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17th International Choir Competition and Festival Bad Ischl

April 28 – May 2, 2028 Salzkammergut, Austria

Bring your voices to the land of mountains and lakes

The 17th International Choir Competition and Festival Bad Ischl invites your choir to one of Austria’s most picturesque choral destinations, bringing voices from around the world together amid the stunning scenery of the Salzkammergut region.

Internationally renowned jurors and choral experts will adjudicate the competition and offer valuable feedback during special Evaluation Performances, helping your choir grow and develop. Alongside the competitions in the Kongresshaus, international Gala and Friendship Concerts offer opportunities to share your music and connect with new audiences.

Beyond the musical program, take time with your choir to discover the breathtaking Salzkammergut region and nearby Wolfgangsee, creating shared memories on and off the stage.

Join us for an inspiring celebration of choral music, where international encounters and beautiful surroundings make this 17th edition an experience to remember!

INVITATION

Already for the 17th time this uniquely beautiful international choir event takes place in Austria and we would like to invite you to be a part of it. Take part in competitions and friendship concerts in a wonderful ambience. Enjoy the Salzkammergut with us and be warmly welcome!

Günter Titsch, President INTERKULTUR | Ines Schiller, Mayor of the City of Bad Ischl

This is Bad Ischl

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Participation opportunities

This event provides you the opportunity to choose from the following options of participation:

Non-competitive Participation	Competitive Participation
Festival Participation**	Competition Categories*
Evaluation Performance*	Evaluation Performance*
Individual Coaching*	Individual Coaching*

friendship concert performance included

* at least two performances included

Competition

Evaluation Performances and Individual Coachings

Friendship Concerts

Participating choirs may register to perform together with other international choirs. Choirs must prepare approximately 15 minutes of their own music pre-approved by the artistic committee. The concert should be preferably a cappella or with own instruments. Piano or digital piano can be provided upon request.

Please be aware that several friendship concerts are planned open air. In the event that weather conditions do not allow this, some concerts may be cancelled due to the weather. The organizers will try to manage alternatives but choirs do not have any legal claim to this.

Choirs can also take part in friendship concerts only.

Bad Ischl and the surrounding communities of the Salzkammergut are ideal places for concerts. Participating choirs may register to perform in local concert settings together with other international choirs, such as the event venues, churches, and open air on squares and in parks.

Grand Prize Competition

“The stunning nature, the charming and cozy town, and the friendly people we met - all of it holds a special place in our hearts. But the best part was definitely the competition! Having the opportunity to see so many amazing choirs on stage and to hear so much interesting music was a real delight. Sharing experiences is the best thing in art, as you know. So, we received excellent motivation for our creativity.”

Children's Choir "Konyrau", Kazakhstan (Bad Ischl 2026)

“Four days in Bad Ischl were wonderful. All the members of Ewha Women's choir said they would not forget the beautiful scenery of Bad Ischl and the kindness of you all. I was deeply impressed by the performances of other choirs from different countries.”

Ewha Women's Choir, Republic of Korea (Bad Ischl 2024)

“It was an incredibly beautiful experience for me, my colleagues, and the entire congregation. The international community of singers, the smiles and compliments from passers-by and spectators, the beautiful weather, your beautiful city and the whole organization was just unique.”

Základní umělecká Škola Svitavy, Czech Republic (Bad Ischl 2024)

Registration Information

Early Bird Deadline: September 27, 2027
Registration Deadline: December 6, 2027

Registration Documents

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Impressions

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Event Details

Schedule of the Event

Venues

Kongress & TheaterHaus

Musikpavillon im Kurpark

Stadtpfarrkirche St. Nikolaus

Trinkhalle

Organizer

Destination

Bad Ischl – the imperial city – offers not only romance à la Sissi and Emperor Franz Josef but also tempting shopping possibilities, gastronomy and possibilities for unique excursions into the majestic Salzkammergut with its countless crystal clear lakes, its impressive mountain region and cosy cities. Guests who will visit the spa do not only experience a breath taking nature but also many cultural events, crowned by the International Choir Competition and Festival Bad Ischl.