Another extraordinary year of music awaits!

Following the unforgettable celebrations of our 2026 Centenary, the Charles Wood Festival of Music and Summer School is looking forward to another exciting year of outstanding performances, international competitions, choral singing and musical discovery in the historic city of Armagh. Our 34th Festival will take place in August 2027, bringing together internationally acclaimed musicians, emerging talent and music lovers from across Ireland and beyond.

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What's Coming Up in 2027?

• International Song Competition – 6 March 2027

Our International Song Competition returns, offering outstanding young singers the opportunity to compete for prestigious awards, perform before distinguished adjudicators and take an important step forward in their musical careers.

Applications and competition details will be announced in December 2026.

• Charles Wood Girls' Choir – August 2027

Our much-loved Girls' Choir returns for another exciting summer of exceptional choral training, performances and friendship, bringing together talented young singers for an unforgettable musical experience.

• Charles Wood Singers – August 2027

Join singers from across Ireland and beyond for an intensive week of choral music-making, working with leading musicians and performing in some of Armagh's most magnificent venues.

• Northern Ireland International Organ Competition – August 2027

Our internationally recognised competition returns to showcase the next generation of outstanding organists, bringing exceptional young performers to Armagh.

• Concerts, Workshops and Community Events

Throughout 2027, we look forward to presenting a diverse programme of concerts, recitals, Come and Sing events, educational workshops, masterclasses and community outreach, offering opportunities for people of all ages to experience and participate in music.

• Looking to the Future – Boys' Choir

We are also exploring the exciting possibility of reintroducing the Charles Wood Boys' Choir, creating new opportunities for young male singers to experience high-quality choral training and performance.

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Be Part of It!

Whether you're a singer, musician, music lover or supporter of the arts, we look forward to welcoming you to Armagh in 2027.

Full Festival dates, programme announcements, applications and ticket information will be released in due course.

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