International Cantus MM Music & Culture Festival, Salzburg, Austria

Dates: 03 July - 06 July 2026 | Salzburg, Austria

All year long, the city of Salzburg hosts numerous cultural and musical top-class events, such as the world-famous Salzburg Festival, the Cantus MM Festival and many others. With its unique historical scenery, including the fortress Hohensalzburg, the Baroque Residence, the Salzburg Cathedral, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s birth house and the historic city center (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Salzburg is the natural choice for your choir trip in central Europe.

In 1999, the non-profit organization Chorus MM established the International Cantus MM Music & Culture Festival which has been a big success ever since. The festival is open to choirs of all categories as well as folk dance groups, orchestras and music groups of various genres (e.g. jazz bands or brass bands). The repertoire is free to choose, all music styles are permitted and there are no compulsory songs.

Highlights of the festival are the joint Festive Concert at the Great Hall of the University of Salzburg, the ecumenical mass service at Salzburg Cathedral and an outdoor performance at Mirabell Gardens. All concert revenues will be donated to selected social programs or charity foundations. Be part of a unique festival in W.A. Mozart’s birth town: sing, play for international audiences and create memories that last a lifetime!

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 Austria!     

 

 

PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES

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 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

  • Arrival & Festival Opening
  • Upon arrival in Salzburg, check-in to your booked accommodation
  • Meet your local festival assistant for a brief welcome meeting
  • Evening: Festival opening at the "Stieglkeller", a traditional restaurant at the foot of the fortress Hohensalzburg
  • Light dinner & meeting with the Artistic Director of the Festival
  • Overnight at your booked accommodation.
Day 2
  • Sightseeing, Rehearsal & Festive Concert
  • Breakfast at accommodation
  • Morning: Meet your local licensed English-speaking guide for a 2.5 hour walking tour featuring Salzburg’s old town
  • Afternoon: Rehearsals & Tutti Rehearsal (common piece “Song of Peace”) at the Great Hall of the University of Salzburg. Early dinner at a local Restaurant
  • Evening: Festival Concert at the Great Hall of the University Salzburg
  • At the end all participating groups will present a common piece the “Song of Peace”
  • Revenues of the Festive Concert will be donated to a selected charity foundation
  • Overnight at your booked accommodation
Day 3
  • Ecumenical Mass Service, Outdoor Concert / Excursion, Farewell Evening
  • Breakfast at accommodation
  • Morning: Set-up & rehearsal at Salzburg Cathedral
  • Ecumenical mass service at Salzburg Cathedral (each group to perform one piece)
  • Afternoon: Open-air concert at the famous Mirabell Gardens
  • Alternatively: Guided excursion to the Lake District featuring original sites of the “The Sound of Music” incl. Hellbrunn Palace, Leopoldskron Castle, Fuschlsee, Wolfgangsee and Mondsee incl. Parish Church
  • Evening: Farewell evening at the restaurant “Stiegl Keller” at the foot of the fortress Hohensalzburgincl. buffet dinner & traditional Austrian live music
  • All attending groups will receive certificates & a festival souvenir
Day 4
  • Breakfast
  • Departure

DEADLINE

Registration Deadline: TBC

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