Inaugural Festival of Choirs invites singers to Cambridge, England in August 2026

Festival of Choirs Ltd is pleased to announce the inaugural Cambridge Festival of Choirs, to be held in the historic university city of Cambridge, England from August 10-15, 2026. This landmark event will bring together choirs and individual singers from around the world for an inspiring week of music-making, learning, and cultural exchange.

Highlights of the Festival include a special concert by The Gesualdo Six, one of the world’s most celebrated vocal ensembles, and a guest appearance by the renowned British composer and conductor Sir John Rutter. The Gesualdo Six will also lead public workshops with selected participating choirs, offering an exceptional opportunity to work directly with the ensemble.

Participants will be hosted by Cambridge University’s Schola Cantorum, the university’s elite choir whose members are drawn from its 31 colleges. Visiting choirs and individuals will experience the unique atmosphere of Cambridge by staying in college accommodation and dining by candlelight in one of the university’s historic halls.

Each participating choir will perform both a concert in one of the city’s historic churches and a Choral Evensong in a Cambridge college chapel. Individual singers will form a Festival Choir to present similar performances. The Festival will culminate in a grand closing concert of Haydn’s Creation, performed by all participating singers with a professional orchestra in the magnificent setting of St. Alban’s Cathedral, one of Britain’s most beautiful and historic buildings.

Alongside the formal music program, participants will enjoy a variety of cultural and social activities, including a garden buffet dinner, guided tours, singing lessons, punting on the River Cam, tea at the famous Grantchester Orchard, and performances by local ensembles.

For more information and registration details, please visit the Festival’s website: https://www.festivalofchoirs.com/