The Revels

This year, Revels will present a community member with the first-ever "Unsung Reveler" Award! This award will be given to an individual who exemplifies the Revels spirit of cooperation, positivity, collaboration, community, and connection. Over the past year, this person has performed above and beyond, with a song in their heart. They make us sing!

We are accepting nominations of Revels volunteers who have gone above and beyond, and we would love to hear from you! Fill out the form at the link below to nominate a person who has made a lasting impact on you and on Revels. Nominations are due June 5th.

Link: https://forms.gle/u7Ndi2WECQ9xMGv57

We hope that our fearless leader, the extraordinary Diane Kennedy, had a lovely birthday! (A truly fearless leader smiles even in the face of fearsome dragons 🐉)

Share your birthday wishes for Diane in the comments!

TONIGHT, Revels and Perkins School for the Blind band together for our 26th Annual Celebration of Spring! We are thrilled to feature our ensembles, the Perkins Secondary School Chorus and Revels Singers, alongside two guest youth ensembles, the Newton All City Troubadours and Hopbrook Morris. The singing starts at 7:30 - make sure to join us and watch these talented, passionate performers!

A Celebration of Spring with Perkins School for the Blind will be held at Perkins' Dwight Hall at 7:30 PM tonight, May 27. Admission is FREE to all. Learn more at https://revels.org/event/a-celebration-of-spring-with-perkins-school-for-the-blind/

This event is sponsored in part by Mass Cultural Council. It is also supported in part by a grant from the Watertown Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Being a part of the Revels Children's Chorus gives aspiring young performers the opportunity to learn new skills, grow as artists, and meet a community of passionate and creative children from across the Greater Boston area. Give your child the gift of Revels - visit revels.org/auditions to claim a Children's Chorus audition slot today!

Auditions are held June 12-14 at St Paul's Parish, 29 Mt. Auburn St., Cambridge. Weekly rehearsals begin September 14, with performances running December 12-28.

We can't wait for the 2026 Midwinter Revels, starring... you!
Audition for the Midwinter Revels chorus and join the festivities front and center in Sanders Theater. Experience the thrill of bringing traditions to life nightly for 1,000-seat audiences alongside your friends and fellow Revelers. This is an experience you'll never forget.

Audition sign-ups are open now - claim your slot at revels.org/auditions or at the link in our bio.

When you join the Midwinter Revels cast, you're not just joining a chorus, you're joining a community of warm, passionate Revelers. Don't miss your chance to audition - sign up for your slot today at https://revels.org/auditions/

📸 Roger Ide

Celebrate Spring with Perkins School for the Blind!

There are many harbingers of spring in the Revels calendar, but for us, the annual concert that we perform with our friends at Perkins School for the Blind is a special favorite. Join Revels, the Perkins Secondary School Chorus, and special guests from the Newton All City Troubadours as we follow the mysterious Padstow ‘Obby ‘Oss, ushering in the spring rebirth that we have anticipated for so long. Bring your voices and be a part of this decades-old tradition in its 26th year!

This FREE event will take place at Perkins School for the Blind at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, May 27. Learn more at revels.org/perkins

Join us to celebrate the unique American story 250 years in the making. Drawing on 19th-century songs and stories from the Great Plains, this production will include cultural touchstones of the American frontier and the diverse communities of Polish, Irish, German, Indigenous, Chinese and Black families who shaped it. Share in the multi-generational joy and harmony of Revels and the hope that comes each year on the Shortest Day.

While Revels hires several professional performers for its productions, our volunteer choruses perform in all shows and are integral to each performance. Performers of all backgrounds and experience levels are welcome to audition – the only requirement is a love for singing and an ability to perform on stage! Adult Chorus members must be 16 or older, and Children's Chorus members must be 7 - 12 years old. Chorus auditions will be held Friday, June 12 – Sunday, June 14, 2026. Sign-ups are now open - learn more at https://revels.org/auditions/

Community has always been at the heart of every Revels program. That is why we are taking inspiration from the powerful community of nonprofit organizations that are in Cambridge and beyond.

We’re honored to be one of 157 nonprofits that received a grant this spring from the Cambridge Community Foundation. This funding will help us present an incredible season of community-based programming, including the 2026 Midwinter Revels, Revels RiverSing, Revels Pub Sings, A Celebration of Spring with Perkins School for the Blind, and more.

Learn more about CCF’s annual Community Fund grants at https://cambridgecf.org/community-fund-2026/