International Verona Choir Competition 2026

Competition and festival with choirs from all over the world

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From 8 to 12 April 2026

The historic old town of Verona with its romantic alleys once inspired Shakespeare to write the world-famous love story of Romeo & Juliet. Experience this magic city rich in tradition. The annual choir festival and choir competition in Verona is not only a highlight for the province of Verona but also for the Association Gruppi Corali Veronesi. The international choir competition provides singing associations and choirs with the opportunity to meet choirs from other countries and to perform in various exclusive locations.

Details

Itinerary

Day 1

  • Arrival at your hotel on southern Lake Garda and welcome by your tour guide
  • Afternoon at leisure
  • Coach transfer to the Teatro Filarmonico for the opening ceremony
  • Return to the hotel and overnight stay

Day 2

  • Breakfast
  • Day tour of your choice (on request)*
  • Return to the hotel and overnight stay

Day 3

  • Breakfast
  • Coach transfer to Verona for the competition**
  • Guided tour of Verona (on request)***
  • Free time for lunch
  • Return to the hotel and overnight stay

Day 4

  • Breakfast
  • Reception for choir directors 
  • Closing ceremony for all participating choirs at the Teatro Filarmonico
  • Reception with snacks and drinks
  • Choir procession to the Arena di Verona or another charming location, followed by a joint performance
  • Meeting with an Italian choir
  • Return to the hotel and overnight stay

Day 5

  • Breakfast
  • Departure

Included
  • 4 nights incl. bed & breakfast, hotel in the southern Lake Garda area
  • 1 guide per choir for 3 days
  • Participation in the competition
  • Participation in the opening concert
  • Meeting with an Italian choir
  • Closing ceremony
  • Certificates for all choirs
  • Monetary prize for the winner
  • Final concert in the Arena di Verona or another charming venue
  • Reception with snacks, soft drinks, and wine
  • Translation service throughout the stay

Non included
  • Coach transfers and excursions
  • Tourist tax, meals, drinks and anything not explicitly listed as included

Upon request

* Day trip to Venice, Parma, Bergamo, Mantua, or different towns (subject to a minimum number of participants)
*** 2-hour guided tour of Verona


Further information
  • For groups with at least 15 participants
  • One free person in a double room each 20 full-paying participants
  • Tourist tax payable locally
  • ** Depending on the number of registered choirs, the competition may be held over two days (day 2 and day 3)

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