# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Gloucester Cathedral Local Gathering
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: The music tradition of the cathedral has always been strong having many well-known figures from the 19th and 20th centuries as directors of music; these include Samuel Sebastian Wesley, Hebert Brewer, Herbert Sumsion, John Sanders and the current director, Adrian Partington.  With the help of grants received from the Cathedral Music Trust, there are now no less than five choirs associated with the cathedral through what are known as the Singing Academies.  It will be one of the choirs formed out of the Singing Academy, “St Benedict’s Singers” who will be singing Evensong that afternoon under the direction of Nia Llewellyn Jones, the assistant conductor. 

A completely new organ has been installed and at the gathering on Saturday 26 September, you will have the opportunity to hear about the organ project from the Assistant Director of Music, Jonathan Hope who will give a short recital on this exciting new instrument.  The afternoon will include tours of the cathedral and of the library and will conclude with an optional tea at The Deanery by kind invitation of the Dean after Evensong.

Event Timings

1pm: Registration 
1.30pm: Welcome and Introduction 
1.45pm: Talk about the new organ, with demonstration by Assistant Director of Music, Jonathan Hope
2.45pm: A highlights tour of the Cathedral or a tour of the historic Cathedral Library which will be led by the cathedral archivist, Becky Philips 
3.45pm: Attend Choir practice (Nia Llewellyn-Jones) or enjoy a moment to pause and purchase refreshments from Monks Kitchen 
4.30pm:  Evensong sung by The St Benedict Singers  – for details of the singers, click here. 

Optional Extra for Cathedral Music Trust Friends and Patrons*

5.30pm: Tea at the Deanery by kind permission of the Dean – a special gathering for Friends and Patrons, offering tea and the opportunity to meet fellow supporters. Available as an optional £5 addition to your event ticket.
6.30pm: Finish 

Ticket Prices

£25pp (includes a £5 booking fee)

£5 optional extra for Friends & Patrons Tea
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gloucester/gloucester-cathedral-local-gathering/200030359261623
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 26

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Gloucester
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Gloucester Cathedral
- **lat**: 51.86744086
- **long**: -2.247229268
- **full address**: Gloucester Cathedral, 12 College Green,Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Gloucester Cathedral Local Gathering being held?
  - **A:** Gloucester Cathedral Local Gathering takes place on Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm at Gloucester Cathedral, 12 College Green,Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Gloucester Cathedral Local Gathering?
  - **A:** Gloucester Cathedral Local Gathering is organized by Cathedral Music Trust.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Gloucester Cathedral Local Gathering is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Gloucester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Gloucester Cathedral Local Gathering sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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