Cathedral opens doors to local musicians, choirs and bands for city-wide cultural celebration
Coventry Cathedral is calling on local musicians, choirs, bands and performers to be part of something
unprecedented – 24 hours of continuous live music taking place on 25th and 26th September 2026 from 4pm -
4pm.
The Music Marathon will showcase talent from across Coventry whilst raising funds for the Cathedral Choir's tour
to Malta in October 2026. The choristers will represent Coventry and the Cathedral internationally, sharing our
core mission of peace and reconciliation through music and worship.
Talking about the 24 Hour Music Marathon, Joe Watson, Acting Director of Music says,
"In a first for Coventry Cathedral, we're bring 24 hours of non-stop music to the Cathedral, involving musicians
from across the city. We're inviting local musicians, choirs, bands to get in touch with us to be part of this fabulous
event, which is being held to support the Choristers trip to Malta in 2026, representing Coventry and the Cathedral
oversees. Please get in touch if you'd like to be part of what promises to be a spectacular event."
A cultural hub at the heart of the city
As Coventry's largest heritage venue in the city centre, Coventry Cathedral is committed to being a vibrant cultural
space. The Music Marathon embodies this vision – inviting the community to be part of something meaningful.
Whether you're a solo performer, part of a school group, theatre ensemble, choir or band, there's a place for you.
The cathedral welcomes all performers whose music is sympathetic to the sacred space – acoustic and
contemporary genres are particularly encouraged.
How to get involved
Performance slots available:
● Friday evening (adult groups)
● Saturday morning (all ages, 30–60 minute slots
To take part, email joe.watson@coventry.anglican.org with details of your group, musical style and preferred time
slot.
Support the mission
Can't perform but want to support the choristers? Donations are welcome via:
● JustGiving: https://www.justgiving.com/page/24-hour-music-marathon-coventry-cathedral
Your support will help ensure that the Cathedral’s musical tradition continues to thrive, while also enabling these
incredible opportunities for our choristers.
Every donation, no matter the size, will make a real difference. Thank you for helping us keep the music going.
About Coventry Cathedral
Coventry Cathedral is a world heritage site and the spiritual and cultural heart of Coventry. Our calling is to be a
place and people of reconciliation, rooted in the words spoken by Provost Dick Howard on 15th November 1940:
'Father forgive'. Through worship, events, tours and cultural programming, we invite people to discover how they
can be part of this vision of peace and reconciliation