23rd Venezia in Musica International Choir Festival & Competition, Venice, Italy

Dates: 23 October - 27 October 2025 | Carole & Venice, Italy

The 23rd edition of the Venezia in Musica International Choir Festival & Competition is scheduled for October 23–27, 2026, in Caorle and Venice, Italy. Organized by Meeting Music in collaboration with the InChoral International Choral Festival Network, this esteemed event offers choirs from around the world an opportunity to perform in historic venues, receive expert evaluations, and engage in cultural exchange.​

The festival features both competitive and non-competitive categories, including Mixed, Female, Male, Children and Youth, Musica Sacra, Folklore, and Gospel/Spiritual. Choirs can participate in stage performances, individual coaching sessions, and the renowned choir parade through the streets of Caorle. The event culminates in an awards ceremony, with the Grand Prize of €2,000 awarded to the choir with the highest marks across categories A, B, and C.

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 Carole & Venice, Italy!

 

PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES

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

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

Evaluation Performances | Individual Coaching | Accompanied Stage Rehearsal | Frienship Concerts | 

Competition Categories

Category A - With Requirements

A1 – Mixed Choirs

A2 – Female Choirs

A3 - Male Choirs

A4 - Chamber Choirs & Vocal Ensembles

 

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

Accompanied Stage Rehearsal | For Competing Choirs

Hold your normal acoustic stage rehearsal before your competition performance, An international choral expert will accompany the rehearsal and will give valueable tips for positioning the choir, best acoustic etc.

Number of singers: according to category rules, singing time: 20 minutes (instead 10 minutes for a normal stage rehearsal), accompaniment: according to category rules

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)

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.

Transportation While in Venice

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

 

SAMPLE ITINERARY

Day 1

  • Optional Arrival
  • Choir Parade
  • Reception for Conductors & Jury
  • Evening - Opening Concert
  • Friendship Concert in Carole & Sacile
  • Evaluation Performances & Individual Coaching
  • Excursions & Sightseeing
Day 2
  • Stage rehearsals and Competition Performances
  • Day in Venice with friendship concert
  • Friendship Concert in Carole & Sacile
  • Evaluation Performances & Individual Coaching
  • Excursions & Sightseeing
Day 3
  • Stage rehearsals and Competition Performances
  • Day in Venice with friendship concert
  • Friendship Concert in Carole & Sacile
  • Evaluation Performances & Individual Coaching
  • Excursions & Sightseeing
Day 4
  • Conductors & Jury Meeting
  • Grand Prize Competition
  • Award Ceremony
  • Friendship Concert in Carole & Sacile
  • Evaluation Performances & Individual Coaching
  • Excursions & Sightseeing
Day 5
  • Check out
  • Departures

DEADLINE

Early Bird Deadline: March 31, 2026

Registration deadline: July 10, 2026

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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