Southern Cathedrals Festival: Salisbury 2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Salisbury Cathedral for the Southern Cathedrals Festival 2025. Held from Wednesday 16th July to Saturday 19th July, this year’s festival brought together the renowned choirs of Chichester, Salisbury, and Winchester Cathedrals to celebrate the rich tradition of sacred choral and organ music performed to the highest standard.

Highlights of the 2025 festival included:

• A choral workshop and concert with the legendary Sir John Rutter, offering a rare opportunity to sing under his direction.

• A fascinating festival talk by Stephen Abbott, exploring the SCF and cathedral worship.

• A series of choral services, including Choral Evensong recorded by the BBC and a Festival Eucharist, livestreamed for those unable to attend in person.

• An inspiring programme of organ, chamber, and choral concerts featuring works by Gibbons, Palestrina, Mozart, Haydn, Ravel, and Mendelssohn, with performances by acclaimed musicians including the Rose Consort of Viols, David Halls, and The Hanover Band.

Whether you were a regular festivalgoer or joined us for the first time, we are deeply grateful for your presence and support. It was a joy to share this special celebration of cathedral music with you in the magnificent setting of Salisbury Cathedral.