, 10AM—12.30PM & 1PM—3.30PM
Spring Crafts including Clay Baby Animals and much more...
SAT 4 APR, 1.15PM
Stained Glass tour
Stunning stained glass windows fill the space with vivid colours and illuminate the building. Join us on a tour of the stained glass in Lincoln Cathedral, some of which dates back to medieval times. Places are limited so booking is essential.
SAT 4 APR, 1.45PM
Secrets of Minster Yard tour
This outdoor tour of Lincoln Cathedral and the surrounding close will give you exclusive access to little-seen locations that you may otherwise miss.
Holy Week
SUN 29 MAR - PALM SUNDAY
Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday.
10.30AM - Palm Procession from the Castle, reading of the Passion and Sung Eucharist
The congregation gathers at Lincoln Castle to commemorate Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem at the beginning of Holy Week. We then walk to the front of the cathedral where the account of Jesus’ final days is read. Afterwards we enter the cathedral for the Sung Eucharist.
3.45PM - Choral Evensong
6PM - Stainer’s Crucifixion sung by the Cathedral Consort
A devotional performance of John Stainer’s Holy Week cantata. Free entry, no tickets needed.
MON 30 MAR
5.30PM - Choral Evensong
7.30PM - Address and Compline
Compline is the ancient service of Night Prayer, sung at the end of the day. In Holy Week most of the service is sung by the adults of the cathedral choir.
TUE 31 MAR
11AM - Chrism Eucharist
A diocesan celebration with the blessing of oils and renewal of ordination vows.
5.30PM - Choral Evensong
7.30PM - Address and Compline
WED 1 APR
5.30PM - Choral Evensong
7.30PM - Tenebrae
Tenebrae is a service of readings and music where candles are gradually extinguished. It reaches its climax with a loud noise in the darkness which signals the end of the service.
THU 2 APR - MAUNDY THURSDAY
7.30PM - Sung Eucharist with Foot Washing, Stripping of the Altar and Watch
On Maundy Thursday Christians remember the Great Commandment that we love God and one another. This is expressed by one of the priests washing the feet of some members of the congregation and celebrating the Eucharist to recall Jesus’ last meal with his disciples. At the end of the service some of the bread from the Eucharist is taken to another part of the cathedral and people may stay with it until midnight to remember the disciples watching with Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. The cathedral is also stripped of many of the items used in worship to remind us that in the end the disciples ran away.
A full schedule of services during Holy Week can be found on the website.
FRI 3 APR - GOOD FRIDAY
9.30AM - Liturgy for Good Friday
This service has three distinct elements - the story of Jesus' final hours and his death is sung by the choir, there is an opportunity to honour the cross and then to receive Holy Communion.
12 NOON - The Seven Last Words
The Dean of Lincoln, the Very Revd Dr Simon Jones, will lead the threehour devotion on Good Friday, at which meditations on Christ’s seven last words from the Cross will be interspersed with movements from JS Bach’s ‘cello suites, performed by Jane Finch. The service will take place in St Hugh’s Choir, and those wishing to attend are welcome to enter and leave as they wish during the course of the three hours.
SAT 4 APR - HOLY SATURDAY
8PM - Easter Vigil, Baptism & Confirmation and First Eucharist of Easter
The congregation gathers in the darkness to welcome the Light of Christ symbolised in the Easter Fire and Candle. As we celebrate our Easter faith people are baptised and confirmed by the Bishop.
SUN 5 APR - EASTER DAY
7.45AM - Litany
8.00AM -Holy Communion
10.30AM - Sung Eucharist with Orchestra
12.30PM- Holy Communion
3.45PM -Festal Evensong with Procession
Easter opening times
Good Friday is a solemn day when we remember Jesus' death and God's love for us. The Cathedral is open to visitors (there is no admission charge), but we ask that you are respectful of the sombre nature of this day whilst visiting. There will be a number of spaces set aside to pray and light candles. Everyone is welcome to any of our services in St Hugh's Choir.
