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Posted: Wed, 19 Feb 2025
Wonder at Mars this spring
Following The Museum of the Moon and Gaia, wonder at the Red Planet as Luke Jerram's spectacular seven metre sculpture of Mars comes to Leicester Cathedral for the first time.
Posted: Sat, 1 Feb 2025
Marking the 10th Anniversary of King Richard III’s Reinterment
We're delighted to announce a series of commemorative events over three weeks in March to mark the tenth anniversary of the reinterment of King Richard III reinterment in the Cathedral.
Posted: Thu, 16 Jan 2025
Spectacular artworks and events to light up Leicester in March
Over four nights, from 12-15 March, a spectacular mix of large-scale projection, mesmerising light and sound installations plus amazing interactive performances by local, national and international artists will transform the city centre as part of an exciting programme of events lined up for Light Up Leicester 2025.
Posted: Mon, 6 Jan 2025
Leicester Comedy Festival at the Cathedral
There is comedy for everyone in February as the Leicester Comedy Festival returns for a celebration of laughter, creativity, and community! For the first time, Leicester Cathedral will host three separate shows, including Milton Jones. Click here to find out more.
Posted: Mon, 23 Dec 2024
New Year Opening Times
Our visiting hours are slightly reduced over the Christmas holiday, with some changes in service times. Click here to find out more/
Posted: Mon, 23 Dec 2024
Services for People experiencing homelessness over Christmas and New Year
A programme of extra support and activities has been coordinated by Leicester's Homelessness Charter, which brings together a range of local organisations working to tackle homelessness in the city.
Posted: Tue, 19 Nov 2024
National Lottery 30th anniversary
To celebrate its 30th birthday, National Lottery Good Causes has teamed up with Stepping Through Film to recreate 30 Game Changing Moments that have been made possible thanks to National Lottery funding. This includes the reinterment of Richard III at Leicester Cathedral, following the discovery of his lost remains beneath a car park in Leicester in 2012.
Posted: Mon, 18 Nov 2024
Advent and Christmas at Leicester Cathedral
From carol services and concerts, to Christingles and comedy, here at Leicester Cathedral we are offering a varied season to help you celebrate Christmas with your friends and loved ones – and to experience something of the stillness, hope, and love that is in God, in the Christ Child, and the gift each one of us can hold.
Posted: Mon, 4 Nov 2024
Concert for Remembrance
Leicester Cathedral Choir presents a concert of music for Remembrance, including Maurice Duruflé's Requiem and his Prélude et Fugue sur le nom d'Alain, written in memory of the composer and organist Jehan Alain, killed in action in the Second World War.
Posted: Wed, 23 Oct 2024
Have you ever been on a swing in a cathedral?
Have you ever been on a swing in a cathedral? See a unique installation by artist Mandeep Dhadialla. This interactive floral artwork, featuring a garden swing, highlights the importance of play for our wellbeing.
