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Saint John's Anglican Cathedral

Tourist attraction Church Cathedral Anglican church

The Anglican church, a cultural heritage site, features Gothic Revival architecture & wood carvings. People often mention beautiful, candlelight, concert, cathedral, church, building, Cathedral, music, time, architecture,


Address

373 Ann St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia

Website

www.stjohnscathedral.com.au

Contact

+61 7 3835 2222

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
  • Thursday: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
  • Friday: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
  • Saturday: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
  • Sunday: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
  • Monday: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: beautiful (34) candlelight (19) concert (18) cathedral (16) church (14) building (13) Cathedral (13) music (13) time (11) architecture (11)
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  • 5/5 Justin J. 4 years ago on Google
    Saint John's cathedral is one of the icon of Brisbane City . Very traditional church building finished it's last stage of construction 2009 . Beautiful and peaceful place for prayers and visit. Visitors parking available and street parking is not free on weekdays. Massive place and able to accommodate large number of people. Most of the time there will be voulenters to welcome you . EFTPOS available for donations.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jan C. 4 years ago on Google
    This is a beautiful place! Although I'm not a religious person, this place has such a serene and gentle presence, you forget you're in downtown Brisbane when inside. The architecture is just beautiful, there is endless details to observe and the scale of the building is just impressive. The stained glass windows are utterly gorgeous and just make the place glow😍 just lovely.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sarah B. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a beautiful church. Open to anyone to walk through, appreciate and enjoy.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Si V. 3 years ago on Google
    Inspiring place. 😊 At St Johns Cathedral I especially love the stone carving sculptures by Dr Rhyl Hinwood! 😱 🤣
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tanya D. 5 months ago on Google
    Went here with my mother for a Tchaikovsky candlelit concert last night, was an intimate and beautiful experience and my main concern (that the acoustics would be kind of bad) was unfounded. The music sounded lovely. The experience is very worth it, you get a beautiful performance and some light commentary from the performers on the pieces they chose and the significance of those pieces. If you book a performance with ballet dancers, you’ll be able to see the grace of their movements from much closer than you usually might, which is really special. Note that there is usually only one ballet dancer on the stage at a time (apart from the last song when all three come up on stage) and their movements are restricted due to the limited stage space. As to the structure of the night itself, Fever staff greet you at the entrance about twenty minutes before the concert begins (assuming you’re there twenty minutes early) and escort you to the zone you’ve purchased tickets for, so there’s no clamouring and it’s all very orderly. If you’ve booked a popular performance I would recommend getting there a minimum of 40 minutes early so you get the seats closer to the front and middle as there are no allocated seats, only zones. Some people line up an hour ahead to get the front ones. There is a water cooler and also toilets available nearby that the staff will point out to you. Other people in the audience were respectful, which I appreciated - nobody took photos or videos when they weren’t supposed to (all of the concert apart from the last song), which led to a distraction free night. I pre purchased $10 parking tickets at the nearby secure parking facility, only across the road. I think there’s street parking too but didn’t want to risk it.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Waqas J. 3 years ago on Google
    Wow, what a beautiful state of the art building. Super quiet and peaceful place.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 darshizone 2 years ago on Google
    What a majestic and royal looking Church. My first visit…and wow. The pictures set the scene for a very magical evening attended for a tribute candlelight concert. Set in stunning architecture of the iconic St. John’s Cathedral, bathed in candlelight, the talented Candlelight Strings quartet from @paradisostrings performed classics by @officialqueenmusic. It was spectacular…and then some. I look forward to returning again.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maria T. 2 years ago on Google
    I attended candlelight concert TRIBUTE to Queen by fever. WOW What a beautiful venue for a string quartet AMAZING sound! The church was perfect illuminated by hundreds of candles. Stunning architecture! Plenty of parking on the church ground and metered parking on Ann St. #fevercandlelight
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniel C. 5 years ago on Google
    Fancy. Oh. Wow. Huge. My 6 year old said can we stop and look at that fancy church? So we did. And it was worth it. Then a wedding started. Even better. So we got to engage in a bit of urban exploration while the suits we waiting for the bride. Amazing doors. Amazing stairs. Phenomenal masonry.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tania 9 months ago on Google
    Great experience to witness. Also was interesting to hear the insight to the composers before being played and visually seeing ballet performances. A perfect evening to step out of your comfort zone and try something different.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elvis L. 10 months ago on Google
    I feel very peaceful, beautiful church. The design you can touch just like turn back the clock to that year. encounter concert #St Johns’s Cathedral #Pulse Chamber Orchestra #UQ Friends of music scholarship fund
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Janet F. 8 months ago on Google
    Attended a candlelight tribute for Whitney Houston and it was magical! The Cathedral is so beautiful, photos don't do it any justice. Staff were also very friendly!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 C A. 10 months ago on Google
    What an amazing night, lovely atmosphere, nice architecture of the church and most importantly great music. I enjoy the short but informative timeline in between the songs about Elvis life.. Definitely recommend it and I can wait to buy tickets for another candlelight evening.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alan C. 10 months ago on Google
    Amazing night out was a perfect location and event. The only thing I didn’t like was they told crowd that they where selling the candles at the end of the night, was a great idea as a keep sake for the amazing night but after queuing up for ages we got to front of queue to find out the candles totally different and nothing like the events ones and seemed all in line felt same disappointment. Highly recommend going to a candlelight event Please sell the actual candles and replace with new ones would make us happy and help you swap stock
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Silvia Garrido L. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice cathedral
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sharlene R. 6 months ago on Google
    Amazing venue. Attended a candlelight 4 piece string quartet concert. The music and acoustics were breathtakingly beautiful 😍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 古本勉 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Severe appearance (Original) 厳かな佇まい
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mark S. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely beautiful building. I was there for a candlelight performance in the evening and it was a great setting. I wouldn't want to be there on a hot summer day or evening though because, as it's a heritage building, and due the the style and design, it doesn't have air-conditioning. The reasonably mild evening I attended it still got warm.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christine A. 1 year ago on Google
    We went here for candlelight string quartet beatles tribute. It is a beautiful church, and an excellent setting for a musical event. It was a lovely way to spend a Friday.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Balthazar M. 4 years ago on Google
    im deaf lol
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jim W. 1 year ago on Google
    Attended a candlelight recital of music by Hans Zimmer performed by Paradiso Strings quartet. Fabulous!

