The Festival of St Cecilia

The 80th Festival of St Cecilia service brings together the combined choirs of Westminster Abbey, Westminster Cathedral and St Paul's Cathedral for a free hour of choral music.

The 80th Festival of St Cecilia is marked with a service at Westminster Cathedral from 11am to 12pm. The combined choirs of Westminster Abbey, Westminster Cathedral and St Paul's Cathedral perform under the direction of Simon Johnson, Director of Music at Westminster Cathedral. The programme includes the premiere of a specially commissioned anthem by Ryan Wigglesworth and a performance by harpist Nicolette Chin, an artist supported by Help Musicians.