Salzburg, Austria

17 June - 21 June 2027

The Salzburg International Choral Celebration & Competition takes place in Salzburg and attracts choirs from all corners of the globe who come to take part in the festivities. The festival begins on the Thursday as choirs begin to arrive and then continues throughout the week with a variety of choral activities. The festival is organised by Meeting Music and is one of a range of Meeting Music festivals offered throughout Europe.

The festival is a 5-night stay which begins on a Thursday with a choir parade. Activities continue throughout the weekend such as an opening concert, judgment and an award ceremony. Each itinerary is tailored to the individual choirs’ requirements. This event takes place every year. Choirs have the option of participating in the non-competitive festival category and singling purely for pleasure or participating in one of the Competitive categories. In addition to the competing and singing in the festival, choirs also have the opportunity for individual coaching, friendship concerts with local Italian host choirs, and accompanied stage rehearsal for competing choirs. Each day of this choral is filled with music opportunities and sightseeing.

Choir Contact Ireland can help you plan an unforgettable choral trip for your choir. We take care of the planning, logistical arrangements, dealing with the ground operators and organisers, from start to finish, allowing you to focus on what matters most — the singing. 

Contact us today at reservations@choircontactireland.ie to begin planning your choir's unforgettable experience in Salzburg, Austria!

PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES

Choirs can choose to perform in the non-competitive section or opt for competitive participation

Choirs | Mixed Choirs, Female Choirs, Male Choirs, Senior Choirs, Childrens Choirs, Youth Choirs of Equal & Mixed Voices, Musica Sacra, Gospel & Spiritual and Folklore

Evaluation Performances | Individual Coaching | Coronationa Mass | Friendship Concerts 

Competition Categories

Category A - With Requirements

A1 – Mixed

A2 – Male Choirs

A3 - Female Choirs

Category B - Without Requirements

 B1- Mixed Choirs

B2 - Male Choirs

B3 - Female Choirs

B4 - Senior Choirs

Category G - Childrens & Youth Choirs

G1 - Childrens Choirs

G2 - Youth Choirs of Equal Voices

G3 - Youth Choirs of Mixed Choirs

Category S - Musica Sacra

Category GS - Gospel and Spiritual

Category F - Folklore

Evaluation Performances | For Festival Choirs (Non-competing choirs)

Three (3) pieces of the choir’s own choice, perform before a panel of qualified international jurors who provide prompt positive artistic and pedagogical feedback, certificates of participation are awarded, as well as evaluation ratings and recommendation letters upon request.

Number of singers: unlimited, singing time: maximum 15 minutes, accompaniment: allowed

Evaluation Performances | For Festival Choirs (Competing choirs)

Present your competition programmme before the competition, perform before a panel of qualified international jurors who provide prompt positive artistic and pedagogical feedback, evaluation will not influence competition results.

Number of singers: according to category rules, singing time: according to category rules, accompaniment: according to category rules

Individual Coaching | For all Choirs

Rehearse with an internationally acclaimed choral expert for stimulating artistic and interpretive guidance. For an effective rehearsal, choirs are asked to prepare one piece in advance. Number of singers: unlimited, approx: 45 minutes

Coronation Mass | For all Choir

Sing together with other choirs the Krönungsmesse” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in the wonderful setting of the famous Dome of Salzburg. For an effective rehearsal and performance, choirs are asked to prepare the piece in advance.

Frienship Concerts | For all Choirs

Perform in concerts together with other international choirs. Friendship Concerts give choirs the opportunity to get acquainted with each other and to provide enjoyable entertainment and time in a friendly atmosphere. We advise you to select your programme in this spirit. Choirs may opt to participate in Friendship Concerts ONLY.

Number of singers: unlimited, singing time: maximum 20 minutes, accompaniment: allowed (piano or e-piano can be provided upon request)

Whats Included in Your Festival Experience in Salzburg with CCI

- Festival Registration & participation management

- Accommodation in 3* or 4* hotel in Salzburg

- Daily breakfast (additional meals can be arranged on request!)

- Flight sourcing & booking

- Return Airport transfers (with guide assistance on arrival)

- On-ground coordination

- Public transport guidance or optional private coach arrangements

- Dedicated CCI Tour Manager

- Ongoing tour support from throughout your booking

- One free place for every 35 paying participants (Early Bird offer)

We take care of the logistics — so you can focus on performance