A series of musical events from choral and classical, to jazz, folk, rock and pop have been announced at Carlisle Cathedral.

On Friday, June 28, the Summer Gala Concert takes place, bringing together the Girl and Boy Choristers, Consort Choir and Lay Clerks.

This gathering of voices happens only twice a year - during Summer and at Christmas. The programme includes music by Britten, Bairstow, Stanford and Parry, which will be accompanied by the Cathedral organ.

Carlisle Cathedral choirCarlisle Cathedral choir (Image: Carlisle Cathedral) The Cantate Children’s Choir, a community choir open to all children, will perform at the Summer Outreach concerts on Tuesday, July 2 and Thursday, July 4, alongside pupils from three local schools – Ivegill, St Margaret Mary’s and High Hesket.

The concert, entitled “The Best Day of My Life”, will feature pop songs, hits from films and well-known numbers from musicals.

Carlisle Cathedral also welcomes a range of nationally and internationally renowned musicians to perform in the Fratry Hall throughout the year.

On Monday July 1, The Coulthard Trio will perform “The Bird of Dawning”.

The Coulthard TrioThe Coulthard Trio (Image: Thomas Li) The Bird of Dawning" brings together music inspired by Robert Burns and William Shakespeare, through works by Dowland, Coulthard, Schubert, and more.

On Sunday, July 7, pianist Ida Pelliccioli will take guests on a fascinating journey from Spain to Vienna, through the work of a forgotten composer, Manuel Blasco de Nebra, as well as performing pieces by Mozart, Scarlatti and Schubert, in the Fratry Hall.

Ida PelliccioliIda Pelliccioli (Image: Supplied) The proceeds from the events above will raise funds for the Cathedral, which is not centrally funded and relies on the financial support of visitors, worshippers, and the public at large. Tickets for all events are available from the Cathedral website.

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The Free Live Music Series will also continue over the next few weeks.

This programme of concerts and recitals has been running since January and has provided regular opportunities to hear a variety of live music performances, with no entry fee.