  • 4/5 Vicki M. 2 years ago on Google
    Candlelight Classics concerts here are always wonderful. Superb acoustics. Amazing, majestic building, and the candles are perfect

  • 5/5 Cecilia W. 2 years ago on Google
    A beautiful Spanish Gothic Cathedral. It was built over a period of many years and only completed in the 1990’s. There is a photographic exhibition in there at the moment about Birds without Borders. We had a guest lecture beforehand and it was very informative.

  • 5/5 Yuko K. 2 years ago on Google
    We visited on Easter Sunday. Friendly welcome. Beautiful choir. Seemed to be very family friendly with children’s section just on the side of the church and there were lots of babies and young children. Very nice traditional service.

  • 5/5 Karla “Queen V. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely exquisite building. So much to be captured by... went to an event here orchestra/ballet by candlelight. The acoustics and atmosphere where brilliant. Lulling you into a world of fantasy.

  • 5/5 Maja Lisa P. 2 years ago on Google
    BREADTHTAKING / MAGNIFICENT Absolutely magnificent experience! We went for the Candlelight Ballet: Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake & More. It was a breathtakingly beautiful evening out and an excellent introduction to ballet and classical music for my 8 year old who was impressed to say the least. Loved it!

  • 5/5 Linda 2 years ago on Google
    Brilliant string quartet playing all the Queen classics, by candlelight in beautiful cathedral

  • 5/5 Anonymoose 1. 2 years ago on Google
    Literally so beautiful every time I visit. Absolutely stunning acoustics, incredible ambience and architecture 🕯✨🏛

  • 5/5 N W. 2 years ago on Google
    Went here to see The Tribute to Queen on strings. Amazing acoustics and beautifully lit up with candles.

  • 5/5 Barry C. 2 years ago on Google
    A great experience with the candle light ballet and concert. Ancient cathedral design.

  • 5/5 the B. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing place went to a candlelight concert. A great experience.

  • 5/5 Jasen A. 2 years ago on Google
    Fabulous venue for nighttime music and the added bonus as an atheist is that you are proven not to spontaneously combusted following entry, twice now. Excellent evenings had both times. Great sound quality. A tucked away gem in Brisbane's inner city.

  • 5/5 Christine F. 2 years ago on Google
    Magical experience. Love the cathedral, so warm & inviting. The concert was excellent...thankyou

  • 5/5 Sharon H. 9 months ago on Google
    Candlelight: 100 Years of Warner Bros. My first Candlelight Concert and I loved it. The welcome from the event team friendly and helpful, the setting in the cathedral absolutely beautiful both atmosphere and visually, the programme selection and artists (Paradiso Strings) wonderful, a great value ticket price, and the overall experience very special. To celebrate their centenary Warner Bros is holding 100 of these concerts around the world, and apparently our Brisbane concert was amongst the first. Would love to see again in another city! Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Anne C. 5 months ago on Google
    I absolutely love St John Cathedral as a fabulous venue for candlelight concert by Fever…. And I totally recommend ‘Paradiso strings’…. they are wonderful

  • 5/5 Hsu D. 5 months ago on Google
    Robust and well maintained church, felt calm and good to spend some time here. Staff also very passionate and glad to help, impressive historical viewpoint!

