This summer, Sheffield Cathedral will be transformed into a vibrant tapestry of colour, silk, and sacred storytelling, as it welcomes the stunning exhibition Threads through the Cross by renowned textile artist Jacqui Parkinson. Opening on Thursday 7 August, the exhibition invites visitors on a powerful journey through the final days of Jesus’s life – and what came after – told through 18 bold and beautiful stitched panels.

Sheffield Cathedral is thrilled to announce that Christine Barker, a dedicated volunteer for six years, has been named the recipient of the Association of English Cathedrals’ Volunteer of the Year Award. Dean Abi made the announcement during the recent Volunteers’ Week celebrations, which came as a wonderful surprise to Christine.

Sheffield Cathedral marked Volunteers’ Week 2025 with a special Afternoon Tea in the Nave, honouring the many volunteers who give their time, care, and energy to support the life and work of the Cathedral.

This May, the South Yorkshire Organ Festival returns for its second year, celebrating the instrument widely considered the oldest and most complex in the world. From church lofts to cinema auditoriums, South Yorkshire - especially Sheffield - boasts a wealth of fine organs, many of which will be opened up to the public throughout the four-day event.

Join us for Back to the Bangers at Sheffield Cathedral – a free, feel-good event packed with nostalgic school assembly songs, glow sticks, live piano, and singalong fun. Raising funds for the Archer Project, this one-of-a-kind Sheffield night out is not to be missed!

Sheffield Cathedral joins Christians across South Yorkshire in mourning the death of Pope Francis, a visionary leader and reformer of the Church.

Join us for Holy Week

Sheffield Cathedral is ‘A Place for All People’ and our Duty Chaplains represent the pastoral and spiritual life of the Cathedral, and contribute significantly to the ministry of welcome and hospitality. The Chaplain is a prayerful presence in the Cathedral and their visible presence is an important witness to its mission.

We are looking for talented singers who are in full-time education to join our Cathedral Choir in the academic year 2025-26.