Southwark Cathedral is a vibrant place of worship and prayer, with a busy programme of music, heritage, tours, talks and family events.
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Current Free Exhibitions
Mudlarking - Treasures from the Thames | Permanent Exhibition
Upcoming Free Exhibitions
La Mayetería | 2 July - 12 August 2026
The English Cathedral | 21 July - 31 August 2026 A series of photographs by Peter Marlow capturing the naves of each of England's 42 Anglican cathedrals. The collectin has been touring England and is to be displayed in each of the 42 cathedrals.
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Tour
Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
11:00 - 12:00
Price
£9
Join one of our knowledgeable Guides to learn more about the women of Southwark
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Fri
26
Jun
Special Service
Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
10:30 - 12:30
Price
Free
Join us to celebrate the ordination of deacons to serve throughout the Diocese of Southwark.
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Sat
27
Jun
Music
Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
13:45 - 16:45
Price
Free
An afternoon of musical fun for young singers and their families, exploring what it's like to sing in our famous Cathedral Choir!
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Sat
27
Jun
Music
Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
13:20 - 13:50
Price
Free
Join us for one of our fantastic, free organ recitals most Mondays.
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Mon
29
Jun
Living Faithfully
Venue
The Deanery
Time
19:00 - 20:00
Price
Free
Do you enjoy reading theology? Or would you like to begin?
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Wed
1
Jul
Talk
Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
19:00 - 20:30
Price
£5
Join writer, mythographer and Christian thinker Dr Martin Shaw with Sir Mark Rylance & Dr Rowan Williams.
What does it mean to live in a storied universe? How does imagination, myth and spirituality flourish in the lives of a bishop, actor and storyteller?
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Thu
2
Jul
Music
Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
13:20 - 13:50
Price
Free
Join us for one of our fantastic, free organ recitals most Mondays.
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Mon
6
Jul
Music
Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
19:30 - 21:00
Price
From £5
Southwark Cathedral Choir and the Merbecke Choir present a summer evening of music for choir and brass ensemble
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Fri
10
Jul
Tour
Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
11:00 - 12:00
Price
£9
Discover over 900 years of history at Southwark Cathedral
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Sat
11
Jul
Music
Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
13:20 - 13:50
Price
Free
Join us for one of our fantastic, free organ recitals most Mondays.
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Mon
13
Jul
Special Service
Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
12:00 - 14:00
Price
Free
Please join us to give thanks for Bishop Christopher’s ministry as he retires from his role as the tenth Bishop of Southwark
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Sat
18
Jul
Special Service
Venue
Crossbones Graveyard
Time
12:30 - 16:00
Price
Free
The Clergy of Southwark Cathedral process to Crossbones Graveyard to perform their annual Act of Regret, Remembrance and Restoration.
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Sun
19
Jul
Music
Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
13:20 - 13:50
Price
Free
Join us for one of our fantastic, free organ recitals most Mondays.
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Mon
20
Jul
Heritage
Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
10:00 - 16:00
Price
From £4
Southwark Cathedral is excited to bring back a day of heritage and mudlarking for visitors to explore!
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Sat
25
Jul
Music
Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
13:20 - 13:50
Price
Free
Join us for one of our fantastic, free organ recitals most Mondays.
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Mon
27
Jul
Tour
Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
11:00 - 12:00
Price
£9
A unique look at the spiritual life of this beautiful and historical place of Christian worship
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Fri
31
Jul
Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
10:00 - 16:00
Price
Free
The Big Cathedral Knit is back! Help knit and crochet blankets for people experiencing houselessness across London.
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Sat
1
Aug
Talk
Venue
Library
Time
09:50 - 10:30
Price
Free
Join the Dean for our next Visual Theology talk on Bassano’s 'The Good Samaritan.'
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Sun
2
Aug
Music
Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
18:30 - 20:00
Price
From £5
Join us for a summer of organ music as we host five organ recitals on the renowned T.C Lewis organ of Southwark Cathedral
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Mon
3
Aug
Music
Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
18:30 - 20:00
Price
From £5
Join us for a summer of organ music as we host five organ recitals on the renowned T.C Lewis organ of Southwark Cathedral
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Mon
10
Aug
Tour
Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
11:00 - 12:00
Price
£9
Discover over 900 years of history at Southwark Cathedral
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Sat
15
Aug
Music
Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
18:30 - 20:00
Price
From £5
Join us for a summer of organ music as we host five organ recitals on the renowned T.C Lewis organ of Southwark Cathedral
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Mon
17
Aug
Music
Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
18:30 - 20:00
Price
From £5
Join us for a summer of organ music as we host five organ recitals on the renowned T.C Lewis organ of Southwark Cathedral
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Mon
24
Aug
Tour
Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
11:00 - 12:00
Price
£9
Join us for this journey through time, colour and history. We will look at some of London's best examples of 20th century stained glass.
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Fri
28
Aug
Music
Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
18:30 - 20:00
Price
From £5
Join us for a summer of organ music as we host five organ recitals on the renowned T.C Lewis organ of Southwark Cathedral
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Mon
31
Aug
Talk
Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
19:00 - 21:00
Price
From £7
Award-winning poet Raymond Antrobus in conversation with Mark Oakley about his memoir 'The Quiet Ear'
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Thu
3
Sep
Music
Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
12:00 - 13:00
Price
Free
Croydon Male Voice Choir will sing another of its popular selections from its current repertoire.
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Sat
5
Sep
Music
Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
19:30 - 21:30
Price
£10-£45
A moving musical reflection marking the anniversary of 9/11, exploring themes of loss, memory, and shared humanity through powerful works for string orchestra.
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Fri
11
Sep
Talk
Venue
Library
Time
18:30 - 20:00
Price
£5
The Rev'd Tim Goode in conversation with the Dean of Southwark
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Thu
17
Sep
Talk
Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
19:30 - 21:00
Price
From £18
Join acclaimed poet and storyteller David Larbi for a special Candlelight Concert
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Thu
8
Oct
Talk
Venue
Library
Time
09:00 - 14:00
Price
Free
A morning of expert insight into the experiences of survivors or modern slavery, what is happening now and what needs to change in the future.
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Sat
17
Oct
Talk
Venue
Library
Time
18:30 - 20:30
Price
From £5
Join writer Michelle Lovric and Mark Oakley to celebrate the release of Michelle's latest book: 'The Puffin'
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Tue
20
Oct
Special Service
Venue
Southwark Cathedral
Time
15:00 - 19:00
Price
Free
A special service to celebrate the arrival of the Order of the Holy Paraclete in Ghana.
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Sat
31
Oct