  • 5/5 Monica K. 5 months ago on Google
    Beautiful church. Attended a Concert by Candlelight. The ambience was sensational. A must do!!!!! My second time attending, wonderful quartet performing. Definitely worth doing. 👌

  • 5/5 Amber F. 6 months ago on Google
    We went to the christmas concert by candlelight it was beautiful. It was strings instrumental as opposed to a whole range of instrumental. No close parking sonparked in Cathaderal square parking

  • 5/5 Sp T. 6 months ago on Google
    Went there for Whitney Houston candlelight concert.. other than no air cond or fan which didn’t really affect me much since I am so concentrate in the music, the architectural of this building is fascinating. Definitely a place to visit.

  • 5/5 Sop K. 7 months ago on Google
    Very beautiful church. Went to see Candlelight by Fever and Queen and Fleetwood Mac covers

  • 5/5 Paul T. 7 months ago on Google
    An event that can only be described as have to see it to believe how beautiful it was from the venue to the string quartet & songs 🎵 from Fleetwood Mac. Absolutely loved the atmosphere and the candles 🕯 were amazing 👏

  • 4/5 P. 10 months ago on Google
    That’s an amazing cathedral in the city but would be possible to stop ringing the bells for more than 30 minutes on Sundays without stopping at 9:00 am? That's kinda disrespectful to people who live next. Also, the candle concerts here are incredible!

  • 5/5 Vicki V. 10 months ago on Google
    Brilliant venue, talent was amazing. Sang to every Elvis song in my head. Recommend to anyone.

  • 5/5 Jay D. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely stunning architecture and venue for live music from an amazing string quartet playing Queen arrangements from 70s & 80s hits.

  • 5/5 Simon Of S. 1 year ago on Google
    My wife and I went here to a concert by candlelight, best of Hans Zimmer. It was amazing. Beautiful location, well organised and the music was next level...loved it.

  • 5/5 Tristan C. 1 year ago on Google
    A beautiful church. I love the combination of the modern and traditional in this building. For some reason though it does not remind me of any churches in England. It reminds me of those churches in Southern France. I do not mean to give any offence by saying this. It is well worth seeing.

  • 5/5 Noelene W. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful building both inside and out. Enjoyed our evening here. Pitty about graffiti on both side doors at the front from someone who is unable to appreciate effort and costs.

  • 5/5 Ellen L. 2 years ago on Google
    Wanting to see some great architecture in Brisbane a must see is the Saint John's Cathedral. Recently listened to the string quartet and watched a ballet dancer by candel light in the Cathedral. Very enjoyable evening.

  • 5/5 Creina B. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely beautiful Cathedral. The service was so good felt very spiritual and uplifting. It took me back a few centuries. The organist is out of this world absolutely amazing. The beautiful voices of the choir felt like Angeles singing. Definitely felt like being with God and felt his blessings! Thank you. I will definitely come back. I have been coming to the Cathedral for the past few years and always felt so good and uplifting.

  • 5/5 wilhelm n. 1 year ago on Google
    We visited it during the New Year holiday, it's a beautiful and elegant cathedral.

  • 5/5 Pratul C. 1 year ago on Google
    Well worth a visit. Volunteers give historical tours. Great place to bring toddlers and young children. Large play area, within the cathedral, with plenty of toys and tables with paper and crayons.

  • 5/5 John T. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place, certainly love those beautiful stain glass.

  • 5/5 Jan M. 3 years ago on Google
    Perfect venue for celestial music from the Brisbane Chamber Music group ..

  • 5/5 Tom D. 4 years ago on Google
    One spectacular place.

  • 5/5 amri n. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place

  • 3/5 S.H Y. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I went on a family trip to Australia. I stopped by and was walking ~ (Original) 호주 가족여행으로 갔었어요 지나가다 들른곳이고 산책중이었어요~

  • 5/5 Kirsty C. 4 years ago on Google
    Most generous, helpful and considerate minister Dr.Ann Solari

  • 5/5 Magic M. 3 years ago on Google
    Truly a breathtaking cathedral! Whether you are religious or not, St John's Cathedral, is one of the most beautiful buildings I have ever seen inside and outside!

  • 5/5 Geoff S. 3 years ago on Google
    Love it

  • 4/5 Allan W. 3 years ago on Google
    A great cathedral.

