Price includes
- All standard accommodation packages include 3 nights with breakfast; breakfast is included in accommodation prices unless otherwise stated.
- Certificates provided by the organizers.
- A closing ceremony after the festival.
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INTERNATIONAL CHRISTMAS CHOIR FESTIVAL “VIENNA CHRISTMAS VOICES” 2026
- Destination
- Vienna, Austria
- Dates
- 27–30 Nov 2026
- Length
- 4 days · 3 nights
- Apply by
- 10 Nov 2026 · 27 days left
Overview
The festival
The XVI International Christmas Choir Festival “Vienna Christmas Voices” will take place from 27 to 30 November 2026 in Vienna, Austria.
Dedicated to choral music, cultural exchange and international friendship, the festival offers choirs the opportunity to perform in a Christmas atmosphere in one of Europe’s most important cultural and musical cities.
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Moments from the festival
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Program
Day by day
Friday 27 November
Arrival
Arriving in Vienna, accommodation
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Meeting with director of the festival
Stay & prices
Accommodation packages
Not included
- Tourist tax of €3.50 per person per night, applicable to all accommodation options.
- Lunch and dinner, which can be arranged separately upon request.
- Personal expenses, payable by the groups.
- Optional excursions, payable by the groups.
Accommodation is available in selected hostels, 3-star hotels and a 4-star hotel in Vienna.
Booking & Payment Terms
- Hostel accommodation is available from €155 per person.
- 3-star hotel accommodation is available from €185 per person.
- 4-star hotel accommodation is available at €199 per person.
- Extra nights are subject to availability and must be confirmed separately.
Before you go
Rules, excursions & practical details
Participation
The festival is non-competitive and welcomes children’s, youth and adult choirs, singing formations and vocal groups, with or without orchestral accompaniment.
Repertoire
- At least one piece must represent the choir’s national repertoire.
- Accepted repertoire includes sacred music, secular music, Christmas carols and other choral repertoire.
Performance & Stage
- Each choir should prepare a 15-minute programme of approximately 3–4 pieces.
- The organizers provide a stage, sound system and electric piano.
Excursions
Optional Vienna Sightseeing
Participants can use their free time to discover Vienna. Suggested attractions include:
- The historic city centre
- Imperial architecture
- Christmas markets
- Cultural and historical monuments
- Shopping areas
- Traditional Viennese cafés
Excursions will be confirmed upon arrival.
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27–30 Nov 2026Applications open
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