King's College Chapel

King's College Chapel plays a central role in College life, as well as being the most instantly recognizable and iconic building in Cambridge. In addition to being a place of daily worship during term-time, it is where new students matriculate, where Fellows are admitted, and where the Choir performs concerts and records music for our own record label. We broadcast A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols live on radio to millions worldwide every Christmas and every year we pre-record new television services for both Christmas and Easter.

Chapel Services

Members of the public are warmly welcomed to join us for choral services, which take place every day during term.

Music at King's

From choir concerts to organ recitals, there are regular occasions to come and enjoy wonderful music at King's.

History of the Chapel

Find out about the history of King's College Chapel from its foundation by Henry VI in 1441 to the present day.

Who's Who

Meet the Dean, Chaplain and other members of the team who play an important role in the life and upkeep of the Chapel.

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The Organ

With its gilded pipework and unmistakeable sound, our Harrison & Harrison organ is famous the world over.

Virtual Tour

Venture virtually inside our world-famous Chapel and explore from the chancel to the West End roof.

Nine Lessons

Introduced in 1918, A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols is broadcast to millions of people around the world.

Easter at King's

Easter at King’s is a festival of services, concerts and talks over the period of Holy Week and Easter.

Support the Chapel

Help us preserve our historic Chapel and improve the experience of our worshippers and visitors.

King's Voices

Founded in 1997, King's Voices is our mixed voice choir and has a regular programme of rehearsals and services.

Chapel News

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King’s unveils new solar panels on restored Chapel roof

The College has completed work on a year-long conservation of its Chapel roof and has begun installation of 438 new solar panels that will generate an anticipated 123,000 kWh/y and feed into the College’s on-site electricity supply.

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King's commissions a new carol for Christmas Eve

This year’s carol has been written by composer and Cambridge alumna Cheryl Frances-Hoad. ‘The Cradle’ is a setting of an English translation by Robert Graves of an anonymous seventeenth century Austrian text.

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50 Portraits Exhibition launches in King's Chapel

The exhibition of portraits by photographer Jooney Woodward will return to the Chapel later in July

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