As the festive season approaches, Exeter Cathedral invites you to celebrate in grand style with a trio of enchanting musical events. From the stirring notes of Christmas carols by the Cathedral Choir to the ethereal melodies of Vivaldi and Vaughan-Williams, and a majestic performance of Handel's Messiah, each event promises to uplift your spirits and provide a heartwarming experience. Whether you're a classical music aficionado or a casual listener, the cathedral's breathtaking acoustics and world-class performances will leave an indelible impression on your holiday season.

A Harmonious December: Exeter Cathedral's Musical Celebrations

As the festive season envelops the city of Exeter in a cozy embrace, the Exeter Cathedral invites you to three spectacular musical events that promise to elevate your holiday spirit. From the timeless carols of the Cathedral Choir to the ethereal beauty of Vivaldi and Vaughan-Williams performed by candlelight, and culminating in Handel’s profound 'Messiah,' this series of concerts offers a rich tapestry of sound and tradition. Directed by celebrated music maestros, these performances are set to transform the historic Cathedral into a haven of harmony and joy.

Celebrate the Season with Exeter Cathedral's Enchanting Concert Series

The Exeter Cathedral Choir will be teaming up with early-music specialists Devon Baroque for a seasonal performance of Handel’s Messiah.
The proceeds from this concert will support the work of the Exeter Cathedral Music Foundation Trust.

Handel’s Messiah with the Exeter Cathedral Choir

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Join us on a mesmerising journey as we celebrate the seasons and soar through the sky on the wings of a lark. Vivaldi’s virtuosic violin concertos will transport you to the vibrant landscapes of spring, summer, autumn, and winter, while Vaughan-Williams’ ethereal melodies will awaken your senses and evoke a sense of tranquillity. Immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of these timeless compositions, performed by world-class musicians, and let the music elevate your soul to new heights.

The Four Seasons & Lark Ascending by Candlelight

The Choir of Exeter Cathedral are back for the most popular Christmas carol concerts of the year. Directed by Timothy Noon, Exeter Cathedral’s Director of Music, with organ music by Michael Stephens-Jones, Assistant Director of Music.

Christmas with the Cathedral Choir

The Music Of The Jersey Boys by Candlelight

Friday 29 November, 7:30pm at Exeter Cathedral. Doors open 6:45pm. The concert will finish at approximately 10pm and will also include a short interval.

The Music Of The Jersey Boys By Candlelight comes to Exeter Cathedral!

Join us for an incredible night of smash hits made famous by Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, performed by one of the UK’s leading Jersey Boys tribute acts and an epic live band!

Jon, Jai, Mike & Duncan are delighted to bring their hotly-anticipated, 20th Anniversary ‘G4 CHRISTMAS’ tour across the UK in 2024, with more dates than ever before!

Selling out year after year, it is clear that audiences cannot get enough of this breathtaking festive experience, that will warm your soul and bring the true spirit of Christmas to life.

G4 Christmas Show

Wednesday 27 November, 7:30pm at Exeter Cathedral. Doors open at 6:45pm. The concert will finish at approximately 10pm and will also include a short interval.

Queen by Candlelight returns to Exeter Cathedral!

The Music of Queen by Candlelight

Join Devon Philharmonic Orchestra for their annual Autumn Concert at Exeter Cathedral.

With conductor Benjamin Voce and leader Clare Smith, this year’s programme will include:

Devon Philharmonic Autumn Concert

Join Teachers Rock® this Christmas as they return to the magnificent Exeter Cathedral for an inspirational contemporary choral singing mini residency under the musical direction of Teachers Rock® founder Debbie Kent. This event will bring together a South West choir of educators, youth choirs representing schools and settings from across the region, Teachers Rock® Academy Choir – an intergenerational choir of teachers and their young students – and the newly established Teachers Rock® Youth Choir – Torridge.

Teachers’ Rock

Kacper Nowak is a well-established and internationally renowned Polish concert cellist based in Brussels. He has been described as “a very fine gifted cellist with exceptional technical attributes and a very natural and unmannered approach to music.” Kacper has won many awards at international competitions, such as the Johannes Brahms Competition in Austria, the International Madrid Competition, the International Music Competition in Vienna, the Liezen Cello Wettbewerb, the Edmond Baert International Cello Competition in Brussels and Nordic Strings in Denmark. He has performed in the most renowned concert halls in Europe and around the world.

Isca Ensemble South West Autumn Concert

Get ready to experience an unforgettable night of musical theatre as live orchestra London Concertante are joined by some of West End’s greatest singers for a show-stopping musical concert performed in Exeter Cathedral as part of their sell-out series Candlelight Concerts.

West End Musicals by Candlelight

Featuring a cast of West End Singers and a live band, join us for a ‘landslide’ concert, jam packed with Fleetwood Mac hits as you have never heard them before!

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Handel’s Messiah with the Exeter Cathedral Choir

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The Four Seasons & Lark Ascending by Candlelight

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