Exhibitions, performances and more.
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26/11/2026
2:00 pm
Art of the Book: The Anatomy of Books
Explore remarkable early printed books in the Cathedral Library to discover clues to how books were printed, sewn and bound in the hand-press period.
27/11/2026
7:30 pm
The Music of Whitney Houston by Candlelight
Enjoy the best of Whitney Houston at this candlelit concert performed live inside the beautiful Exeter Cathedral.
01/12/2026
7:30 pm
The Mediaeval Baebes – 30th Anniversary Tour
To celebrate three decades of ethereal music, haunting harmonies and genre-defying artistry, the ensemble will perform at Exeter Cathedral on Tuesday 1 December, as part of their special 30th Anniversary Tour.
04/12/2026
1:30 pm
Christmas By Candlelight
Join a spectacular cast of West End singers and incredible live band as they perform your favourite Christmas Hits inside Exeter Cathedral.
06/12/2026
2:30 pm
Handel’s Messiah with Exeter Cathedral Choir
The Exeter Cathedral Choir will be teaming up with early-music specialists Devon Baroque for a seasonal performance of Handel’s Messiah.
From 08/12/2026 – 12/12/2026
7:00 pm
Christmas with the Cathedral Choir
Enjoy a special performance of carols and festive favourites in the magnificent nave with Exeter Cathedral Choir.
08/12/2026
1:00 pm
Library & Archives In Focus: Festive Selection Box (Free Drop-In Session)
Come and wrap up the year with our festive selection box – a tempting assortment of our favourite items from Exeter Cathedral’s Library & Archives.
From 15/12/2026 – 16/12/2026
7:30 pm
Exeter Philharmonic Choir: Carols in the Cathedral
As Exeter Philharmonic Choir continues its 180th anniversary celebrations, join us for a festive musical journey with Carols in the Cathedral.
19/12/2026
5:30 pm
Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
Enjoy Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight inside the magnificent setting of Exeter Cathedral.
19/12/2026
7:30 pm
Christmas at the Movies
Get ready to unwrap the ultimate holiday treat with London Concertante’s Christmas at the Movies — a journey through the heartwarming worlds of beloved festive films.
20/01/2027
1:00 pm
Library & Archives In Focus: Satirical Cartoons (Free Drop-In Session)
Enjoy a free, relaxed look at 18th and 19th century satirical cartoons that stirred debate in their time.
26/01/2027
2:00 pm
Exclusive Tour: Spotlight On… Wax Votives
Ideal for history enthusiasts and literature lovers, step back into the Cathedral’s medieval life and discover the story behind our wax votives collection discovered above Bishop Lacy’s tomb in 1943.