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Upcoming Events
16 Aug 2026, 15:00 – 16:00
St Patrick's Church of Ireland Cathedral
The 2026 Charles Wood Festival opens with a special Centenary Festival of Hymns in association with the Hymn Society of Great Britain and Ireland, which this year marks the 90th anniversary of its foundation.
16 Aug 2026, 20:00 – 21:30
St. Patrick's Church of Ireland Cathedral
The centenary celebrations continue with a major opening concert featuring Dulciana, one of Ireland’s leading upper-voice ensembles, and the celebrated South African-born organist Liesbeth Schlumberger.
17 Aug 2026, 13:30 – 15:30
St Patrick's Church of Ireland Cathedral
Hear some of the finest young organists compete in the prestigious Senior Final of the Northern Ireland International Organ Competition.
17 Aug 2026, 19:00 – 21:00
St Patrick's Church of Ireland Cathedral
Hear some of the finest young organists compete in the prestigious Senior Final of the Northern Ireland International Organ Competition.
18 Aug 2026, 10:00 – 12:00
Armagh Methodist Church Hall
Step behind the scenes and watch the Charles Wood Singers prepare music for concerts and BBC broadcasts under David Hill and Philip Scriven.
18 Aug 2026, 13:00 – 15:00
St Patrick's Church of Ireland Cathedral
A showcase of emerging organ talent as competitors perform before an expert international jury.
18 Aug 2026, 17:00 – 18:00
St Patrick's Church of Ireland Cathedral
Experience the beauty of Anglican worship through music in a traditional Festival Choral Evensong.
18 Aug 2026, 18:30 – 20:00
St. Patrick's Cathedral, Cathedral Close, 43 Abbey St, Armagh BT61 7DY, UK
Masterclass with Liesbeth Schlumberger.
18 Aug 2026, 19:30 – 20:30
St Malachy's Catholic Church, Armagh
The Charles Wood Girls' Choir leads the music for this special Festival Sung Mass, celebrating the centenary of Charles Wood through worship and choral excellence.
18 Aug 2026, 20:30 – 21:30
St Malachy's Catholic Church, Armagh
A captivating twilight recital celebrating the genius of J. S. Bach, showcasing some of his most beloved and enduring organ masterpieces, played by Richard Gowers.
19 Aug 2026, 10:00 – 12:00
Armagh Methodist Church Hall
Step behind the scenes and watch the Charles Wood Singers prepare music for concerts and BBC broadcasts under David Hill and Philip Scriven.
19 Aug 2026, 11:00 – 12:30
First Presbyterian Church, Armagh
Observe internationally renowned organist Liesbeth Schlumberger working with talented young performers in a public masterclass.
19 Aug 2026, 16:00 – 17:15
St. Patrick's Church of Ireland Cathedral
Join us for a special Festival Evensong recorded for broadcast on BBC Radio 3.
19 Aug 2026, 19:30 – 21:30
St Mark's Parish Church, Armagh, Grantham Gardens, Armagh BT61 9DU, UK
Centenary Come and Sing led by Christopher Gray.
20 Aug 2026, 15:00 – 17:00
Archbishop's Chapel, Palace Demesne Public Park, Armagh BT60 4EN, UK
Final of the Charles Wood Composers' Competition.
20 Aug 2026, 17:00 – 18:00
St. Patrick's Cathedral, Cathedral Close, 43 Abbey St, Armagh BT61 7DY, UK
Official unveiling of the Charles Wood bust.
20 Aug 2026, 20:00 – 23:00
Palace Demesne Public Park, Armagh BT60 4EN, UK
Centenary Gala Dinner
21 Aug 2026, 13:00 – 14:00
First Presbyterian Church, The Mall W, Armagh BT61 9AP
Performance by competition prize winners.
21 Aug 2026, 14:30 – 15:30
Armagh Robinson Library, 43 Abbey St, Armagh BT61 7DY, UK
Lecture by Professor Jeremy Dibble.
21 Aug 2026, 15:30 – 16:30
Music Hall, Vicars' Hill, Vicars Hill, London SE13, UK
Book signing and afternoon tea with Jeremy Dibble.
21 Aug 2026, 20:00 – 22:00
St Patrick's Church of Ireland Cathedral
Festival Gala Concert.
22 Aug 2026, 15:00 – 16:00
First Presbyterian Church, Armagh
Northumbria Chamber Choir.
22 Aug 2026, 16:00 – 18:30
The Mall, Armagh
Community choirs join together on The Mall
Date and time is TBD
St Patrick's Church of Ireland Cathedral
Festival concludes with Festal Evensong.
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