Visiting Choirs
We warmly welcome choirs to sing services during the Cathedral Choir’s breaks. Southwell is a beautiful town, and the Minster is a delight in which to sing – most choirs who have come here book in for a return trip. If your choir is experienced in singing liturgical music, and especially used to Cathedral visits, then why not consider coming to Southwell? We value the chance to continue our rich tradition of choral worship when the Cathedral Choir is not in residence, and aim to be friendly and approachable.
To apply, please have a look at our available dates further down this page, then fill in the Visit Request Form below. If you have any questions about coming to Southwell as a visiting choir, please contact Alastair Clarke, Liturgy and Music Administrator, at alastair.clarke@southwellminster.org.uk.
Here are the dates that are currently available for visiting choirs to book. In addition to this list, it is possible to sing Evensong on most Wednesday afternoons in term-time, as this is usually the Cathedral Music Department’s day off.
2025
Friday 26 to Sunday 28 December §
Monday 29 to Wednesday 31 December §
2026
Thursday 1 to Friday 2 January
Monday 16 to Friday 20 February
Tuesday 7 to Friday 10 April
Monday 13 to Friday 17 April
Tuesday 26 to Thursday 28 May
Saturday 30 to Sunday 31 May
Monday 20 July to Thursday 23 July
Saturday 15 to Sunday 16 August
Monday 24 and Tuesday 25 August
Tuesday 1 & Wednesday 2 September
Monday 19 to Friday 23 October
Monday 26 to Wednesday 28 October
Saturday 26 to Sunday 27 December §
Monday 28 December to Sunday 3 January 2027 §
2027
Monday 15 to Friday 19 February
Tuesday 31 March to Sunday 4 April
Monday 5 April to Sunday 11 April
Tuesday 1 to Friday 4 June
Monday 19 July to Sunday 25 July*
Monday 26 July to Sunday 1 August*
Monday 2 to Wednesday 4 August
Monday 9 to Sunday 15 August*
Monday 23 to Wednesday 25 August
* For the summer period during 2027 we would currently be looking to give priority to choirs who would like to come for a period longer than just a weekend.
† If the visit happens to fall on the second Sunday of the month, then visiting choir may be asked to sing a BCP Sung Eucharist at 11.15am, instead of the 10am Cathedral Eucharist.
§ Evensong during the week after Christmas would be at the revised time of 3.30pm.