A world-class festival of classical music in England’s smallest city, celebrating the talents of Wells Cathedral’s many musicians.
06–10 May 2026
Welcome
Welcome to the Sound of wells 2026 festival!
This year’s theme, Hearing is Believing, celebrates music that surprises and uplifts. Here at Wells Cathedral, this is certainly in no short supply.
Our programme includes a veritable feast of performances from our many talented choirs and young musicians, alongside special events highlighting the Wells Cathedral Grand Organ Project, new commissions, and landmark works of the choral repertoire, all set within the Cathedral’s daily rhythm of beautiful sung worship.
We can’t wait to welcome you.
Timothy Parsons, Festival Director
What’s On
*Ticketed event
Wednesday 6 May
1.15pm
Lunchtime Concert: Wells Cathedral School Composers
5.15pm
Choral Evensong: Vicars Choral and Youth Choir
8pm
*The General (1926) Silent Film with Live Organ Soundtrack
*Tickets available soon at wellscathedral.eventbrite.co.uk
Thursday 7 May
1.15pm
Lunchtime Concert: Wells Cathedral Choral Scholars
5.15pm
Choral Evensong: Wells Cathedral Choir
7pm
*Concert: Monteverdi Vespers of 1610
*Tickets ON SALE available at wellscathedral.eventbrite.co.uk
Friday 8 May
1.15pm
Lunchtime Concert: Primary Schools Musical Outreach Celebration
5.15pm
Choral Evensong: United States 250th Anniversary
6.30pm
*An Evening of Concertos (Cedars Hall)
*Tickets available soon at cedarshallwells.co.uk/whats-on
Saturday 9 May
1.15pm
Lunchtime Concert: Wells Cathedral Oratorio Society
5.15pm
Orchestral Evensong
Sunday 10 May
10.30am
Cathedral Eucharist Featuring New Commission
1.05pm
Composers’ Masterclass (Cedars Hall)
3pm
Festival Evensong: Charles Wood Centenary
4pm
Festival Bellringing