The Brecon Choir Festival was launched in July 2022 and has, to quote Bethan McKernan, Wales Correspondent, The Guardian "built on the Welsh tradition of communal singing to create a unique and ambitious celebration of song and choral music”
“Four days of vocal music-making in which the whole town is taken over by choirs who’ll be cropping up where you expect them…and where you might not, in pubs and on street corners…” - Tom Service, BBC Radio 3, feature on the Brecon Choir Festival on the Saturday Morning show
The ethos of the festival is to create a deeply shared experience where audiences don’t just watch but truly belong.
Some things you can expect to experience at the festival:
World renowned Welsh passionate singing culture combined with the finest of international traditions
Unique audience participation opportunities to experience the transformative power of choral music
Newly commissioned music from first class composers and fascinating discussion from leading academics based on our festival theme
Opportunities to learn about and explore the incredible natural landscape surrounding Brecon which has inspired creatives for centuries.
Can you hear the voices sing? Brecon Choir Festival offers a variety of experiences for all ages to enjoy, bringing the best of musical masters to Brecon in an unforgettable collection of events!
Discover more information, and find 2025’s Festival Programme 2025 - HERE