Wakefield Cathedral

07/09/2026

🎶Choral Evensong This Week 🎶

The Cathedral Choir return from their Summer break on Thursday with a service of Choral Evensong. All are welcome.

18.30 Thursday – Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Consort
- Ayleward Responses
- Farrant in A minor
- Randall - The Call

We are open every day of the year, offering a range of services and a place to find peace, prayer and inspiration. No booking is required - simply come as you are. Please see our website for details of our normal opening hours and regular services: https://www.wakefieldcathedral.org.uk

Whether you're seeking a moment of reflection, a place to connect with others, or a community to join in worship, Wakefield Cathedral is here for you.
We look forward to welcoming you.

05/09/2026

🎶 ELVIS WAS IN THE BUILDING!

We had an absolute ball welcoming The Music of Elvis to the Cathedral tonight. 🎸

From the first note to the last, the Cathedral was “All Shook Up” - and with such a fantastic crowd, we “Can’t Help Falling in Love” with nights like these!

A great big thank you very much to everyone who came along and made the evening so special. We hope you had just as much fun as we did!

There were certainly no “Suspicious Minds”tonight… just a whole lot of brilliant music, smiling faces and a Cathedral full of the sound of Elvis.

Until next time… Elvis has left the building! 👋🎤

05/09/2026

A few moments of stilliness and prayer from Wakefield Cathedral in this week's #𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 led by the Dean

04/09/2026

News and events from Wakefield Cathedral, including welcoming our choirs back, and the opportunity to be confirmed, in this week's Cathedral Catch-up.

A proud moment for our Cathedral We are delighted to share that the Cathedral has been named a finalist in the Charity of the Year category at the Wakefield Business Awards 2026. This wonderful recognition reflects the care, compassion and dedication of our staff, volunteers, congregation, supporte...

02/09/2026

We’re incredibly proud to share that we have been named a finalist in the Charity of the Year category at the Wakefield Business Awards 2026!

This recognition belongs to our whole community and reflects the extraordinary care, compassion and commitment shown every day by our staff, volunteers, supporters and partners.

It is also especially poignant for us. We dedicate this achievement to the memory of two much-loved and greatly missed members of staff, Rachel Copley and Tim Elvidge, who sadly passed away during the last 12 months.

Rachel and Tim were cherished colleagues and friends who gave so much to our organisation and the people around them. Their warmth, kindness and dedication left a lasting impression on us all, and their contribution will never be forgotten. We know they would have been immensely proud.

Thank you to everyone who makes our work possible. Whatever happens at the awards ceremony in November, being recognised among Wakefield’s outstanding charities is already a tremendous honour.

02/09/2026

You're warmly invited to join us this Sunday at Wakefield Cathedral

Whether you're a regular, returning, or visiting for the first time, all are welcome to our services:

08:00 Said Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer)

🎶 09:15 Sung Eucharist (Common Worship – modern language), sung by the Voluntary Choir
- Rizza - Mass of the Bread of Life
- Parry - Crossing the Bar

11:00 Said Eucharist (Common Worship – traditional language)

15:30 Said Evening Prayer

The Cathedral Choir will return on Thursday 10th September

Come and be part of our worship and community this Sunday – all are truly welcome

01/09/2026

Thank you to Michael Haynes for today's recital!

Join us next Tuesday 8th at 1:00pm to hear DOOT.
DOOT is a Sheffield-based baritone saxophone and bass clarinet duo made up of Kirsten Beveridge and Henry McNamara. They specialise in low woodwinds, and their aim is to promote new works specifically for their unusual duo.

All are welcome. All recitals are free to attend, with a retiring collection in aid of the Cathedral taken at the end of the performance.

01/09/2026

🎶 Tuesday Lunchtime Concerts are back!

After a break for the summer, we’re delighted that our Tuesday Lunchtime Concerts return today at Wakefield Cathedral.

We’re beginning the new season with Michael Haynes, who will be performing a wonderful programme on the Cathedral organ.

🕐 Today at 1pm
🎟️ Free to attend
💛 Retiring collection at the end - donations gratefully welcomed

Come along, take a seat and enjoy some beautiful music in the magnificent surroundings of the Cathedral.

See you at 1pm! 🎵

29/08/2026

Join us for a time of reflection and prayer during our online service of Compline

28/08/2026

Carols by Candlelight tickets and more in this week's Wakefield Cathedral Catch-up.

Big Charity Abseil The countdown is on! There are now just a few places remaining for the Big Charity Abseil taking place on Saturday 19th September 2026. Whether you're looking to support the Cathedral or raise money for a charity close to your heart, don't miss your chance to take on this unforget...