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Gloucester Cathedral is hosting a three-day celebration to reveal its new organ this June 2026 – and there's a lineup of internationally renowned artists coming to town to take part.

What to expect from Gloucester Cathedal Organ Festival?

A landmark moment in Gloucester Cathedral's musical history, the festival will be the first time visitors can see and hear its new organ, which has undergone a £1.8 million refurbishment. 

The festival starts with a gala concert featuring the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and acclaimed organist, Thomas Trotter, conducted by Gloucester Cathedral's own director of music, Adrian Partington.

'A Gloucestershire Cantata: Celebrating Young Voices' gives music lovers a chance to witness a world premiere by composer, Lin Marsh, performed by children from Gloucester Cathedral Singing Academy on Sunday afternoon, followed by an evening organ recital with Wayne Marshall.

While on Monday, visitors have a rare chance to get up-close to this incredible instrument, watching Wayne and a team of local organ students learning the art of improvisation.

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Gloucester Cathedral's organ case is the only complete 17th century organ case in the country and has links to everyone from Ivor Novello to composer of the American National Anthem 'The Star Spangled Banner', John Stafford Smith, making it one of the world's most prestigious instruments – with the new Organ Festival providing the perfect opportunity to witness this historic instrument gain a new lease of life.

When is Gloucester Cathedral Organ Festival?

Gloucester Cathedral Organ Festival takes place from º£½ÇÉçÇø 13 to Monday 15 June 2026.

How much are tickets to Gloucester Cathedral Organ Festival?

Tickets to the opening gala concert start from £20, while tickets for the evening organ recital cost £20 each.

Tickets for 'A Gloucestershire Cantata' are free but must be pre-booked, while the improvisation event is free to attend and doesn't require pre-booking.

How to book tickets to Gloucester Cathedral Organ Festival

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