The St Davids Cathedral Festival has been bringing music to the heart of West Wales for over 40 years

In 2022, our 44th festival brought a feast of classical and contemporary music to the most beautiful city in Wales. The festival took place during the Summer half-term from 27th May to 5th June, and included our Royal Patron, Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee bank holiday. The Cathedral becomes a hive of musical activity under the artistic direction of Simon Pearce.

The perfect acoustic and stunning architecture of the Nave with its unique sixteenth century oak ceiling provide a concert venue unrivalled in Wales. There are both early- and late-evening concerts featuring soloists, chamber music ensembles, choral work, jazz and orchestral groups, and we have a series of afternoon recitals featuring the emerging stars of the future.

The Festival has an international reputation for excellence and has made a substantial contribution to the cultural life of Wales.

St Davids Cathedral Festival Committee

President – The Very Revd Dr Sarah Rowland Jones, Dean of St Davids

Chair – Revd Canon Leigh Richardson

Vice-Chair and HR – The Venerable Paul Mackness

Artistic Director – Simon Pearce

Education Officer – Janet Ingram

Head Verger – Chris Crooks

Box Office and Retail Manager – Laura Davies

Treasurer – Richard Hayward

Local sponsors and distribution – Chris Limbert

Dean and Chapter Representative Revd Canon John Lewis

Producer – Becky Shaw