Cambridge Contemporary Choir Festival

Name: Cambridge Contemporary Choir Festival
Address: The Cambridge Corn Exchange, Cambridge, CB23QB, GB
Telephone: +441223297361

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🎶 A celebration of all things ‘contemporary choir’ returning to Cambridge Corn Exchange on Friday 17th & Saturday 18th July 2026! 🎶

30/05/2026

On Saturday 18th July, Cambridge Corn Exchange will come alive for the headline event of Cambridge Contemporary Choir Festival.

Hosted by the brilliant David and Carrie Grant, this unforgettable evening celebrates all things contemporary choir with a line-up guaranteed to raise the roof.

Featuring performances from:

🎤 The Sing Space
🎶 Strictly a Ca****la - Herts
✨ The Collaboration Choir
🌟 And the super talented Julie Stark

Expect powerful vocals, huge harmonies, well-known songs and an unforgettable atmosphere.

Whether you’ve spent the day in workshops, explored Cambridge, or you’re simply joining us for the evening — this is your chance to sit back and experience the magic.

And in the 150th anniversary year of Cambridge Corn Exchange, what better stage for it?

Save this for your July plans ✨
Who are you bringing to the Saturday night showcase?

27/05/2026

Not sure which part of Cambridge Contemporary Choir Festival is for you? Start here 🎤✨

Saturday 18th July is packed with workshops designed for every kind of singer.

11:30AM — Gospel Workshop
Led by Lizzie Deane
Expect soulful harmonies, uplifting energy and the chance to be part of a scratch choir you’ll be proud of.

1:15PM — Musical Theatre Workshop
Led by Carrie Rawlings + Julie Stark
Big songs, big performances and a behind-the-scenes Q&A with a West End star.

3:00PM — A Ca****la Workshop
Led by Helen Lappert
Powerful harmonies, incredible vocals and feel-good group energy.

No pressure.
No auditions.
No need to be a “professional singer.”

Just choose the genre you love most — or make a full day of it and book more than one 👀

And if you’re travelling in? Make a weekend of it with pop-up performances happening across Cambridge too.

Save this post for your July plans and tell us below… which workshop are you booking first? 🎶

24/05/2026

Looking for something different to do with the kids this summer? 🎤✨

Swap screen time for sing-alongs at Cambridge Contemporary Choir Festival.

📍 Cambridge Corn Exchange
📅 Saturday 18th July
⏰ 10:00–11:00AM

Join Rachel Hill Music for a fun, upbeat family pop singing workshop designed for little ones and their grown-ups.

Expect:
🎶 feel-good songs
✨ lots of encouragement
🎤 zero pressure
💛 a confidence-boosting morning activity you can enjoy together

No singing experience needed — just come ready to have fun.

Perfect if you’re visiting Cambridge for the weekend, planning summer holiday activities, or simply looking for something a little different to do together.

Each ticket includes:
✔️ 1 adult
✔️ 1 child

Suitable for children aged 4+ and adults join in too.

And the best part? You can make a full day of it with free pop-up performances happening across Cambridge throughout the festival weekend.

Save this for the summer holidays ✨

19/05/2026

Your usual Friday night plans just got a serious upgrade 👀
Introducing The BIG BIG Collab — a brand new addition to Cambridge Contemporary Choir Festival and quite possibly the most fun you’ll have in Cambridge this summer.

📍 Cambridge Corn Exchange
📅 Friday 17th July
⏰ 7:30PM–10PM

Here’s how your night looks:
🎤 Carrie Rawlings gets the room warmed up
🎶 Live music from Lizzie Deane and her incredible band
✨ Learn a feel-good pop song (without any pressure)
💃 Then sing, dance and let loose bandeoke-style to huge tunes all night long
No awkward karaoke solos.
No choir experience needed.
Just a room full of people having a brilliant time.

