What to expect from the Three Choirs Festival
This superb selection of concerts features the Festival’s own choirs, internationally-recognised soloists, and the world-renowned Philharmonia Orchestra. Enjoy flagship evening concerts, laid back late-nights, and intimate daytime recitals, and soak up the atmosphere between events in the Festival Village in the magnificent surroundings of Gloucester Cathedral.
The exciting programme for 2026 includes Mozart’s dramatic Requiem, Elgar’s masterpiece The Dream of Gerontius, and a thrilling daytime schedule with recitals from VOCES8, Roderick Williams, and Sydney Philharmonia Choirs among others. The three Cathedral Choirs from Gloucester, Hereford, and Worcester join forces to sing Evensongs throughout the week in a feast of Anglican choral music, including a live broadcast on BBC Radio 3. Visit the Three Choirs Festival website for the full brochure and schedule.
There is also plenty to do which doesn’t need a ticket – pop into one of the open cathedral rehearsals, meet with friends and enjoy a drink at the Festival Bar, discover amazing local performers on the Festival Bandstand, and browse the beautiful items made by highly-skilled designers in the Festival Marquee.
It’s going to be an incredible week of music – why not come along and see for yourself why so many people come back to the Festival year after year.
When is Three Choirs Festival?
This year, the Three Choirs Festival takes place over 8 days from Saturday 25 July to Saturday 1 August 2026 at Gloucester Cathedral.
How to get to Three Choirs Festival
Travel with GWR to Gloucester train station. It's a leisurely 15-minute walk from there to Gloucester Cathedral.