SHOP & CAFÉ GOOD FRIDAY 10am-4pm SATURDAY 9am-5pm EASTER SUNDAY 10am-4pm BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY 10am-4pm
MON 6 APR, 1.15PM Lincoln Cathedral
Tower Tour
For Bank holiday Monday we’re adding in an extra date for our everpopular tower tour. Do you have what it takes to climb to the top of the Cathedral’s central tower?
MON 6 APR, 1.30PM
The Sacred and the Strange tour
Discover the symbolism of Lincoln Cathedral. Throughout history, shapes, numbers and colours have been used to reveal meanings and messages to those that understand how to interpret them. Let our experienced guides teach you how to read the Cathedral building and understand the messages that its creators are sharing.
FRI 10 APR, 7.30PM & 9:30PM In the Dark
An event by Overheard Network. Join us for a unique musical experience. In the Dark is a ground breaking, immersive show that takes place with live performers in total darkness. No interruptions, no phones, no input other than live music, performed around, amongst and through you by a secret group of 30 musicians. Wearing a sleep mask, you’ll be surrounded by live, complex, euphoric music, engaging your brain in a way you will never have experienced before. It’s the antithesis of AI, richer than gong baths, more intimate than distant stadium gigs. Nothing to see. Everything to hear.
SUN 12 APR, 6PM
After Hours - Sacred Space
Every other month, our After Hours service is Sacred Space, a gentle and reflective service with time to wonder, the opportunity to use all your senses to explore faith and the chance to experience the unique and serene atmosphere of the Cathedral as the day draws to a close.
TUE 14 APR, 12.30PM
The Mindful Mile
This month the theme for the Mindful Mile will be A Fundraiser's Cathedral - a unique perspective on sustaining your cathedral. It will be led by Matthew Tarling, Lincoln Cathedral’s fundraising manager. Meet at the West Front.
SUN 19 APR, 1.30PM
St George’s Day Service
SAT 25 APR, 5.30PM Festal Evensong and Installation of Canon Kevin Walton as Canon Chancellor
SAT 25 APR, 7.30PM Elijah by Felix Mendelssohn
Lincoln, Scunthorpe and Bingham Choral Societies perform the everpopular oratorio Elijah by Felix Mendelssohn, with professional soloists and accompanied by Lincolnshire Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Stephen Bullamore
THU 30 APR, 1.10PM
Lunchtime Recital
This month the lunchtime recital will be given by Timothy Selman, Lincoln Cathedral Organ Scholar. This recital is included in your Cathedral admission.
FRI 8 MAY, 7.30PM
London Concertante, Seven Sins of Tango
Featuring two champion tango dancers accompanied by a 12-piece ensemble from the world-renowned London Concertante, this show is straight from Argentina, merging the smouldering music of Astor Piazzolla and his contemporaries with electrifying choreography and virtuosic musicianship, revealing tango in its most authentic yet sophisticated form.
SAT 9 MAY, 1PM
Be a Chorister for a Day
This fun event gives young singers a taste of what it is like to be a chorister at Lincoln Cathedral. It is aimed at children of 6 to 12 years old. During the afternoon you’ll get a free singing lesson with one of the cathedral’s specialists, a tour of the Cathedral, afternoon tea and the opportunity to sing with the cathedral choir at the end of the day during Evensong.
SUN 10 MAY, 6PM
After Hours
After Hours provides a quiet and reflective alternative style service, enjoying the special space of evening in the Cathedral. Join us as we journey through the Easter season.
MON 11—FRI 22 MAY
Creative Reactions Exhibition
Creative Reactions is part of the Pint of Science festival; researchers are paired with artists to inspire creative responses to current research topics. The artworks offer an engaging way to explore science, culture, and society through creativity. This exhibition is in the South Transept and is included in your Cathedral admission.
TUE 12 MAY, 12.30PM
The Mindful Mile
Our walk leader this month is our Missioner, Canon Rowena. There'll be great company and conversation, and we’ll finish with hot drinks in the Cathedral. Meet at the West Front at 12.30pm.
WED 13 MAY, 10.45AM
Workshop tour
Join this exclusive tour to meet the skilled heritage craftspeople whose expertise sustains the Cathedral. Explore the working spaces where centuries-old techniques are practised and discover how these specialist skills protect the Cathedral for generations to come. Please note: this tour is not accessible due to stairs and some steep slopes.
