Unforgettable choral experiences. The heart of Wales.

Welcome, Croeso!

At Brecon Choir Festival we believe in the unique power of choral music to bring people together, to create new friendships and lifelong memories.

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

Our festivals start with a Festival Chorus and ends with a "Cymanfu Ganu", a special Welsh tradition of communal hymn singing in both English and Welsh.

Along the way, you can take part in the many free communal events including the in 2025 the Festival Hike at Maesyronnen Chapel near Glasbury on Wye, our Festival Choir Trail in locations around Brecon and finally our famous Afterglows where we sing the night away in true Welsh style.

We are thrilled to announce the first headline acts for our 2025 festival:

The Saturday Grand Concert will feature the BBC National Chorus of Wales performing the iconic Carmina Burana. Festival Saturday also sees us welcoming The King’s Men, the esteemed choral scholars from the world-renowned King’s College, Cambridge.

As part of our festival theme on R.S. Thomas, rising choral ensemble Hemiola will present 'R.S. Thomas: Music, Man…Machine' in the ancient Christ College chapel.

On the back of their 100th anniversary, Pendyrus Male Choir will make their Brecon Debut alongside hometown favourites Aberhonddu & District Male Choir.

The 2025 festival will open with Mendelssohn’s Elijah at Brecon Cathedral, featuring the BCF Festival Chorus alongside Brecon Singers.

Tickets for these events will be available in early January, coinciding with the launch of our new website.

Stay tuned for more programme updates coming very soon!