The festival will run from August 23 to August 30, with this year's theme being "The Tree of Life." This theme allows for an exploration of life, death, and everything in between, all punctuated by glorious music. The festival will feature three choirs, three festival organists, and guest organists providing music before the services. Read more World’s largest international music festival in Wiltshire draws thousandsThere will also be plainchant, candlelight, unaccompanied anthems and motets, and music from across the centuries. The festival welcomes a new director this year, Alexander Hamilton, who is the director of music at His Majesty’s Chapel Royal, Hampton Court.