Choirs in London

Below you'll find every choir we know of in London, as well as singers looking for one.

(Kirtan) Chanting from the Heart with Nikki Slade in London

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This London chanting and kirtan group welcomes everyone from complete beginners to experienced chanters. The sessions focus on devotional Sanskrit chants, with participation rather than performance, and people can sing along or simply listen. No singing experience is needed, and the practice is described as a way to relax, deepen meditation and share group singing.

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The Pop-Up Acappella Choir!

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The Pop-Up Acappella Choir is a community group of amateur singers in London who perform pop songs from the 1970s through to the 2000s in unaccompanied harmony. It meets on Tuesdays from 7pm to 9pm during school-term dates, with rehearsals led by a musical director, and also puts on occasional workshops, pub sessions and an annual retreat. Entry is lightly auditioned, with free open sessions at the start of each season and some spaces usually available, especially for baritones.

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London Sings! Choir

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London Sings! is a local community choir in London for both experienced singers and people who are fairly new to singing. It rehearses on Monday evenings from 7.30pm to 9.30pm, and from April 2026 it will meet at St Vincent's Centre, Talma Road, Brixton. The choir is open to all levels, does not require an audition, and asks members to attend regularly; being able to read music is useful, with audio help available for much of the repertoire.

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London International Choir LIC

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This mixed choir sings mostly unaccompanied music from a range of cultures and brings together people from different backgrounds and generations. It rehearses once a week in central London and gives summer and winter concerts, with occasional extra performances as well. The listing does not mention any cost or audition requirements.

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Voices Singing Workshops

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Voices Singing Workshops is a weekly singing group in Holloway, London, meeting on Wednesday evenings during term time at St Luke’s Church. It learns songs by ear and in harmony across a range of styles, including folk, jazz, pop, rock, blues and show songs. There are no auditions, and anyone aged 16 or over can attend. Sessions run from 8pm to 9.45pm, including a tea break.

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The Natural Sing

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This London choir sings outdoors, with simple songs and harmonies taught by ear. Sessions are held on Saturdays at varying times. No musical experience is needed.

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The Hampstead Singers

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The Hampstead Singers is a mixed-ability choir in London with around 10 to 16 members. It sings songs from different parts of the world, including some pop songs each term, and no music reading is needed. Meetings take place on Mondays from 2pm to 3.30pm at Christ Church Hampstead.

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Syrinx

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Syrinx is a new London choir that sings a varied mix of music, including folk and popular songs as well as older and newer pieces. It meets on Tuesday evenings from 7pm to 9pm, and new members are welcome. The group says it suits people with some previous group singing experience, although there is no audition and no need to read music, and a free taster session is available.

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Songworks – Wednesday Massif

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Songworks runs a weekly community choir in North London for people who enjoy singing. The Wednesday choir meets on Wednesday evenings from 7.30pm to 9pm, and it does not require auditions or the ability to read music. It is a large group with a termly commitment, and there is currently a waiting list.

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Songworks – Tuesday Lighthouse

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This is a weekly community choir in North London for people who enjoy singing. There are no auditions and no need to read music, and the Tuesday group meets on Tuesday mornings from 9.45am to 11am. It is a non-performing choir, although it sometimes sings with the Wednesday choir at local events and festivals.

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Singing Mamas Crouch End

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Singing Mamas Crouch End is a singing group for women, including those with experience living as female, and children are welcome too. It meets at Hornsey Vale Community Centre in Crouch End on Tuesdays from 10am, with singing for an hour followed by tea and cake. No previous experience is needed, as the songs are learned by ear, and the first session is free.

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Sing to Beat: Camberwell Skylarks

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This singing group is for people living with Parkinson’s and focuses on keeping voices active and strong through singing. It meets in Camberwell, London, every other Tuesday from 11.30am to 12.30pm.

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Raise the Roof

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Raise the Roof is a Natural Voice community choir based at the Carnegie Library Hub in Herne Hill, London. It sings a wide range of a cappella songs from different styles and traditions, and there are no auditions. The choir meets on Thursday evenings during term time, from 7pm to 9pm, and all are welcome.

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Peckham Rye Sings

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This Peckham community choir sings a cappella folk, gospel and world music in three- and four-part harmony. Sessions take place on Mondays from 7.30pm to 9pm, and new members can join at any point in the year. No audition or ability to read music is needed, and the first session is free.

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Mind and Soul Community Choir

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Mind and Soul Community Choir runs singing workshops at the Maudsley Hospital Site in London. It meets on Wednesdays from 6 to 7pm during term time only. Membership is free, and there is no audition or need to read music. The choir is open to anyone living around SE5 who wants to take part.

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Maspindzeli

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Maspindzeli is a London choir that sings songs from Georgia’s ancient polyphonic tradition. It usually performs three-part pieces and sometimes sings as two choirs, with songs taught by ear so there is no need to read music. Sessions take place once a month on Saturdays from 2pm to 6pm, and all are welcome.

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Islington Community Choir

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Islington Community Choir is a community choir in London that sings music from around the world and across different styles. It is not auditioned, although it asks for a higher level of movement and musicianship. The choir meets on Sundays from 11.30am to 1.30pm.

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Circlesongs London 2026

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Circlesongs London runs monthly group singing sessions with collective vocal improvisation, where participants create layered music together under guidance. The autumn 2026 term meets on Wednesdays from 7pm to 9pm, with dates at Heath St Baptist Church in London and at St Augustine Church Hall in London. The listing says all voices are welcome.

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Circle Singing London

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Circle Singing London is a vocal improvisation group in London that focuses on creativity, self-expression and singing in the moment. It welcomes people who enjoy singing and says no experience is needed. The listing does not give regular meeting times, instead asking interested people to check the website for session details.

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Camden Harmony Singers

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Camden Harmony Singers is a community choir that rehearses in North London on Wednesdays from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. It welcomes singers of any ability, including complete beginners, and songs are taught by ear so there is no need to read sheet music. New members can try a free taster session.

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