Our annual ‘Try the Organ Day’ is the perfect opportunity for young musicians to have a go at playing the cathedral organ.

The day will be overseen by our Assistant Head of Music, Ashley Wagner and other professional organists – providing the perfect introduction to this beautiful instrument. With over 3,000 pipes, our organ is a powerful instrument, which is central to the worship and music of the cathedral.

Participants must be aged 8 – 18. While a background in playing the piano would be advantageous, there is no requirement for participants to have had formal lessons.

This event is free but booking is required.

To book a session (1030-1130, 1230-1330, 1430-1530) or for enquiry, please contact Ashley Wagner at [email protected]

We are underway with a series of Nativity Workshops in the cathedral with artist Melanie Tomlinson. Our workshops are a wonderful chance to be involved in the making and designing of our ambitious and beautiful new Nativity Set which will be in the cathedral from Advent Sunday, 30th November 2025.
There will be a FREE workshops for children and families to participate. Children must be aged 5-12 and accompanied by an adult. One adult can accompany 2 children at maximum. Please book tickets for both adult and child participants on our website:
https://birminghamcathedral.com/event/nativity-workshops-for-families-and-children/
We are very grateful to the Westhill Endowment and to the Birmingham Municipal Charity for generous funding. We are still fundraising, particularly so that we can include animal figures in the Nativity. If you are interested in donating, please contact Canon Andy at [email protected].