Exhibitions, performances and more.
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From 08/01/2026 – 01/10/2026
11:00 am
Onwards & Upwards Tour
Explore Exeter Cathedral at ground level to discover its finest medieval features before heading upwards into its fascinating roof space.
From 07/03/2026 – 23/10/2026
11:15 am
Roof Tour
Join a fascinating behind-the-scenes tour and visit the Cathedral’s roof voice, wander high above the nave, visit the Lead Room and Ringing Chamber and enjoy the best views of Exeter and beyond from the North Tower.
From 29/05/2026 – 02/09/2026
11:30 am
Stones & Bones Tour
Delve into the history of the Cathedral Green and explore the surrounds of Exeter Cathedral by tracing their history from Roman time to present day.
From 20/07/2026 – 04/09/2026
9:00 am
Special Offers For Families: Summer Holiday Activities
This summer, spend a day at Exeter’s stunning Cathedral taking part in the wide variety of themed art and craft activities we have planned for you and your family!
From 27/07/2026 – 27/09/2026
12:00 am
Half Price Sundays
Come and discover one thousand years of history for half the price. Enjoy 50% off entry into Exeter Cathedral every Sunday this summer.
01/08/2026
7:30 pm
The Music of Pink Floyd By Candlelight
Join us for the ultimate tribute to Pink Floyd, performed live at Exeter Cathedral – by candlelight – by the UK’s leading Pink Floyd tribute act.
From 01/08/2026 – 31/08/2026
12:00 am
Exeter Cathedral Photography Competition 2026
Take part in our summer photography competition for the chance to win over £200 worth of prizes.
03/08/2026
1:00 pm
St Sidwell 2026 – In Focus: Life in Tudor and Stuart St Sidwells
Join us for this informal drop-in exhibition featuring maps and documents focusing on life in St Sidwells, Exeter, from the 15th to 18th centuries.
03/08/2026
6:15 pm
St Sidwell 2026 – ‘Women and Witchcraft in Tudor and Stuart St Sidwells’ talk by Professor Mark Stoyle
In this lively talk, historian Professor Mark Stoyle will provide an overview of St Sidwell’s turbulent past.
08/08/2026
7:30 pm
The Music of Meat Loaf by Candlelight
Direct from London’s West End, join us for an unforgettable night of Meat Loaf anthems, performed by candlelight.
10/08/2026
1:00 pm
Library & Archives In Focus – Cats in the Cathedral
Come along to this pop-up exhibition to discover records of cats on the medieval payroll and find out what really happened to Tom the wartime cat.
13/08/2026
2:00 pm
Hands on History: Archives Across Time
Aged 14-18? Discover what secrets a 1,000 year old archive holds and the stories hiding in the Cathedral’s oldest documents.