Durham Cathedral

Durham Cathedral needs little introduction, but if you’re planning on attending a concert, there are a few useful things to know.

Most concerts take place in the main cathedral building. Chamber music and smaller choral events also happen in Chapter House or Prior’s Hall: see individual event listings for details. You can get to The Chapter House and Priors Hall either through the cathedral, or by going via The College.

Seating is generally unreserved: for popular concerts in the main building, prepare to arrive about 30 minutes before the start time if you want a good choice.

There is no parking near the cathedral, unless by special arrangement. Street parking in Durham is free after 6pm – Church Street or Quarryheads Lane are good places to try.

Organ specification (NPOR website)

Address details

Palace Green
Durham
DH1 3RH

Visitor desk:  0191 338 7178

Events at Durham Cathedral

27 May
Joseph Beech
Durham Cathedral

Joseph Beech, sub-organist of Durham Cathedral gives the second in this year's series of recitals.

12 June
Durham University Ensembles
Durham Cathedral

Durham University's leading orchestra, bands and choirs end their year in a glittering night of musical elegance and opulence.

19 June
Durham University Orchestral Society
Durham Cathedral

The explosive sound of full orchestra and cathedral organ in Saint-Saëns' Symphony No.3 along with evocative works by Vaughan Williams and Respighi.

22 July
Imogen Morgan
Durham Cathedral

Imogen Morgan Assistant Director of Music at St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, Edinburgh returns to Durham for the fourth of this summer's recitals.

26 August
Benjamin Mills
Durham Cathedral

Benjamin Mills, Assistant Organist at Durham Cathedral and Director of Music at St John’s College, continues this summer's organ recital series.

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