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Sir John Rutter's Birthday Celebration with the RPO and Bach Choir

Join the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for a concert celebrating one of the UK’s most accomplished living composers and icon of choral music, conducted by the man himself, Sir John Rutter.

A view from St Paul's Cathedral's uppermost external gallery, the Golden Gallery

Dome Sundays open

Experience London's original skyline view with tickets to our three spectacular Dome Galleries.

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Architecture and decoration

Our building and its spectacular decoration have been threatened by war, fire and the forces of nature.

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Filming and photography

There are some simple rules we ask our visitors to follow when taking photos inside the Cathedral, to respect the privacy of others.

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How to find us

Find our address and learn how to reach us by different forms of transport.

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Terms and conditions of entry

Understand the terms and conditions of entering our building, whether for sightseeing, services or events.

Seafarers

Annual National Service for Seafarers

The Annual National Service for Seafarers. All welcome.

Free with a ticket

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St Paul’s Cathedral’s interior transformed by sound and light show

This week, the interior of St Paul’s Cathedral is being transformed by the immersive sound and light show, ‘Luminous’.

A candlelit procession for the Sankta Lucia service.

Sankta Lucia Carol Concert

The famous Swedish Christmas service returns to St Paul's for 2025.

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Resilience and hope: marking 80 years of history

Join us in commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War with a special series of exhibitions, films, talks, and events from May to October.

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Lady Mayor's Show Day at St Paul's

Join us to celebrate the Lord Mayor's Show Day with free entry to St Paul's and £13.50 entry to climb the Dome.

Free and unticketed

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Responding to COVID-19

We hold the ‘Good to Go’ industry standard, meaning we are following official COVID guidance and keeping our visitors safe.

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Handel's Messiah

Performed by the world-renowned Choir of St Paul’s Cathedral, the Cathedral Chorus and the City of London Sinfonia, Messiah is one of Handel’s most famous and best-loved works.

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Safeguarding

Boy and girl choristers singing in the quire

Christmas Day Festal Evensong

The choral Evensong service for Christmas Day.

Free and unticketed

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Handel’s Messiah returns to St Paul’s after two-year pause

St Paul’s announces Handel’s Messiah on 30th March 2022, the first time the concert has been performed at St Paul’s Cathedral since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Friends membership FAQ

Have a question about Friends membership? From how much does membership cost to the different membership options available, find your answers here.

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Work for us

Find out more about joining the team at St Paul's and what roles are currently open.

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Worship with us

Find key information and guidance on our services – including our service schedule – and see how St Paul's connects to its wider London community.

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Pulitzer Prize winning novelist Marilynne Robinson to speak at St Paul's Cathedral

St Paul's Cathedral is delighted to announce that Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Marilynne Robinson will join Biblical Scholar Paula Gooder at a free event to take place at the Cathedral in May 2024.