Coventry Cathedral

08/09/2026

This Thursday is Su***de Prevention Day, and Violet Project CIO and Coventry Cathedral warmly invite you to join us in person for a free, heartfelt gathering to mark World Su***de Prevention Day on Thursday 10th September from 6.30pm - 7.30pm.

The service will provide a safe space to remember, support, and spread hope. Guest speakers will share their journeys and messages of HOPE through their experiences with mental health. Hope and connection are vital for su***de prevention. There are people and charities to talk to before and after the service, and a support bag for the first 300 with refreshments and cake.

07/09/2026

On Friday 11 September, Coventry Cathedral will mark the 25th anniversary of the attacks of 9/11 with a short vigil of prayer and reflection in the Cathedral Ruins at 3.00pm. The time coincides with 10.00am in New York, the moment when many gather to remember those who lost their lives and the events that changed our world.

As a place dedicated to reconciliation and peace, Coventry Cathedral invites people from across the Diocese and wider community to join us as we remember the victims of terrorism and violence, pray for healing and peace among nations, and recommit ourselves to building a more just and compassionate world.

The vigil will last approximately 30 minutes and all are welcome.

Friday 11 September 2026
3.00pm to 3.30pm
Cathedral Ruins, Coventry Cathedral

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." (Matthew 5:9

📷 Alan Setchell

07/09/2026

🎶 Tomorrow | Monday Lunchtime Organ Recital 🎶

Join us tomorrow (Monday 7 September) for the next recital in our Free Monday Lunchtime Organ Recitals 2026, featuring Keith Hearnshaw.

🕰 12:30pm–1pm
📍 Coventry Cathedral
🎟 Free admission (donations welcome)

Keith has enjoyed a distinguished career as a professional organist for over 25 years, performing across the UK, Europe and the USA. His programme includes favourites by Handel, Elgar, Gigout and Vierne, featuring the ever-popular Zadok the Priest and Nimrod.

Whether you're a regular recital-goer or visiting for the first time, this promises to be an enjoyable and uplifting lunchtime concert showcasing the magnificent Coventry Cathedral organ.

All are warmly welcome.

05/09/2026

Heritage Open Days is coming to Coventry Cathedral next Friday 11th until Sunday 20th September!

Along with our usual FREE admission to both the Ruins and New Cathedral, we also have a special programme of activities and exhibitions to explore making your Heritage Open Days weekend extra special.

Check out the full programme at our website: https://www.coventrycathedral.org.uk/events/whats-on/heritage-open-days

What are you excited to see?

02/09/2026

01/09/2026

28/08/2026

Coventry Cathedral Ruins ASMR part 2, whatever the weather always evocative perhaps more so on a rainy afternoon.

Thinking of visiting this weekend? Whatever the weather brings we also have plenty of indoor cosy activities including the Blitz Museum in the Ruins Saturday (11-3pm) and Sunday (12-3pm) as well as the New Cathedral open as usual to visitors Saturdays (10-4pm) and Sundays (12-3.30pm) with the 75: Towards a New Cathedral Exhibition and Book Nook for slow exploring.

Explore our weekend what's on calendar www.coventrycathedral.org.uk

28/08/2026

28/08/2026

Two weeks until Heritage Open Days returns over Friday 11th September to Sunday 20th September!

This year's theme is Everyday Histories and as part of this we are opening the Living Type of Ralph Beyer exhibition which explores the lively character behind Coventry Cathedral's iconic Tablets of the Word, the Baptismal font and the greeting set into the floor of the New Cathedral.

Embark on a visual journey through the artist’s craft, working life, and lasting influence on stone letter carving, culminating in the creation of Coventry’s own distinctive font. Free tickets are also available for a Linocut Letterpress workshop on Saturday 12th September (Limited Spaces!)

🏛 Our programme of FREE activities is now live: www.coventrycathedral.org.uk/events/whats-on/heritage-open-days

Credits: 1. 1961/1962, MirrorPix 2. Gerda Muldartye