18th International Choir and Orchestra Festival, Lake Garda, Italy

Dates: 15 October - 19 October 2025 | Lake Garda, Italy

Each year in October, the Lake Garda Music Festival, Italy attracts choirs from all corners of the globe. The festival is set in the picturesque Lake Garda area. The festivities begin on Thursday as choirs begin to arrive and continue throughout the weekend. During your stay, choirs have the option of visiting two very different but very classic cities - Verona and Venice. 

For centuries, Italy has drawn visitors in search of culture and romance, with few countries comparing with its enormous classical origins, its art, architecture, music, design, scenery, food and wine. Italy’s contribution to European painting and sculpture surpasses that of any other nation. Blend this with the magnificent scenery of its lakes, one of the world’s great cuisines and the Italian attitude of living life to the absolute maximum, and you have a superb destination for a choral tour.

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 Lake Garda, Italy

 

 

PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES

Festival Highlights Include

- Performing in front of large appreciative audiences

- Seeing the stunning sights of Lake Garda

- Attend the joing concert of all ensembles

Whats Included in the Price

- Three-nights bed and breakfast  in a 4* Hotel in Riva Del Garda

- Half-board on three evening (drinks are not included)

- Festival participation fee

- Participation diploma per choir

- Souvenir folder per group

- Participation in the festival concert together with other participating choirs (1-2 songs) (not compulsory)

- Festival concert performance of 30-45 minute duration

- Return airport transfers from Milan airports (Arrival Linate and Departure from Malpensa) with local guide assistance on arrival at Milan Linate

- Free place for choir conductor 

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 Lake Garda

Choirs usually make their way around the city with the local guide via public transport. However, we can arrange coach transportation for your group as required.
 

SAMPLE ITINERARY

Day 1

  • Meet local guide on arrival at Milan Linate airport
  • Flight arrives in Milan Linate at 10:40
  • Travel by private coach to your 4* hotel located in Riva Del Garda
  • Gather first impressions of the beautiful Lake Garda
  • Have your first taste of Italian gelato
  • Do some window shopping
  • Welcome dinner is served in the hotel restaurant
Day 2
  • Morning at leisure
  • Choirs perform in the Auditorium San Giuseppe
  • Choirs can also opt to have the afternoon free to enjoy Lake Garda
  • Explore Verona or Venice on a day excursion
  • Dinner is served at the hotel restaurant
  • Choral performances take place in the Auditorium San Giuseppe
  • Watch and enjoy the concerts.
Day 3
  • Enjoy the morning at leisure
  • Head to Sala Segantini for rehearsal
  • Opportunity to attend the choral performances
  • Hear the performances of other attending choirs
  • Dinner is served at the hotel
  • Perform your 30-45 festival concert in Sala Segantini in the evening
Day 4
  • Breakfast
  • Visit to a festival concert
Day 5
  • Breakfast
  • Departure

DEADLINE

Registration Deadline: July 31, 2025

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