The historic Three Choirs Festival will return to Worcester from July 24-31, 2027, with organisers promising a week of performances honouring both musical tradition and contemporary innovation. Artistic director Samuel Hudson said: “The launch of a festival programme is always a thrilling moment, and this year is no exception! Associate composer Gavin Higgins (Image: Joseph Wong)Ben Cooper, chair of the festival in Worcester, said: “With my third Worcester Festival as Chair, and 17th as a member of the chorus, I’m often asked how I’m excited about ‘yet another festival’. "I await with anticipation to learn and sing the festival composition by associate composer Gavin Higgins, paired with Vaughan Williams’ ‘Sea Symphony’. David Francis, chief executive of the Three Choirs Festival, said: “It’s remarkable to be celebrating the 299th Three Choirs Festival, with another invigorating programme on offer for Worcester 2027.