As well as being a top tourist attraction with its rich history, stunning architecture and holding services throughout the year, Chester Cathedral also holds fantastic events all year round too.
If you are looking for an entertaining event with a difference in the New Year then be sure to check out Battle of the Organs. This will be an excellent performance for music fans and those who love the Cathedral.
Battle of the Organs is an event quite unlike others in the Cathedral and it is a unique organ experience as well. The Cathedral’s resident organists will battle it out with one another and special guests to show who is the best player. Special guests will include Phillip Rushforth, Benjamin Chewter, Geoffrey Woollatt and Nigel Ogden. Featured on the organist entertains on BBC Radio 2!
This will be a riveting performance of musical skill on a challenging instrument in a dynamic acoustic setting. The organists will be performing at their best with complex pieces to showcase their skills.
The Cathedral is a must see tourist attraction and a particularly good visit in the New Year after the rush of Christmas has calmed down.
The Battle of the Organs contest event will take place on January 31st at 7:30pm in Chester Cathedral. Tickets are now on sale and it is expected to be a popular event so do not delay and book soon if you want an opportunity to catch the action.
This is just one of many fabulous and varied events hosted at Chester Cathedral. The Cathedral itself is also an excellent place to visit in the New Year to learn more about its significance to Chester’s history. The structure, both inside and out, is an inspiring and breath-taking sight that should lift your spirits in the dark months of winter in the New Year.
