VOCES8 International Summer Festival
Milton Abbey, Dorset, U.K
Mon 28th July - Sat 2nd August 2025
Join us to hear another week of superb concerts in the beautiful surroundings of Milton Abbey.
The VOCES8 Foundation presents vocal and orchestral programmes throughout the week in association with world-class visiting artists. The VOCES8 Summer School runs alongside the Festival, and this year the participants will prepare the world premiere of Taylor Scott Davis’ Requiem to perform at the end of the week.
Find out more about this year’s concerts and how to book tickets below:
Monday 28th July, 7.30pm
Compline
VOCES8 and the VOCES8 Scholars sing Compline in Milton Abbey Church. This service is the opening event of the VOCES8 International Festival week.
Monday 28th July, 8.15pm
Paul Smith: ‘Revolutions’ Album Preview
Following the serene festival welcome of the Compline service, Paul Smith invites you to be the first to experience the captivating sounds of his forthcoming album, 'Revolutions'.
Tuesday 29th July, 7.00pm
VOCES8
The members of VOCES8 celebrate the end of the 2024-25 season with a concert of season highlights.
Wednesday 30th July, 7.00pm
APOLLO5
Join the critically acclaimed vocal ensemble APOLLO5 for a captivating evening of music inspired by their celebrated 'Anam' album.
Thursday 31st July, 2.30pm
Chamber Group Performance
During the Summer School week, the participants are split into Chamber Groups to rehearse and perform. The Chamber Groups will present a madrigal, part song, pop and jazz a cappella programme.
Thursday 31st July, 5.30pm
Choral Evensong
The Summer School members, with VOCES8 and the VOCES8 Scholars, sing the Anglican service of Choral Evensong in the Abbey.
The music for Evensong will be announced shortly. This service is free but please reserve your tickets by clicking below, and consider making a donation towards our running costs.
Thursday 31st July, 7.00pm
Andy Dickens and his Band
Andy Dickens appears at the Festival for the eighth time; his blend of expert musicianship and dry wit has become a huge favourite for regular Festival attendees. Come and listen, laugh and – if you feel like it – dance!
Andy will play two sets:
7.00-8.00pm on the lawn (indoors if wet)
9.30-10.30pm in the Abbey
In between, ticket holders are welcome to join the Summer School's informal cabaret in the King’s Room.
Friday 1st August, 2.30pm
Young Musicians' Course Performance
During the Summer School week, the Young Musicians write songs and prepare individual and group performances. This concert is their chance to present them to a live audience!
Friday 1st August, 7.00pm
VOCES8 and the VOCES8 Scholars
The concert will open with a selection of works performed by the 2024-25 VOCES8 Scholars (the programme will be available shortly).
After the interval, VOCES8 will join the Scholars for the second half of the performance.
Saturday 2nd August, 4.00pm
Gala Concert
The members of the Festival chorus, VOCES8, the VOCES8 Scholars accompanied by The VOCES8 Foundation Orchestra and organist Luke Bond, perform the world premiere of Taylor Scott Davis' Requiem under the baton of Barnaby Smith.
