Lesley Garrett CBE is one of Britain’s most beloved sopranos and entertainers, celebrated for her warmth, charisma, and extraordinary versatility. A Grammy Award-winning artist, she has released 17 albums over a remarkable 30-year career, earning the title of Best-Selling Classical Artist of the Year. Her voice and personality have made her a household name, delighting audiences across concert halls, television screens, and stage productions.
Lesley’s career spans classical music, opera, television, and theatre. She has headlined sell-out tours across the UK and Europe with the Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, captivating audiences with her commanding stage presence and vocal brilliance. She has performed with some of the world’s finest talents, including Andrea Bocelli on the BBC series Lesley Garrett Tonight, and featured on the BBC’s platinum-selling charity single Perfect Day, released in aid of Children in Need.
On screen, Lesley has been a familiar face for decades. She hosted her own primetime programme, The Lesley Garrett Show, and appeared as a regular panellist on ITV’s Loose Women, where her warmth and humour shine through. She competed in the first season of Strictly Come Dancing, finishing third with partner Anton Du Beke. Her television credits also include Songs of Praise Special – My Story, My Music with Aled Jones for the BBC, and Celebrity MasterChef in 2017, where her creativity impressed viewers across the country. In 2025, she appeared on Celebrity Who Do You Think You Are, sharing her family history with trademark openness and charm.
A leading lady on stage, Lesley has starred in some of the West End’s most loved musicals, including The Sound of Music and Carousel, and in 2024 took on the role of Mrs Pearce in the UK touring production of My Fair Lady. Her 2021 tribute single to the late Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II topped the Classical charts, reaffirming her enduring connection with the British public. A cancer survivor and recipient of Honorary Doctorates from the Universities of Sheffield and the Open University, Lesley’s story is one of talent, resilience, and heart. Whether performing at a gala, corporate event, or concert, she brings grace, warmth, and world-class artistry to every stage she steps on.
