Bolton Priory to be transformed by choral performance

Bolton Priory <i>(Image: Supplied)</i>
Bolton Priory (Image: Supplied)
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A CHORAL performance will round off a heritage concert series with an immersive sound experience.

On September 26, Manchester-based Kantos Chamber Choir will close the 2026 Bolton Priory Heritage Concert Series with its immersive show Drop, drop, which explores humanity’s relationship with water through contemporary choral music and creative staging.

The concert, beginning at 7.30pm, will take place within the historic ruins of Bolton Priory, a medieval Augustinian site beside the River Wharfe, and will make full use of the architecture and natural acoustics to surround the audience in sound.

The performance is designed to be immersive, inviting audiences to become part of the experience rather than simply observers.

Rector Nicholas Mercer said: "We are delighted to be welcoming Kantos to Bolton Priory to close our 2026 Heritage Concert Series.

"The combination of Kantos’ innovative approach to performance, the theme of water and the extraordinary acoustics and atmosphere of the Priory promises to make this a memorable evening.

"It is wonderful to welcome Kantos back to the Priory."

The concert is the final event in the Priory’s 2026 Heritage Concert Series, which pairs historic settings with contemporary musical experiences.

Tickets are priced at £20 and are available HERE.

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