Perfect for:
✨ friendship groups
✨ birthdays
✨ hen parties
✨ work socials
✨ anyone looking for something
different to do on a Friday night

Come for the music, stay for the fun!
Tag the friend who would absolutely be first on the dance floor 🎶

13/05/2026

Planning your Cambridge Contemporary Choir Festival weekend? This is your sign to save this post 👀

If you’ve been wondering what actually happens across the festival weekend - here’s your full itinerary for 17th–18th July at Cambridge Corn Exchange.

FRIDAY NIGHT 🎤
✨ The BIG BIG Collab
Your ultimate feel-good night out. Live band. Big singalongs. Zero pressure. Bring your friends and unleash your inner diva.

SATURDAY MORNING 🎶
Family Pop Workshop with Rachel Hill
A fun, inclusive workshop for little singers (and their grown ups too).

SATURDAY LATE MORNING 🙌
Gospel Workshop with Lizzie Deane
Soulful vocals, uplifting energy and a chance to be part of a scratch choir.

SATURDAY AFTERNOON 🎭
Musical Theatre Workshop with Carrie Rawlings + Julie Stark
Expect performances, Q&A moments and plenty of West End magic.

SATURDAY AFTERNOON 🎤
A Ca****la Workshop with Helen Lappert
Feel-good harmonies and serious energy.

SATURDAY EVENING ✨
The Showcase Concert hosted by David Grant and Carrie Grant

PLUS… free pop-up performances across Cambridge throughout the weekend 🎶

Whether you’re booking one event or making a full weekend of it - this carousel breaks everything down for you.

👉 Save this for your July plans
👉 Share it with someone you’d bring along
👉 Comment which event has your name on it

16/04/2026

🎶 It’s all systems go for CCC-Fest mark two this summer. Join us on Friday 17th & Saturday 18th July 2026 at Cambridge Corn Exchange 🎶

🙌🙌

05/08/2025

We have made the really tough decision to postpone this years CCC-Fest to next year.

All ticket holders are being written to this morning by Cambridge Live with details of next year’s workshops and events which will now take place on Friday 17th and Saturday 18th July 2026.

We apologise sincerely for any inconvenience caused.

Look out for some of our acts popping up around Cambridge this weekend! 🎶

03/08/2025

Our final workshop next weekend will CCC-Fest things off beautifully! 🥰

On Sunday morning at 11:30am the awesome Anni Delger will be leading our Jazz workshop with a song you’re all gonna LOVE!

She is Choir Director at Camden Voices, The Collaboration Choir and a vocalist with the Flat Mates Quartet. 🤩

Come and explore your dulcet jazz tones with Anni and members of the amazing Camden Voices! 🎶

BOOK HERE: https://www.cornex.co.uk/events/the-cambridge-contemporary-choir-festival-jazz-workshop-with-anni-delger

02/08/2025

Next Saturday our last workshop of the day at 3:00pm will be with the amazing Helen Lappert! 🥳

Musical Director of Strictly A Ca****la and Amersham A Ca****la. She also sings with the a Ca****la group Frisson. 🎙️

A leading light in her field she will be taking you on an unaccompanied journey to remember. And she just happens to be lovely! You will have a great time and there are not many places left so be quick and book on. 😬

BOOK HERE: https://www.cornex.co.uk/events/the-cambridge-contemporary-choir-festival-a-cappella-workshop-with-helen-lappert

01/08/2025

For our Musical Theatre Workshop next Saturday lunchtime Carrie Rawlings and Julie Stark will be stepping into the world of Sister Act. 🎶

Come and ‘raise your voice’ with them at this fun and interactive session exploring the music of Alan Menken. He also wrote music for Aladdin, Pochahontas, Rapunzel and Enchanted. This guy knows how to write good tunes! 🎤

BOOK HERE: https://www.cornex.co.uk/events/the-cambridge-contemporary-choir-festival-musical-theatre-workshop-with-carrie-rawlings

Address

The Cambridge Corn Exchange
Cambridge
CB23QB

Telephone

+441223297361

Website

http://www.cambridgeccfest.com/

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