Once a Chorister Festival Weekend 2026

Norwich Cathedral 26th - 27th September

Saturday 26th September

  • 02:00pm   Registration in the Weston Room, Norwich Cathedral

  • 02:15pm   Welcome & presentation about music at Norwich

  • 03:00pm   Tea & Refreshments (Weston Room)

  • 03:30pm   Organ Recital and demonstration (Nave)

  • 04:15pm   Rehearsal for those wishing to sing at Evensong (Quire)

  • 05:00pm   Break

  • 05:30pm   Choral Evensong

  • 06:30pm   Drinks reception (hosted by the Dean)

  • 07:30pm   Festival Dinner at the Maids Head Hotel

Sunday 27th September

  • 09:15am   Rehearsal for those wishing to sing at Eucharist (nave)

  • 10:00am   Break (coffee/tea will be available to buy in the café)

  • 10:30am   Cathedral Eucharist

  • 11:45am   Congregational coffee following the service

There will also be an opportunity to attend Choral Evensong later on Sunday afternoon for those wishing to extend their stay.

Singing

Members are warmly invited to sing at the Cathedral services during the weekend. If you would like to sing, we will ask you to indicate your voice part after your booking has been completed.

Music will be distributed electronically in advance of the festival so that you have the opportunity to practise it beforehand.

Booking

Following payment, you will have received a confirmation email and will subsequently be invited to:

  • Select your dinner menu choices

  • Indicate any dietary requirements

  • Confirmation of singing and voice part

Accommodation

Accommodation is not included in the festival booking. However, we have secured a 15% discount at The Maid’s Head (which is where Saturday night’s dinner will be).

This can be applied to bookings made by phone (01603 209955). 

Please state that you are attending the Once a Chorister event to qualify.