Our service of Morning Prayer is live-streamed on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter, from the home of one of our clergy.

Take a pause in the middle of your day and enjoy live music in the beautiful setting of Bristol Cathedral. Our Lunchtime Recitals bring together talented musicians from the city and beyond, offering performances that range from classical favourites to new compositions. Lasting around 45 minutes, these informal concerts are free to attend, but we are grateful for any donation you are able to make. All are welcome!
Tuesdays at 1.15pm - 2.00pm

14 Apr | Clarinet Quintet
21 Apr | Dursley Male Voice Choir
28 Apr | Ivan Hovorun | Piano

5 May | Maurizio Baudino | Guitar
12 May | Nicholas Freestone | Organ
26 May | Bath Spa University Chamber Choir

2 Jun | Ronny Krippner | Organ
9 Jun | Wayne Wilkins & Josephine Reece | Clarinet & Piano
16 Jun | Paul Walton | Organ
23 Jun | The Choral Scholars
30 Jun | William Forrest | Organ

7 Jul | Josh Harris | Piano
14 Jul | Friedhelm Flamme | Organ
28 Jul | Mark Lee | Organ

11 Aug | 18 Aug | 25 Aug | Diverse Artists Network

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You are welcome to join us for Choral Evensong during term time, and Evening Prayer during school half term. On Thursdays, Evening Prayer takes place every week.
A jewel of the English choral tradition, the words of this service have remained largely unchanged for 500 years, while composers have created a wealth of music to bring them to life.
At Bristol Cathedral, the music ranges from 16th-century compositions to pieces written last year. The service lasts around 40 minutes and is a peaceful way to end your day.

You are welcome to join us for Evensong or Evening Prayer on Saturdays and Sundays. These services feature beautiful music and prayer, offering a calm and reflective way to end the day.
On Saturdays, the service will take place at 3.30pm, moving to 5.15pm from Saturday 7 March 2026. On Sundays, the service begins at 3.30pm.
All are welcome to share in the singing, listening, and reflection, whether you are familiar with the tradition or visiting for the first time.

A triumphant return for a magnificent instrument.

Following an 18-month restoration, the organ of Bristol Cathedral is unveiled in all its renewed splendour with a landmark performance by internationally acclaimed organist David Briggs. This special concert honours the Harry Crook Foundation, whose generous support made the organ’s refurbishment possible.

Celebrated worldwide for his virtuosity, expressive depth, and imaginative transcriptions, David Briggs brings five centuries of music vividly to life—revealing the full power, colour, and versatility of the Cathedral’s newly restored organ. A master improviser and captivating storyteller, he transforms each performance into a rich, immersive experience.

Having performed at iconic venues including the Royal Albert Hall, Notre-Dame Paris, Berlin Philharmonie, and King’s College, Cambridge, and as Artist-in-Residence at New York’s Cathedral of St John the Divine, Briggs offers an evening of exceptional artistry at the highest level.

Audiences can expect a dynamic programme of masterworks—from Bach to Dupré—alongside Briggs’ own compositions and a thrilling live improvisation on a theme revealed in the moment. Every note promises brilliance, drama, and musical discovery.

Event details

Doors open at 6.15pm, with refreshments available before the performance.
Concert: 7.00pm – 9.00pm
Seating includes reserved central nave seating, with additional unreserved seating throughout the Cathedral.
All ages welcome.

The Grand Organ Festival

Following an 18-month refurbishment, Bristol Cathedral’s historic organ has returned to its full voice.

Throughout 2026, we invite you to experience its magnificent sound through concerts, services, lunchtime recitals, and interactive workshops.

Whether you are here for worship, music, or to explore, we hope you will enjoy the awe-inspiring sound and beauty of this remarkable instrument.

Join us in celebrating the organ - a treasured part of Bristol’s heritage, renewed for future generations

Internationally acclaimed organist David Briggs will transform the Cathedral into a one-night-only cinematic spectacle, improvising a thrilling live score to Rupert Julian’s 1925 classic Phantom of the Opera. The newly restored organ will fill the space with soaring drama and bone-shaking power, perfectly matching every shadow, scream, and suspenseful twist to create a fully immersive experience.
Each performance is unique, with Briggs’ masterful improvisation ensuring no two evenings are ever the same. A rare opportunity for silent film enthusiasts, music lovers, and all who appreciate extraordinary artistry.

Event details
Doors: 6.15pm
Refreshments available before the performance.
Seating includes reserved central nave seating, with additional unreserved seating throughout the Cathedral.
All ages welcome

The Grand Organ Festival
Following an 18-month refurbishment, Bristol Cathedral’s historic organ has returned to its full voice.
Throughout 2026, we invite you to experience its magnificent sound through concerts, services, lunchtime recitals, and interactive workshops.
Whether you are here for worship, music, or to explore, we hope you will enjoy the awe-inspiring sound and beauty of this remarkable instrument.
Join us in celebrating the organ – a treasured part of Bristol’s heritage, renewed for future generations.

We are gathering to remember loved ones who have died affected by homelessness.

A list of names of those who died affected by homelessness will be read out during the service.

All are welcome, including dogs.
Refreshments will be available following the service.

Join us for a special Come and Sing Choral Evensong, an opportunity for singers of all abilities to experience the beauty and tradition of Anglican choral worship — and to sing alongside the magnificent Cathedral organ.

Whether you are a regular choir member, an enthusiastic amateur, or simply enjoy singing sacred music, you are warmly invited to take part. The afternoon begins with a rehearsal led by our Cathedral music team, where participants will learn and prepare the music together.

Participants will then sing in the service of Choral Evensong, leading the congregation in psalms, canticles, and anthem within the Cathedral’s historic setting. Accompanied by the Cathedral’s organ, singers will experience the rich and uplifting sound that lies at the heart of the Anglican choral tradition.

This is a wonderful chance to sing inspiring choral music, meet fellow singers, and enjoy the rare experience of performing with the Cathedral organ in a service of worship. Music will be provided, and the Evensong service will be open to the wider community to attend.

Rehearsal: 1.30pm
Evensong: 5.15pm

All singers are welcome.

Bristol Cathedral Choir continues an unbroken choral tradition stretching back to 1140 with a summer concert that celebrates the power, colour and depth of this remarkable ensemble.

Featuring the Cathedral’s choristers, choral scholars and lay clerks, the programme showcases the choir’s distinctive sound in a concert setting, beyond its regular pattern of services.

Alongside musical excellence, the choir’s work reflects a strong commitment to community, collaboration and shared music-making – values that have defined Bristol Cathedral Choir for centuries.

Event details

Doors: 6.15pm

Refreshments available before the performance.

Seating includes reserved central nave seating, with additional unreserved seating throughout the Cathedral.

All ages welcome

The Grand Organ Festival

Following an 18-month refurbishment, Bristol Cathedral’s historic organ has returned to its full voice.

Throughout 2026, we invite you to experience its magnificent sound through concerts, services, lunchtime recitals, and interactive workshops.

Whether you are here for worship, music, or to explore, we hope you will enjoy the awe-inspiring sound and beauty of this remarkable instrument.

Join us in celebrating the organ – a treasured part of Bristol’s heritage, renewed for future generations