Grand Organ Festival 2025

Experience the Majesty of the Organ This Autumn

Beginning in September, we are pleased to present an exceptional series of organ recitals, featuring some of the UK’s finest organists performing on the celebrated Father Willis organ.

This season promises a rich and varied repertoire, brought to life through the skill and artistry of our guest performers. Thanks to live video screens, audiences will enjoy a unique perspective from the organ loft — a rare opportunity to witness the intricacies of each performance.

Following the recitals, there will be an opportunity to meet the organists and learn more about their craft.

Throughout the series, listen for musical reflections on the Cathedral’s 2025 theme: Our Music; God’s Song — a celebration of music in our lives.

Programme:

23 September - Olga Zhukova, Concert Organist, Hanover, Germany

Performing works by Robert Schumann, César Franck, Andres Uibo and Bert Matter

29 September - Benjamin Nicholas, Director of Music, Merton College, Oxford

Performing works by J.S. Bach, César Franck, Matthew Martin and Philip Glass.

7 October - Jeffrey Makinson, Organist, Lincoln Cathedral

Performing works by J.S. Bach, Felix Mendelssohn, Edward Bairstow and Gaston Litaize

14 October - Jonathan Scott, Concert Organist

Performing works by William Byrd, J.S. Bach, Richard Wagner and Pyotr Tchaikovsky

21 October - Dr Colin Walsh, Organist Emeritus, Lincoln Cathedral

Performing works by J.S. Bach, César Franck. Enrico Bossi and Jean Langlais

28 October - Robert Sharpe, Director of Music, York Minster

Performing works by J.S. Bach, Edward Bairstow, Philip Moore and Louis Vierne

Tickets are sold as non-returnable and non-refundable.

This programme is subject to change with no notice. We reserve the right to cancel this event. If we do need to cancel all tickets will be refunded.

This event is run through the Lincoln Cathedral Learning, Arts, Culture and Events CIO. Registered charity in England and Wales 1175597. Registered Address 4 Priorygate, Lincoln, LN2 1PL. Raising funds for Lincoln Cathedral

Host or Publisher Lincoln Cathedral