Law Week Festival 2026 at Winchester Cathedral

Join the fourth Law Week Festival at Winchester Cathedral, a series of talks and events exploring the relationship between faith and justice.

Bringing together legal professionals, chaplains, theologians and community organisations, this year’s programme examines how faith can shape the understanding of justice, support rehabilitation, and offer hope to those affected by the criminal justice system.

Through thought-provoking conversations and shared experiences, the festival invites everyone to reflect on justice, mercy and the role they all play in building stronger communities.

Law Week Exhibition

This year it is showcasing work by Bearface Theatre CIC and Wisdom by Innocence as a part of Law Week 2026.

Date: Monday 5th – Friday 16th October

Location: Winchester Cathedral North Transept

Free to access with a Cathedral Annual Pass.

Justice and the Rule of Law in the age of machines Keytalk by The Rt. Hon. Sir Robert Buckland KBE KC.

Date & Time: 7:30pm Friday 9th October 2026

Location: Winchester Cathedral Presbytery

Ticket Price: Adults £12, Students £8, Live Stream £6

Law Sunday Service

Date & Time: Sunday 11th October 2026, 11:00am

Location: Winchester Cathedral

Free to access with a Cathedral Annual Pass.

Chaplaincy in the Criminal Justice System Talk 

Date & Time: Monday 12th October, 7:00pm | Free, advanced booking required

Location: Winchester Cathedral Pavilion (capacity 160)

Ticket Prices: This will be a free, ticketed event

Beyond Fairness: The Surprising Justice of a Merciful God Keynote Talk by Canon Theologian Revd Dr Isabelle Hamley

Date & Time: Wednesday 14th October, 7:30pm

Location: Winchester Cathedral Presbytery

Ticket Price: Adults £12, Students £8, Live Stream £6