Two Cities – One Choral Experience
From the Int’l Chorfest Magdeburg to a world record attempt in Berlin
Welcome to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for choirs from around the globe: Take part in the Internationales Chorfest Magdeburg 2026 and continue your journey to Berlin to participate in the spectacular #125StundenChor, a world record attempt of 125 hours of uninterrupted choral singing to celebrate 125 years of the Chorverband Berlin (Berlin Choral Association).
This unique combination of two events allows your choir to experience the best of international choral culture, competition, and collaboration. And to become part of an exciting and unique world record attempt!
Sounds good? Here’s everything you need to know:
Internationales Chorfest Magdeburg 2026
September 16–20, 2026 | Magdeburg, Germany
In collaboration with the Saxony-Anhalt Choral Association and the City of Magdeburg, INTERKULTUR invites choirs from all over the world to join a festival that unites musical excellence and cultural exchange. Held for the third time, this event offers competitive and non-competitive formats designed to foster international friendship and artistic growth.
Highlights:
- International choir competition with new “Pop” categories
- Friendship concerts and joint performances with local choirs
- Individual Coachings & Evaluation Performances
- Performances in iconic venues like the Gesellschaftshaus and the Johanniskirche
- Special events like the Long Night of Choirs and a big Choir Party for all participants
More information and registration: www.interkultur.com/magdeburg2026
#125StundenChor – The World Record Challenge
September 21–26, 2026 | ATZE Musiktheater, Berlin
In celebration of its 125th anniversary, the Chorverband Berlin is organizing a world record attempt: 125 hours of non-stop choral singing! From Monday, September 21, 13:00 h to Saturday, September 26, 18:00 h, the stage belongs to you! You are invited to book one of the 30min singing slots which will make 125 hours of uninterrupted singing possible!
Choirs that have registered for the Internationales Chorfest Magdeburg are especially invited to travel to Berlin right after the event to participate in this record-breaking continuous choral event and to enjoy some special benefits!
Choirs that register for the International Chorfest Magdeburg via INTERKULTUR will get some special advantages, if they decide to join the #125StundenChor in Berlin right afterwards:
- Free participation in the #125StundenChor Berlin
- Attractive, guaranteed Singing Slots in the #125StundenChor project in the afternoon of Monday, September 21
- Extended choir experience after the Internationales Chorfest Magdeburg by additional and exciting days in Berlin including sightseeing and cultural experiences
The #125StundenChor include a rich cultural fringe program including city tours, museum visits, and other activities, which all participating choirs are welcome to join.
To benefit from this offer, register your choir for the Internationales Chorfest Magdeburg at INTERKULTUR and you will receive the registration code for the #125StundenChor project to benefit from this offer of participating in the project for free and claim your attractive, reserved singing slot in the afternoon of Monday, September 21.
Seats are limited, so register now to benefit from all advantages!
More information: www.125stundenchor.de
Be part of something bigger!
This twin opportunity isn’t just about performing – it’s about connecting cultures, making lifelong memories, and becoming part of international choral history.
Celebrate your love for music in Magdeburg and Berlin.
One journey, two unforgettable stages.
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