2026 Programme
Our 2026 Programme
Welcome to a very special fifth anniversary Brecon Choir Festival celebration.
Events requiring a ticket, other than the Friday night gala concert, can be booked via the button below.
Tickets for the Friday night gala concert “Made in Wales: A Choral Celebration” can be booked direct with Theatr Brycheiniog here
You will also discover many free events include the festival hike, afterglows and church services.
Watch this space as more events will be added later this month.
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.
‘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).
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.
Walking Tour of Brecon
There’s history around every corner – book your guided tour today and experience Brecon like never before!
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.
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.
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.
Cathedral Evensong
The weekly Evensong at Brecon Cathedral is part of our 2026 Festival.
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.
Afterglow at The Clarence
The choirs from Festival Friday will sing the night away in true Welsh style
Festival Hike
Enjoy a gentle walk with other festival goers up onto The Crug to enjoy spectacular views of The Beacons.
Bute Voices
The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama Ensemble return to the festival for a captivating mid morning performance.
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.
Community Choir Spotlight: Dare to Sing
One of Wales’ leading female community choirs, Aberdare-based Dare to Sing make their first appearance at Brecon.
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.
Gospel Choir Workshop
Community Choir Leader Beth Allwood will deliver a 2 hour gospel singing workshop open to all ages and abilities.
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.
Octave Cymru - Choir Trail Finale
Rising Stars Octave Cymru bring the Choir Trail to a celebratory finish.
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.
Afterglow at The Clarence
Join the festival choirs as they sing the night away in true Welsh style.
‘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.
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.
Festival Evensong
The Cathedral’s Festival Evensong with the Brecon Cathedral Choir joined by other singers.
Cymanfa Ganu (Sing the Great Welsh songbook)
Enjoy and join in with congregational hymn singing in both English and Welsh at the iconic Plough Chapel.
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.
Young Singer Award Competition
The four shortlisted candidates for this years Young Singer Award will be competing to become the Brecon Choir Festival Young Singer 2026.