Visiting Choirs

We invite you to lift your voices in our magnificent space as we celebrate 950 years of history, music and worship at Chichester Cathedral. We are keen to hear from groups interested in singing on Wednesdays (the Cathedral Choir’s day off) and during school holidays. We can comfortably accommodate ensembles of up to 35 singers in our choir stalls.

This Guide for Visiting Choirs and Organists gives details of our services and rehearsal arrangements, along with key information around Safeguarding Contacts at the Cathedral and Safety Notices especially regarding the Emergency Exit to the Song School.  Please familiarise yourself with its contents before your arrival. Thank you.

To discuss the possibility of your choir coming to sing at the Cathedral and available dates, please contact the Liturgy & Music Coordinator: chris.george@chichestercathedral.org.uk or 01243 812488.

Visiting choir availability

2026
  • Two weekends - 11/12 July (may best suit a choir local to Chichester due to the Goodwood Festival of Speed) and 26/27 December
  • February half term - Monday 16 to Friday 20 February (not Wednesday);
    Easter - Monday 6 to Friday 10 April, Monday 13 to Friday 17 April;
    Summer - Monday 3 to Thursday 6 August, Monday 24 to Wednesday 26 August (at 4.30pm);
    October half term - Monday 19 to Thursday 22 October.
  • Plus Wednesdays throughout the year.
2027
  • Weekends in 2027 are starting to fill up: remaining weekends are
    • 13/14 and 20/21 February in half term
    • Standalone Sunday on 11 April
    • 31 July/1 August in the summer
    • 16/17 October in half term
  • Plenty of weekdays and Wednesdays available throughout the year
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