27th Alta Pusteria "Green Edition" International Choir Festival, Austria

Dates: 11 June - 15 June 2025 | Austria

The International Choir Festival "Alta Pusteria" takes place annually in June in the wonderful Val Pusteria (Puster Valley), situated between Bruneck (Italy) and Sillian (Austria), in front of the impressive panorama of the South Tyrolean mountains. Here choirs from all over the world join together to share their love of music and to sing in fascinating venues.

The festival is open to all choirs and offers up to six performances including concerts in theatres, concert halls and churches in the various small towns of Val Pusteria. Choirs also have the opportunity to perform open-air concerts at impressive viewpoints in the heart of the Dolomites (these performances take place in alpine huts, music pavilions, castles and on lakes). Participate in this unique choral festival and be inspired by the wild and romantic landscape of South Tyrol.

Choir Contact Ireland can help you plan an unforgettable choral trip for your choir. We take care of the planning and logistical arrangements, dealing with the ground operators and organisers, allowing you to focus on the singing. Contact us today for more information and sing with your choir in Alta Pusteria, Austria

 

 

PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES

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 The choir festival is open to all types of choirs and offers up to sixty performances

Whats Included in the Price

- 4 nights hotel accommodation on a half board basis

- Welcome cocktail upon arrival

- Typical Tyrolese Dinner on Saturday

- Choir Festival participation (3 to 6 performances)

- Participation in the opening ceremony, Festa di Benvenuto, Festa Tirolese, Choir Parade in San Candido, Festa dell'Arrivederci

- Ski-lift ticket to the top of Plan de Corones (2275 m.) for the "Festa di Benvenuto"

- Ski-lift ticket to performances as required

- Participation certificate

- English speaking escort throughout your stay

Tour Manager

A CCI Tour Manager will be assigned to you for the duration of your booking, to assist in the pre-departure preparations and to assist with any issues during your stay. The tour manager does not travel with the group.

 Transportation While in Austria

Choirs can reach the concert venues by subway (or public bus) from the hotel or we can offer optional coach transfers.  We recommend that larger groups consider the use of a coach for the transfers

 

SAMPLE ITINERARY

Day 1

  • Choirs arrive in Val Pusteria
  • Welcome cocktail
  • Dinner is served at your hotel
  • Opening ceremony takes place in the Gustav Mahler Hall Dobbiaco.
Day 2
  • Breakfast in hotel
  • All participating choirs meet for a welcome party on the top of 'Plan de Corones
  • Each choir comes on stage to sing a song
  • Participants will have the pleasure of listening to the musical tolling of the bell.
  • Festival concerts take place in various participating venues.
  • Group dinner in hotel in the evening.
  • Overnight in hotel.
Day 3
  • Breakfast in hotel.
  • Choral concerts take place in the morning and early afternoon in the nominated alpine huts
  • Evening dinner in the hotels
  • Choirs depart for Villabassa for "a typical Tyrolese Party". 
Day 4
  • Breakfast in hotel
  • Choral concerts take place in the morning and in the afternoon
  • All choirs participate in the parade in San Candido
  • Mayor's official greetings.
  • The parade is followed by a joint choral performance.
  • Choirs can relax over a typical Tyrolese dinner at the hotel after which choral concerts take place at various different venues in the Val Pusteria 
Day 5
  • Breakfast in hotel
  • All choirs join together at "Casa Sesto" for the closing ceremony
  • Each choir receives a certificate of participation
  • After the ceremony choirs depart for home.

DEADLINE

Registraion Deadline: To Be Confirmed

FLIGHTS

Once you enquire with CCI you will be given your own dedicated festival planner, and this planner will also assist you with the booking of flights for your group. Choir Contact experienced travel consultants are able to advise you on the most appropriate flight options and will advise best fares at time of booking. We use the most up-to-date modern technology for searching best fares including low cost carriers, allowing us to book you the best flights at the best fares for a fully co-ordinated service. We use both low-cost internet fares and our long-standing relationships with other carries to ensure that we can secure the best travel option for your choir. We will advise you on luggage allowance and all details relating to your flight booking. Travel Insurance CCI recommend that all travellers take out travel insurance at the time of booking.

 

A quotation costs nothing, so contact us today on 01 888 7830

 or email us at reservations@choircontactireland.ie