The World renowned Welsh passion for singing culture combined with the finest of international traditions, the Brecon Choir Festival is where the power of choral music brings people together to create new friendships and lifelong memories.The festival was set up in 2022 with the aim of bringing the best of the Welsh choral tradition together with the most exciting emerging choral talent in the UK and internationally.

The fifth Brecon Choir Festival will take place from 16th - 19th July, 2026 showcasing a range of choirs, musical genres and young talent. The programme will include a number of free events and the wonderful Walking Singing Tours ...and of course Afterglows.

​At the festival you will experience newly commissioned music from first class composers and fascinating discussion from leading academics, and explore the incredible natural landscape surrounding Brecon which has inspired creatives for centuries.

“As we look ahead to our fifth anniversary in 2026, we are delighted to announce the theme for this festival: 

George Herbert: In Every Corner Sing.

We will continue our journey exploring icons of the Welsh literary imagination through the Powys-born George Herbert, widely considered the greatest devotional poet in the English language.”

You will have the opportunity to take part in the many free communal events including the Festival Hike (followed by 'Welsh Cakes and a Cuppa') the Festival Choir Trail in locations around Brecon and finally our famous Afterglows where you can sing the night away in true Welsh style.

The festival is for both long-time choral aficionado as much as the ‘choral curious’ individual who may never have attended similar events before.