Celebrate Voice Festival 2026

Celebrate Voice returns to Salisbury from 21 to 31 October, now in its 13th edition. It's a grassroots festival run by Lynsey Docherty as a registered charity, with Wilsons Solicitors LLP as the main sponsor. The programme is spread across The Medieval Hall, St Thomas's Church, and Salisbury Arts Centre, and it pulls in a wide range of styles — opera, choral, jazz, music theatre, classical, folk, and cabaret, alongside family and community events. The Medieval Hall is the heart of it all, described as a local tradition where warmth, festive spirit, and music come together for a fun evening among friends.

The music starts on Wednesday 21 October with The Sixteen and Harry Christophers. Thursday 22 brings The Horse of Jenin, and from Friday 23, Orpheus in the Underworld runs on Friday 23, Sunday 25, Wednesday 28, and Friday 30 October. Saturday 24 is a busy one: Ridiculous Songs for Kids, Emerging Voices IV, and The Wellermen all share the day. Sunday 25 adds a Voice & Vitality Workshop featuring Bob Chilcott. Tuesday 27 pairs the Brodsky Quartet with Sir Willard White, and Wednesday 28 brings Hooray for Hollywood.

The second half of the festival leans into community and comedy. Thursday 29 features the Celebrate Age Gala and FLOP! The Best Songs from the Worst Musicals. Friday 30 has Singing SENDsations, and the final day, Saturday 31, brings three more: Laughter Yoga, Time Stands Still, and jazz from Norma Winstone. Local people are woven into the whole thing, from singers and backstage students to stewards, costumiers, and administrators. The festival also celebrates Salisbury itself, a historic and vibrant city.

With events running across ten days, you can pick and choose what suits you. The full programme is available at celebratevoice.co.uk, and tickets are sold through Ticket Tailor.