The UK's biggest non-competitive event for contemporary choirs!
ChoirBLAST festival is a joyful celebration of music and community,
gathering choirs from across the globe for an unforgettable day of performance.
This free, volunteer-powered event welcomes thousands to experience diverse styles,
creating a space where everyone can enjoy the magic of music together.
With performances from some of the best choirs in the world,
you won't want to miss out!
Applications to perform in 2026 are now closed, but you can register for 2027!
LIVE MUSIC
FOOD & DRINK
CRAFT STALLS
ECO-FRIENDLY
Meet the 2026 choirs!
This year, we're bringing even more amazing singers to the festival - local to Godalming, from across the UK, as well as from all over the world!
Each choir is hand selected to create a variety of styles, sizes and repertoire - there's something for everyone.
You can find out more about all the choirs, or scroll down to see the list and look for your favourites!
ChoirBlast 2025
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Keeping it green
We’re passionate about doing our bit for the planet and so making ChoirBLAST as eco friendly as possible has been part of how we’ve done things from the beginning. There’s 2 main ways we impact the environment: carbon emissions and producing waste. We've calculated our carbon footprint for 2025, so we know where our emissions are coming from.
We’ve done several things to try and reduce emmissions and waste:
* Getting electricity to stages and food stands in the middle of a field can be difficult! Often, diesel generators are the only option, but these produce a lot of carbon dioxide. So, we use electricity from the nearby buildings as much as possible to reduce the number of generators we need - and, the Duck stage in 2024 and 2025 was completely powered by solar power! * The emissions from choirs and visitors travel is another big source of carbon emissions and one we can’t control. We’re lucky that Godalming has a good train link and electric vehicle chargers in the town. We encourage everyone to travel by public transport or lift share where they can. * We don’t want to use more of the planet’s resources than we need to, so we borrow, rent and reuse as much of our staging, equipment and decorations as we can. This also saves us money so we can support our causes. * We work with all our stall holders and partners to encourage as many eco friendly options as we can, and in 2025, all our waste will be sorted properly by our suppliers.
You can help us make ChoirBLAST even more eco friendly!
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Avoid driving on your own if at all possible - shared cars, travel by coach, cycling and walking are all much lower emissions! Check out our Visiting Godalming page for more information about your options.
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Bring your own reusable bottles and cups - we have water stations, and our drinks vendors love reducing waste, too!
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Don't buying anything new for the event - Vinted, eBay, Olio etc are all brilliant for buying second hand picnic blankets or chairs!
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Put your rubbish in the right bins - everything will be labelled, but if you're unsure, please take it home
FAQ
Can I attend ChoirBLAST if I am not in a choir?
Absolutely! ChoirBLAST is for everyone — whether you love to sing or simply enjoy great music.
With a vibrant, family-friendly (and dog-friendly!) atmosphere, there’s plenty to see and do both
on-site and in the beautiful surroundings nearby. Plan to stay all day and soak it all in!
How many choirs perform at ChoirBLAST?
In 2025, we welcomed a whopping 78 choirs to perform! Keep your eyes peeled for news about our 2026 festival on this page and through our social media.
How do I get tickets?
ChoirBLAST is a not-for-profit event, designed to be accessible to all. Instead of fixed ticket prices,
we ask visitors to pay what they can. Here’s how:
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Donate to the event by bank transfer - we suggest £5 per ticket
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Donate to the event via GoFundMe - we suggest £5 per ticket
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Email info@ChoirBLAST.com if you plan to bring a party larger than 10
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Turn up at the gates and donate to our bucket collectors, if you can
Click the donate button below to see all the details
When does it start & end?
Join us from 6-10pm on Friday 12th June, and 11am-10pm on Saturday 13th June.
How do we get there?
The event is held across Godalming town! The Burys Field, Godalming (GU7 1HR) is in the centre of the town, The Bandstand area and The Duck are situated alongside the river, and our satellite stages are just off the high street. Godalming train station is 7 minute's walk, the line is frequently served by trains from London and Portsmouth.
See our Visiting Godalming page for more info.
What else will be happening?
It's a festival! Several local craft stalls, bars and a variety of food vendors, as well as some activities for children and an incredible raffle. Bring cash (in case local networks are busy), your reusable water bottles, coffee cups and something to sit on - you won't want to leave!
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