Gloucester - Three Choirs Festival

Founded in 1712, this is the oldest European music festival and runs for one week in late August. The festival takes place in Gloucester every third year, and travels to Worcester and Hereford during the other two.

The three choirs refer to those of the three cities and the highlights of the festival are performances by the three groups together. The joint choir often numbers over 300 and performs a varied repertoire, from classical to contemporary to gospel.

The program also includes orchestral, choral, chamber and organ concerts, recitals and fringe events by other international choirs and orchestras.

There are daily events, all of which take place at the Gloucester Cathedral.