Manchester Cathedral, Chetham’s School of Music and Chetham’s Library make up the most complete medieval site to survive in the north of England. These buildings date back to 1421 before the Manchester we know and love was built around this area.The two-day Medieval Quarter Festival celebrates this rich history and the incredible stories from Manchester’s past.Visitors to Manchester Cathedral can view unique artefacts from our archives and incredible medieval items recovered from excavations in the area in our free exhibition.A free guided tour of medieval Manchester Cathedral will also take place each day at noon on both Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 September.
The cathedral regularly hosts lunchtime recitals by talented students from Chetham’s School of Music, the UK’s leading music school for students aged 8 – 18. There are piano recitals and a programme of concerts called Music for a While.Chetham’s believes the true wonder of music can have a profound effect on quality of life and the school aims to make music accessible to more people. The students are at the heart of this mission and they are excited to share their incredible gift with audiences and the musical programme varies each week.Concerts and free and no booking is required – just turn up. Listening to music is shown to improve wellbeing and you’ll also be supporting the next generation of musicians as they hone their skills.The concerts will take place as follows: 25.09.23 12pm Piano Recital 28.09.23 1.10pm Music for a While 09.10.23 12pm Piano Recital13.11.23 12pm Piano Recital30.11.23 1.10pm Music for a While 18.1.24 1.10pm Music for a While 22.01.24 12pm Piano Recital 01.02.24 1.10pm Music for a While 05.02.24 12pm Piano Recital 04.03.24 12pm Piano Recital 14.03.24 1.10pm Music for a While 25.04.24 1.10pm Music for a While 29.04.24 12pm Piano Recital 13.05.24 12pm Piano Recital 23.05.24 1.10pm Music for a While
Please join us for a Eucharist for Pride Service at Manchester Cathedral on Sunday 27 August at 6pm. Guest speaker will be Revd Alexa McDonnell, Curate in the Team Ministry in Wythenshawe, South Manchester, which hosts an Open Table community.Music led by the worship group at St James & Emmanuel, Didsbury (the home of Didsbury Pride Opens in new window).All are welcome to come as they are. Refreshments will be served after the service.
On Sunday 6 August, Tallis Consort will perform during our Eucharist service at 10.30am and again during Evensong at 3.30pm.The Tallis Consort is a semi-professional vocal ensemble combining the North of England’s finest singers. The membership of the consort is unique by creating a nurturing environment where talented young musicians stand side-by-side with recent music graduates and professional singers alike. The consort typically numbers twenty singers performing a vast repertoire with an emphasis on Renaissance polyphon.On 12 August Te Decet Hymnus Choir will perform during Evensong at 3.30pm, and on Sunday 13 August they will sing at both the Sunday morning Eucharist at 10.30am and Evensong at 3.30pm.Te Decet Hymnus Choir was formed in 2018 by its Director, Chris Bond. Since then, the choir has flourished with over 50 members, and has sung at seven different cathedrals to date, most recently, Peterborough and Gloucester. They are delighted to add Manchester Cathedral to this list.On 26 August, St George’s Church Choir, Stockport, will perform Evensong at 3.30pm, and on Sunday 27 August they will sing at both the Sunday morning Eucharist at 10.30am and Evensong at 3.30pm.St. Geoge’s Choir is a thriving church choir based in, Stockport, South Manchester. It has a core membership of 30 singers including a large number of Junior Choristers who have joined the Choir within recent months and now sing for weekly morning and evening services alongside the adult members.A number of our adult members travel from as far as 40 miles away to sing week by week, such is the appeal of being in the Choir at St. George’s.All are welcome to these services to worship with us in person at Manchester Cathedral, or online live on our Facebook page.
