At the heart of the Three Choirs Festival is the Festival Chorus. Made up of mainly amateur but auditioned singers from the local area, trained by professional directors, and working with world-class conductors, soloists and orchestral performers, the Chorus not only sings to a high standard but is also a real part of the community. It forms the centrepiece of many of our flagship cathedral concerts, and many singers return year after year.

'Everyone gets swept up in being part of something special and hugely significant'

The Festival Chorus unites singers from across Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, and Worcestershire. The three contingents rehearse separately twice a week from early May and come together for massed rehearsals in the weeks running up to the festival at the end of July.

Join the Festival Chorus

We're looking for experienced singers to join our Festival Chorus! Local to the Three Choirs and want to take to the stage with the Philharmonia Orchestra at Gloucester 2026? We'd love to hear from you.

Audition Dates:

Friday 5 September, 7pm–10pm
Saturday 6 September, 10am-1pm
Wednesday 10 September, 7pm–10pm
Wednesday 17 September, 7pm–10pm
Thursday 2 October, 7pm–10pm

To find out more and apply, contact our Gloucester Chorus Manager, Barry Leach

Please note that applicants to this year's auditions will be joining the Gloucester contingent of the chorus and will be required to rehearse in Gloucester.