International Advent Singing Festival, Vienna, Austria

Dates: 28 November - 02 December, 05 December - 09 December, 12 December - 16 December, 19 December - 23 December 2024 | Vienna, Austria 

Vienna is home to the world famous Boys’ Choir and the birthplace of the Waltz King, Johann Strauss II and provides a rich backdrop to your performance of Baroque art and architecture.  Take to the stage at the Christkindlmarkt for a truly unforgettable experience. Experience the magic of Advent Season in Vienna – the city where Strauss first presented the Waltz to the world! While in Vienna, listen to and perform for a host of international choirs. Adult choirs may wish to sing for Senior Citizens as part of their Advent Celebration, while student choirs perform at an Austrian school and enjoy a cultural exchange with the Viennese students. Peruse the old world Christmas Market and enjoy traditional Viennese fare on a visit to the Gumpoldskirchen, an 800 year old wine village!  We can substitute this evening for youth choirs.

The Vienna International Advent Singing Festival is one of the most traditional choir festivals and is held for choirs from around the world during the Advent season before Christmas. Attending choirs have the possibility to perform in front of an international audiences at four different concert venues: Vienna City Hall, during a church or mass service, Senior Citizen Home and at one of Vienna’s famous outdoor Christmas Markets. The program also includes a guided sightseeing tour in Vienna and an official closing reception where all attending choirs receive a participation diploma.

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 Vienna, Austria!

 

 

PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES

 Information For the Participants

- Performance in Festival Hall of the Town Hall of Vienna

- Concerts take place on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons -your performance here is 30 minutes.

- Performance in a senior citizens home / youth institution

- During Advent many of Vienna’s senior citizens homes’ organise an ‘Advent Get-Together’ where choirs have the opportunity to sing for approx 45 minutes - This option is available on the Friday afternoon.

- Performance during a mass/church service

- Choirs have the opportunity to sing in one of Vienna’s many churches - 5-6 songs are requested and songs should match the church’s Liturgy.

- Open-Air Performance at the at the Christmas Markets at the Schonnbrunn Palace - optional

- The performance stage is set in the middle of the Christmas market which take place in front of the Schonnbrunn Palace - Concert performances here should last approx 20-25 minutes.

Please note that three concert performances are included in package price. The fourth performance is an optional extra.  

Music: Choir’s own selections for all performance options.

 Festival Highlights Include

- Performing in front of large appreciative audiences in the Vienna Town Hall 

- Sing at one of Vienna's outdoor Christmas Markets

- Seeing the stunning city of Vienna at Advent

Whats Included in the Price

- 4-nights hotel accommodation with buffet breakfast in the

- 3-course dinner in local restaurant on evening of arrival

- Lunch at restaurant Rathauskeller with all participating choirs

- Group Dinner at Wine tavern in Gumpoldskirchen incl 1 glass of wine

- Half-day sightseeing tour of Vienna (entrance fees payable locally)

- 3 performances as included in the festival package:

- Closing ceremony with snacks + sparkling wine

- Certification of participation

- All transfers as required - airport transfers, round trip transfers to the 3 choral performances, transfer to Gumpoldskirchen for evening dinner, transfer to Town Hall for closing ceremony

- English speaking assistant throughout 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 Vienna

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 Your local assistant
  • Hotel check-in.
  • Meet your tour assistant for an Orientation Walk
  • Get your first glimpse of St. Stephen’s Cathedral
  • Stroll along popular shopping streets such as Kärntner Strasse and the Graben
  • Welcome dinner is served for your choir in the hotel restaurant 
Day 2
  • Concert in senior center or school
  • Guided city tour revealing Vienna’s vast music history
  • Join other choirs at a delicious lunch
  • Adult choirs perform in local Senior Citizen Centers
  • Youth choirs perform in Viennese schools
  • Enjoy time to meet the audience and share season’s greetings
Day 3
  • Concert in the festival hall of the Vienna city hall
  • Sightseeing
  • Explore the spectacular Schönbrunn Palace,
  • An a cappella concert
  • Take time to explore the spectacular Christmas Market
  • Visit one of Vienna’s outstanding museums
  • This afternoon, your choir performs in the Festival Hall of the Vienna City Hall
  • Concerts take place before and after your performance
  • Enjoy the music of choirs from different countries
  • Visit an 800-year old wine village
  • Dinner 
Day 4
  • Breakfast
  • Sing at one of the churches of Vienna during a mass or service(optional)
  • Enjoy some leisure time
  • Enjoy an excursion to Mödling, Mayerling and Heiligenkreuz
  • Choose to perform an open-air concert in one of Vienna Christmas Markets 
  • All of the guest choirs meet at the Vienna City Hall
  • Official closing ceremony of the International Advent Sing
  • Join together with all the guest choirs in singing Ode to Joy together
  • Dinner may be arranged for the choir upon request
Day 5
  • Breakfast
  • Choirs depart Vienna

DEADLINE

Registration Deadline: April 25, 2024

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.

 

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