THU 14 MAY
Ascension Day
Forty days after Easter we celebrate Christ’s ascension into heaven.
7AM Holy Communion followed by breakfast
5.30PM Festal Evensong and celebration of the 30th anniversary of the West Lindsey Churches Festival
7PM Sung Eucharist at St Paul in the Bail
SAT 16 MAY, 7PM
RAF John Williams Concert
Join the Band of the Royal Air Force College for an unforgettable evening celebrating the iconic music of legendary composer John Williams. From the epic themes of Star Wars and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial to stirring compositions written for historic moments, this exhilarating concert promises a journey through some of the most powerful and recognisable scores ever written. Hosted by Melvyn Prior, this special charity event will raise vital funds in support of the wider Armed Forces community.
THU 21 MAY, 1.10PM
Lunchtime Recital
Join us in the nave for a lunchtime recital by Yipeng Xu, Lincoln Cathedral Organ Scholar.
This recital is included in your Cathedral admission.
FRI 22 & SAT 23 MAY, 10.30AM
Katherine Swynford Tour
Join us for an exclusive tour which takes you behind the scenes in the life of this enigmatic figure who captured the heart of one of the most powerful men in medieval England; John of Gaunt.
With exclusive access to Katherine’s home in the Cathedral close, which is now the Deanery, you’ll have the rare opportunity to see her private chapel, great hall and living quarters, as well as exploring the areas most closely associated with her in the Cathedral.
SUN 24 MAY
Pentecost
10.30AM Festal Eucharist
3.45PM Festal Evensong
Following Pentecost Cakes evensong in the Cloisters at 4.30PM
Tickets will be available after Easter by emailing lccc@lincolncathedral.com , or in the chapter House following the Sunday morning Eucharist.
MON 25 MAY, 1.15PM
Tower Tour
Experience fabulous views and see much of Lincolnshire and beyond. Discover the fascinating history in each of the 300 steps you will climb. Don’t miss out, book your place today!
MON 25 MAY, 2PM Roof tour
Explore the roof space of Lincoln Cathedral with views across the city. Our friendly guides will you show you the fascinating structures that hold up the roof of the Cathedral.
THU 26—FRI 29 MAY, 10AM—12.30PM & 1PM—3.30PM
May Half-Term Family
Crafts - ‘We Love Our World’
This half term, come and join us for some fun environment themed crafts and activities. We’ll be seed bombing on the East Lawn to make a wildflower meadow and you can help us complete our ‘We Love Our World’ collage. These activities are free with your Cathedral admission and don’t forget, children under 16 visit free with a paying adult.
SAT 30 MAY, 1.45PM
Secrets of Minster Yard tour
Take a journey through time as you explore the exterior of the Cathedral and learn how it has developed over the centuries. Lincoln Cathedral was once surrounded by a great wall, protecting the residents of the close from ‘robbers and other evil doers’, and as you walk around the picturesque Minster Yard, you’ll hear the stories of some of the colourful characters who have lived here over the centuries.
SAT 30 MAY, 2.15PM
Historic graffiti tour
Who would imagine that a worldclass heritage site and important church like Lincoln Cathedral would be covered in graffiti? And yet a recent Historic Graffiti Survey revealed more than 8,000 marks in the ground floor areas alone!
SAT 30 MAY, 7.30PM
Queen by Candlelight
FRI 29 MAY, 7.30PM
The Music of Westlife by Candlelight
Event hosted by concerts by Candlelight. Featuring a sensational cast of world-class vocalists and an incredible live band, get ready to relive the magic of Westlife’s biggest hits, like you’ve never heard them before, all performed live by candlelight.
Event hosted by concerts by Candlelight. Sing along to timeless classics including Bohemian Rhapsody, It’s a Kind of Magic, We Are The Champions, Who Wants to Live Forever and many more! Performed by a world-class cast of West End vocalists and epic live rock band. The Show Must Go On! Grab your tickets now to this spectacular celebration of Queen’s biggest hits, guaranteed to Rock You!
SAT 2—MON 4 MAY
