Featured Events
September 2025
Ripon Cathedral Artist in Residence
Ripon Cathedral is delighted to welcome award-winning artist Lewis Hazelwood-Horner as Artist in Residence this September. Known for his bold oil paintings and his ability to capture both landscape and industry, Lewis is inspired by Yorkshire’s people and places – and will be creating new work right here in the cathedral. Launch Evening – Tuesday […]
Annual Review Launch
Join us in the Quire on Saturday September 20 2025, from 10am-12pm for the launch of our Annual Review and update on the Cathedral’s mission and priorities. Refreshments will be served and no need to book, just turn-up on the day. Full timings are: 10.00 Presentation on the Cathedral’s strategy and launch of the Annual […]
Book Launch – Psalmody by Toddy Hoare
Ripon Cathedral is delighted to host the launch of Psalmody, a new collection by Toddy Hoare. Toddy is a retired rural parish priest who first trained as a sculptor and has continued to use the visual arts throughout his ministry and beyond. His creative approach has always sought to open up scripture and invite deeper […]
Wilfrid Lectures
Wilfrid and His World: A Two-Part Lecture Series Lecture One: Wilfrid’s Patrons and SponsorsThursday, September 25 Lecture Two: The Saints Whom Wilfrid KnewThursday, October 2 Wilfrid enjoyed the benefits of a remarkably wide network of national and international associates. Exploring these networks gives us insights into his world at a personal level. The first lecture […]
October 2025
Poetry Reading in the Cathedral
Ripon Cathedral is delighted to host the opening event of this year’s Ripon Poetry Festival on National Poetry Day. Local poets will gather in the cathedral to share their work from This Here, This Now – An Anthology of Ripon Poets 2025. This special event celebrates the rich creative spirit of our community, bringing together […]
Wilfrid Lectures
Wilfrid and His World: A Two-Part Lecture Series Lecture One: Wilfrid’s Patrons and SponsorsThursday, September 25 Lecture Two: The Saints Whom Wilfrid KnewThursday, October 2 Wilfrid enjoyed the benefits of a remarkably wide network of national and international associates. Exploring these networks gives us insights into his world at a personal level. The first lecture […]
Twilight in the Nave
A celestial celebration of St Wilfrid with great food, live music and cathedral splendour You’re warmly invited to join us for an evening like no other… …in the starlit nave of Ripon Cathedral, transformed into the most extraordinary dining room in Yorkshire. Sparkling reception with The Yorkshire Decibelles to set the tone for the […]
St Wilfrid Patronal Eucharist
On St Wilfrid’s Feast Day, we gather to celebrate our patron saint and founder of Ripon Cathedral. This festive Eucharist will be sung by the cathedral’s full choral foundation, marking the day with music, worship, and thanksgiving for the life and legacy of Wilfrid of Ripon. Follow the service here online: Ripon Cathedral – YouTube
November 2025
Christmas Food & Gift Fair
Come along and visit over 100 superb stalls with a lovely selection of Christmas gifts, food and drink in the stunning setting of the cathedral. Enjoy mulled wine and Christmas treats including hot turkey sandwiches, mince pies, homemade cakes whilst listening to the wonderful music programme Family activities, Christmas prize draw and much more. More […]
Christmas Food & Gift Fair
Come along and visit over 100 superb stalls with a lovely selection of Christmas gifts, food and drink in the stunning setting of the cathedral. Enjoy mulled wine and Christmas treats including hot turkey sandwiches, mince pies, homemade cakes whilst listening to the wonderful music programme Family activities, Christmas prize draw and much more. More […]
December 2025
Christmas Carol Concert – Ripon Cathedral Choir & St Cecilia Orchestra
Tickets for the carol concert will go live on Monday 6th October. Following the sell out event in 2023 and 2024, the wonderful Ripon Cathedral Choir will sing alongside the renowned St Cecilia Orchestra for a spectacular Christmas concert. Led by the Director of Music, Ronny Krippner, this seasonal concert will celebrate Ripon’s musical excellence […]
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