Free Coffee Concert

Occurring
Thursday 07 May 2026, Thursday 11 June 2026, Thursday 06 August 2026, Thursday 10 September 2026, Thursday 08 October 2026, Thursday 12 November 2026 Thursday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
Guildford Cathedral
Address
Stag Hill Guildford, GU2 7UP, United Kingdom

FRee Monthly Coffee Concerts at Guildford Cathedral
Guildford Cathedral continues its rich musical tradition with its much-loved free monthly Coffee Concerts and is delighted to announce the 2026 programme, beginning in February.

Launched in 2015 as part of the People’s Cathedral Project, the Coffee Concerts have welcomed talented and highly regarded performers from the local area for nearly a decade. Now entering their ninth year, the series continues to inspire visitors, staff, and volunteers with a varied and engaging programme, featuring a mix of familiar faces and new performers.

The concerts bring together people of all ages, from schoolchildren and care-home residents to members of the wider public. Performers generously give their time, enabling the Cathedral to offer a valued and inclusive cultural experience for the community.

Concerts take place once a month on a Thursday, with coffee served from 10:30am and music from 11:15am to 12:00 noon, providing a relaxed and welcoming morning of live music.

7 May — University of Surrey Music Students

11 June — Simeon Walker, modern classical pianist and composer

6 August — Yoon Seok Shin, international solo recitalist and chamber musician

10 September — Neil Crossland, pianist, composer, recording artist, and music educator

8 October — Emily Bollon, award-winning songwriter and vocalist

12 November — Ollie Turner, Bass Lay Clerk, Guildford Cathedral

Guildford Cathedral

Guildford Cathedral is a warm-hearted community that is open to God, open to all.

We are delighted to be welcoming congregations to both our said and choral services. Details of all services are on the Cathedral website and wherever possible are streamed via our YouTube Channel

The Cathedral is generally open Monday - Saturday 8.30am - 4.30pm and Sundays 1.30pm - 3.30pm both for visitors and for individual prayer.  Services are also held outside of these times so please check the website for details. We are a busy working Cathedral and sometimes events and services will mean that we need to close to visitors, please do check the Cathedral website for up to date details.

The Cathedral Shop is open Monday - Thursday 9.30am - 4.30pm,9.30am - 4.00pm Fridays and Saturdays and offers a wide range of gifts and cards for baptisms, first communion, confirmation, marriage, ordination, birthdays ... you need to come and see the lovely range of items our team has selected for you; the stock changes on a regular basis, so please do come and visit.

Seasons Cafe is open Monday - Saturday 9am - 3pm, and on Sundays 9am - 12 noon. The cafe offers a great range of beverages and tasty treats. All are welcome whether it be mums meeting up with their toddlers for a catch up and drink, somewhere convenient for an informal business meeting or friends meeting for lunch. As well as the eat in facility there are outdoor tables for you to use, and Seasons also offer an outside catering service.

We do encourage everyone to check the website before leaving home to come to the Cathedral, whether for a service or prayer, in case there have been any last minute changes to opening – these will be advertised on the Cathedral Diary on the website.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Cathedral.




Guildford Cathedral is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Safeguarding Officer(s. The Diocese of Guildford’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our Safeguarding Officers. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services. Links to the Cathedral Safeguarding policies can be found at https://www.guildford-cathedral.org/safeguarding


Get in touch

Emma Law

Guildford Cathedral
Stag Hill
GUILDFORD
Surrey

GU2 7UP
Reception
(01483) 547860

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Free Coffee Concert

Occurring
Thursday 07 May 2026, Thursday 11 June 2026, Thursday 06 August 2026, Thursday 10 September 2026, Thursday 08 October 2026, Thursday 12 November 2026 Thursday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
Guildford Cathedral
Address
Stag Hill Guildford, GU2 7UP, United Kingdom

FRee Monthly Coffee Concerts at Guildford Cathedral
Guildford Cathedral continues its rich musical tradition with its much-loved free monthly Coffee Concerts and is delighted to announce the 2026 programme, beginning in February.

Launched in 2015 as part of the People’s Cathedral Project, the Coffee Concerts have welcomed talented and highly regarded performers from the local area for nearly a decade. Now entering their ninth year, the series continues to inspire visitors, staff, and volunteers with a varied and engaging programme, featuring a mix of familiar faces and new performers.

The concerts bring together people of all ages, from schoolchildren and care-home residents to members of the wider public. Performers generously give their time, enabling the Cathedral to offer a valued and inclusive cultural experience for the community.

Concerts take place once a month on a Thursday, with coffee served from 10:30am and music from 11:15am to 12:00 noon, providing a relaxed and welcoming morning of live music.

7 May — University of Surrey Music Students

11 June — Simeon Walker, modern classical pianist and composer

6 August — Yoon Seok Shin, international solo recitalist and chamber musician

10 September — Neil Crossland, pianist, composer, recording artist, and music educator

8 October — Emily Bollon, award-winning songwriter and vocalist

12 November — Ollie Turner, Bass Lay Clerk, Guildford Cathedral