This summer, the Three Choirs Festival returns to Gloucester from 25 July to 1 August 2026.

One of the UK’s best-loved cultural events, the Festival offers a whole week of inspiring performances, relaxed daytime events, and a welcoming atmosphere for visitors of all ages. Whether you’re a regular concert-goer or looking for a fun day out with friends and family, the Festival is designed so that there is something for everyone. Alongside evening concerts in Gloucester Cathedral, audiences can dip into a wide variety of talks, workshops, family-friendly performances and opportunities to explore the city’s beautiful historic surroundings.

At the heart of the Festival is a vibrant mix of music-making, with world-class visiting performers joining local and youth musicians in a programme full of variety and energy. This year’s guest artists include VOCES8, Ex Cathedra, La Serenissima, and the internationally renowned Sydney Philharmonia Choirs, appearing alongside the Festival Chorus and Youth Choir.

For those who like to get involved, the Festival’s ever-popular Come and Sing days return, offering a chance to take part in a major choral work, with no audition required. New music is also a key part of the week, including a specially commissioned Magnificat and Nunc dimittis by Associate Composer Gavin Higgins, adding a fresh voice to this historic festival.

Between events, the Festival village provides the perfect place to pause and soak up the atmosphere.

Enjoy food and drink, meet friends, and experience the buzz of Gloucester at its most lively.

The full programme will be available from 20 March 2026, with tickets on sale from 16 March for supporters, followed by general public booking from 13 April. Visit 3choirs.org for further information and tickets.