Welcome to our Coffee Concerts
FRee Monthly Coffee Concerts at Guildford Cathedral
Guildford Cathedral continues its rich musical tradition with its much-loved free monthly Coffee Concerts and is delighted to announce the 2026 programme, beginning in February.
Launched in 2015 as part of the People’s Cathedral Project, the Coffee Concerts have welcomed talented and highly regarded performers from the local area for nearly a decade. Now entering their ninth year, the series continues to inspire visitors, staff, and volunteers with a varied and engaging programme, featuring a mix of familiar faces and new performers.
The concerts bring together people of all ages, from schoolchildren and care-home residents to members of the wider public. Performers generously give their time, enabling the Cathedral to offer a valued and inclusive cultural experience for the community.
Concerts take place once a month on a Thursday, with coffee served from 10:30am and music from 11:15am to 12:00 noon, providing a relaxed and welcoming morning of live music.
In February, audiences will enjoy a performance by Jane Cameron (cello), opening a season that spans classical, jazz, contemporary, and choral music.
Mary Beal, Visitor Experience Officer, comments:
“We have such a wide audience that come to our concerts, from school children to residents from local care homes and members of the public. It is a joy to see the pleasure on our visitors’ faces after they’ve been to a concert.”
Everyone is welcome to attend. With free parking, Seasons Café on site serving lunches and refreshments, and a gift shop, the Coffee Concerts make for a pleasurable morning outing. The Cathedral is very grateful to the Borrows Charitable Trust for their generous sponsorship of the series.
2026 Coffee Concert Programme
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5 February — Jane Cameron, cello
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5 March — Jozef Gaszka, Cathedral Organ Scholar
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9 April — Adina Smallwood, jazz and contemporary singer
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7 May — University of Surrey Music Students
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11 June — Simeon Walker, modern classical pianist and composer
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6 August — Yoon Seok Shin, international solo recitalist and chamber musician
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10 September — Neil Crossland, pianist, composer, recording artist, and music educator
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8 October — Emily Bollon, award-winning songwriter and vocalist
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12 November — Ollie Turner, Bass Lay Clerk, Guildford Cathedral
☕🍽️ Make a morning of it!
Did you know that Seasons Café is right here on site at Guildford Cathedral? After enjoying the Coffee Concert, why not stay a little longer and enjoy a relaxed lunch or a light bite, freshly prepared and served in a welcoming setting.
If you would like to book a table at Seasons for the day of the Coffee Concert, please contact the café directly:
📞 01483 563841
📧 [email protected]
Before you head home, take time to browse our gift shop, filled with thoughtful gifts, cards and unique items.
✨ We look forward to welcoming you for the music, the food and a little browsing too.