World Voices Festival - The Concert

Join us for World Voices Festival 2026, one extraordinary night of contemporary choral music at St Albans Cathedral. Featuring internationally acclaimed artists Craig Lees, Volney Morgan, Charles MacDougall and Russell Scott, alongside choirs from across the UK and beyond. Gospel, pop, a cappella, musicals and a breathtaking 200-voice finale.

Hailed by American Express Essentials as "One of the most awe-inspiring choral festivals of the world", the World Voices Festival has welcomed over 300 choirs from around the world since its formation in 2016. It has been hosted around the UK as well as the Berlin Philharmonie, and is set to be hosted at the Vienna Konzerthaus in 2027.

A night not to be missed.

Suitable for the whole family.

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Event details

Where

St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St. Albans, AL1 1BY

When

Start: 18^th October, 2026 at 7:30pm

End: 18^th October, 2026 at 9:30pm

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