2026 Programme
Our 2026 Programme
Our special fifth anniversary Festival is now over but you can still enjoy an exhibition of art work showing the creative journeys of pupils from Ysgol Penmaes and Llanfaes Primary School that was part of this years festival.
Creativity in Every Corner
An exhibition of art work showing the creative journeys of pupils from Ysgol Penmaes and Llanfaes Primary School.
Festival Finale: Cappella Lacensis present Bach & Mendelssohn: The Eternal Legacy
The first German act to perform at Brecon Choir Festival brings the weekend to a close with masterpiece motets from Bach and Mendelssohn.
Cymanfa Ganu (Sing the Great Welsh Hymn book)
Enjoy and join in with congregational hymn singing in both English and Welsh at the iconic Plough Chapel.
Festival Evensong
Come and Sing a special Festival Evensong including Vaughan Williams Let All the World In Every Corner Sing, whose title is the theme for this year’s festival
We are asking people who would like to sing as part of this evensong to pre-register.
Continuum present George Herbert: The Journey of the Soul
Hear superstars of our 2024 festival Continuum as they return to Brecon for a special concert exploring the soul’s journey towards God.
‘One Harmonie’: George Herbert, Music and the Soul pre-concert panel discussion
Join world experts Dr Simon Jackson and Professor Helen Wilcox as they illuminate Herbert’s profound understanding of music and its theological significance.
Morning Eucharist with Voces Tavae
Join Morning Eucharist at St Mary’s Church to enjoy a sung mass with Voces Tavae.
Afterglow at The Clarence
Join the festival choirs as they sing the night away in true Welsh style.
Grand Concert: The Gesualdo Six
The award-winning British vocal ensemble - led by Chief Conductor of the BBC Singers Owain Park - make their Brecon festival debut at stunning Brecon Cathedral.
Octave Cymru - Choir Trail Finale
Rising Stars Octave Cymru bring the Choir Trail to a celebratory finish.
The Festival Choir Trail
The community of Brecon and visitors to the town will follow and join in with choirs at stops around the beautiful town of Brecon with a special finale.
Gospel Choir Workshop
Community Choir Leader Beth Allwood will deliver a 2 hour gospel singing workshop open to all ages and abilities.
Bruegel Consort present ‘Behold our Affliction!’ Sacred Lamentations in Renaissance England
Hear the Brecon Choir Festival debut of the Bruegel Consort, recipients of the 2024-26 Stile Antico Ensemble Development Award, in the 800 year-old Christ College chapel.
Community Choir Spotlight: Dare to Sing
One of Wales’ leading female community choirs, Aberdare-based Dare to Sing make their first appearance at Brecon.
George Herbert and our Modern Afflictions: Lecture by Dr Rowan Williams
Former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams explores the relevance of George Herbert for modern people.
Bute Voices
The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama Ensemble return to the festival for a captivating mid morning performance.
SPYM Flashmob
Pop into Y Gaer to see who will be hiding in the wings ready to lead you all in some beautiful Welsh community singing.
Singing Fundamentals with Gigi Galletta
Join this relaxed workshop and see if you can learn something that will make you a happier and healthier singer.
Festival Hike
Enjoy a gentle walk with other festival goers up onto The Crug to enjoy spectacular views of The Beacons.
Afterglow at The Clarence
The choirs from Festival Friday will sing the night away in true Welsh style
Made in Wales: A Choral Celebration
Eisteddfod winners Côr Llundain join forces with local favourites Aberhonddu & District Male Choir for a thrilling gala concert celebrating the Welsh choral tradition.
Cathedral Evensong
Join the cathedral congregation for their weekly Evensong at ancient Brecon Cathedral.
Responses Neary, Canticles: Stanford in B Flat, Anthem: A Grateful Heart.
Members and Supporters Garden Party
If you are a Benefactor, Patron or Friend of Brecon Choir Festival do join us for our Members and Supporters Drinks Reception in the form of a Garden Party (inside if the weather is inclement) at Priory Hill House, Brecon.
The Lyons Mouth present ‘Winged Voices’
The “feral” vocal consort and proteges of I Fagilioni’s Robert Hollingworth make their Brecon debut at the chapel of one of Breconshire’s great houses.
Lunchtime Concert: Love From, Contrepoint
Emerging ensemble Contrepoint, drawn from the UK’s leading youth choirs, brings their acclaimed concert series Love to Brecon Cathedral.
Walking Tour of Brecon
There’s history around every corner – book your guided tour today and experience Brecon like never before!
Brecon Singers, BCF Festival Chorus and Brecknock Sinfonia present A German Requiem by Brahms
Hear one of the great masterpieces of the Romantic period with Brahms’s inspired Requiem in ancient Brecon Cathedral.
‘Till…my musick shine’: The reverberating life and poetry of George Herbert
Introducing the life and work of Welsh 17th century writer George Herbert, the featured poet of the 2026 festival. A panel discussion with Helen Wilcox (Bangor University) and Chris Hodgkins (The University of North Carolina at Greensboro).
'Wounded I Sing' Lunchtime concert with Erin Thomas
Rising Welsh star Erin Thomas brings together devotional poetry and song in a programme spanning three languages and four centuries at St David’s Llanfaes, Brecon.
Inspired by the sacred verse of George Herbert, the recital traces a journey from earthly longing to divine love through English, Welsh and German song.
From Choir boy to conductor - 60 years of Singing
In the week of Brecon Choir Festival Rob Evans will talk about 60 years of Brecon Singers of which he is the Musical Director and his life as a singer himself.
Come & Sing: A German Requiem by Brahms
Join Brecon Singers for their final day rehearsing at Christ College ahead of their concert in Brecon Cathedral on 16 July.