Song for Orpheus
On Saturday 23rd August 2025, Orpheus Day will welcome creatives and communities from across the nation to join us as we revel in the myth and mystery of Orpheus and allow creativity to boldly take centre stage.
The event will launch the annual Phoenix Festival which features a host of events and activities for all the family to enjoy. We kick off with Orpheus and his Parade of Puppets followed by the chance to be part of The Big Orpheus Choir. Following that, you can enjoy two days of live music courtesy of the Phoenix Festival…all for free!
From the creative minds that brought you The Human Poppy in 2018, Orpheus Day will allow singing groups, choirs and passionate vocalists from all over the UK to come and join us in performing A Song for Orpheus , composed by Howard Goodall for it’s world premiere