  • 4/5 Phil B. 3 years ago on Google
    Inspiring to look at. Photos do not do the stained glass windows justice. Due to Covid19 social seating distancing, fewer people inside, so "echo" effect more pronounced making it difficult to listen to service.

  • 5/5 Frank H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A temple of religious faith! (Original) 一個宗教信仰的聖殿!

  • 5/5 E R. 3 years ago on Google
    Sunday 8.30am .The bell ringing is just wonderful. Take time to sit in the square across the road from the church and just float away into another world. Thank you so appreciate.

  • 5/5 Bruce 3 years ago on Google
    Great

  • 5/5 Kambrook M. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely and and awesome

  • 5/5 Christine J. 3 years ago on Google
    Enjoy the service, friendly and they have many support arms to assist many in the community.

  • 1/5 obviousdingo 3 years ago on Google
    Heresy very cringe

  • 5/5 Julius D. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing choirs .

  • 5/5 Reny 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing architecture and wonderful guides.

  • 5/5 Steven S. 4 years ago on Google
    Anglican Catholic Church. Pray to thy Lord here.

  • 5/5 So-hyun L. 5 years ago on Google
    I got a holy Christmas Mass here last Christmas. I heard the beautiful song of the Choir.

  • 5/5 Cavell C. 4 years ago on Google
    We were welcomed inside and walked through the cathedral. It truely is amazing and the stunning building is well worth a visit.

  • 5/5 Maggi C. 3 years ago on Google
    Magnificent cathedral and great services and choir. .

  • 5/5 Sharne A. 3 years ago on Google
    It was like stepping back into Europe! Didn’t even know we had such a grand Cathedral in Brisbane

  • 4/5 Huon B. 4 years ago on Google
    New visitor. Experience based on the behaviour of others. In my capacity of Funeral conductor, sad and very meaningful time, as i was supporting a family whom l had completed prearrangement in 2019, a simple but no less respectful funeral taking in consideration the needs & wishes of the grieving & the departed posthumously.

  • 5/5 Puffy M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great cathedral, wonderful architecture and nice choir. If looking for best choral music, go for the evening services.

  • 5/5 Deanna B. 2 years ago on Google
    Truly lovely concert, spooky Halloween classical concert. Fantastic beautiful venue & musicians. Main complaint (sorry) the chairs became very uncomfortable, 4 of us attending agreed.

  • 5/5 Werner v. 3 years ago on Google
    Very friendly, helpful and inviting lady at the entrance. Made us feel welcome and provided interesting information regarding the building. Well worth a visit. A beautiful, quiet oasis in the middle of the city's hustle and bustle

  • 5/5 Jarrad 4 years ago on Google
    This building is simply breathtaking. I was fortunate enough to recieve a guided tour. The craftsmanship of the masonry and vaulted ceilings us worth the visit.

  • 5/5 Miles H. 2 years ago on Google
    They just do a fabulous job of welcoming all kinds into St John's. A beautiful experience every time. I am not of faith but I feel the warmth of the St John's community when the put on a show.

  • 5/5 DRAM F. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful acoustics for classical music indulgence

  • 5/5 Alexandra M. 2 years ago on Google
    What a sacred space, a beautiful cathedral. Reminded me of Europe. Went there to see a candlelight show at night time which was so special.

  • 5/5 원성욱 4 years ago on Google
    Good

  • 4/5 靜雯 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Building beautiful, intricately carved. (Original) 建築美麗,雕刻精緻。

  • 4/5 Ann 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Historic churches to check out (Original) 有歷史的教堂可以去看看

  • 5/5 Joon Kim T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It was like a very grand and historic cathedral. (Original) 아주 웅장하고 유서 깊은 성당 같았습니다.

  • 5/5 hamish k. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely venue for Feverup event on Friday night by candlelight. Worth a visit.

  • 4/5 Sonya B. 4 years ago on Google
    Easy parking on Sunday morning early 730am service. Lovely service and parish, friendly people.

  • 4/5 Vivi G. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful

  • 5/5 ICT08180 M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place enjoyed my son's concert

  • 3/5 robert w. 4 years ago on Google
    Funeral

  • 5/5 Amy A. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful Church. Serene, stunning, takes you back in time 🙏

  • 3/5 SSyndrome T. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place for the pictures, if you first time

  • 5/5 Sharise W. 4 years ago on Google
    Wow what a beautiful Cathedral well worth a visit. Fantastic!

  • 4/5 Angus R. 4 years ago on Google
    Absolutely beautiful architecture and amazing to sing in.

  • 5/5 Fred D. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely inside. Simple but impressive.

  • 5/5 Angela C. 4 years ago on Google
    Absolutely incredible architecture...Just awesome


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    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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