Cimarron Opera’s 56th Festival of Spirituals!

In person and online!

About the Festival of Spirituals

The Festival of Spirituals, which actually predates the founding of Cimarron Circuit Opera Company, has been a Palm Sunday tradition since 1970. The late Thomas and Carol Brice Carey, opera singers and Cimarron Circuit founders, developed the annual festival to keep aspects of African-American heritage alive. A selection of new and familiar spirituals will be presented by the community, student, and guest singers. The festival is one of only a few nationwide that seeks to preserve this original American art form and the stories surrounding its evolution.

Admission for the Festival of Spirituals is always free!

The 2026 Festival

The 56th Annual Festival of Spirituals will take place on Palm Sunday, March 29th, 2026 at 6:00pm at The First Presbyterian Church of Norman.
555 S University Blvd, Norman, OK 73069

The 2026 Festival of Spirituals will be presented in person and will also be broadcast online at a later date so even more people can enjoy this annual festival.

Registration is always free and open to everyone. We will also offer an optional donation opportunity for those who wish to support Cimarron Opera and help us continue providing this program free of charge for our community.

Registration for this event will open soon. Please check back for details.

Previous Festivals