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9th Vietnam International Choir Competition

April 17 - 21, 2027 Hội An, Vietnam

Magical Vietnam: Where lanterns glow and choirs shine

A remarkable choir competition in fascinating Vietnam. As Vietnam's first international choir competition, this event has shaped the country's choral scene and is now proudly celebrating its 9th edition. Every two years, choirs from around the world gather for competitions, Friendship Concerts, and Evaluation Performances in an inspiring international atmosphere.

Hội An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999, provides an extraordinary stage. The beautifully preserved old town, historic architecture, and riverside venues create a distinctive setting where musical excellence meets cultural heritage.

A highlight of the festival is the renowned "Hoi An Legendary Night." Lanterns illuminate the ancient streets while music, local cuisine, and shared celebrations bring participants together in a truly special way.

Competitions in 12 categories take place between river and sea, framed by palm trees and ocean air.

Join choirs from across the globe and experience a unique combination of artistic ambition, cultural discovery, and international friendship in Hội An!

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

Grand Prize Competition

The respective category winners are invited to participate in the competition for the Grand Prize. The jury reserves the right to nominate further choirs for participation. The winner of this competition will receive the Hội An Choir Prize.

Program: two freely chosen a cappella pieces which may not be the ones the choir had already performed in their whole competition program. Those two pieces must be confirmed by the artistic committee.
Singing time: the maximum actual singing time is 8 minutes.

Winner of the Hội An Choir Prize 2025: Chorale senior du CEAO (Canada)

"We appreciate absolutely everything and the students had the time of their lives. This was a wonderful experience and we will definitely be taking part in future festivals/competitions."

Barry Kerr, conductor of Transendence, Saudi Arabia (Hội An 2023)

"On behalf of the DE LA SALLE CHORALE - BACOLOD, we thank you for making our participation in the 5th VICC a wonderful experience! Apart from the recognition we got, the memories, friendships and the relationships we established are far more treasured and will be forever cherished. We would like to congratulate Interkultur and the whole Hoi An team for a job well done and we all look forward in joining more of your festivals in the future. This, so far, is the most organized international event that we have attended."

La Salle Chorale, Philippines (Hội An 2017)

"As a community non-auditioned choir, it has been a great honour to be a part of the 5th Vietnam International Choir Competition at Hoi An this year. These 5 days have been an amazing journey for us because we have met the kindest people of Vietnam and our hearts have been touched by the voices of choirs. Music is a unifying force and Vox Camerata is extremely privileged to be a part of this experience."

Vox Camerata, Singapore (Hội An 2017)

"Thank you so much for the well prepared everything for us! It was so much meaningful and joyful experience in Hội An! Choirs got more experience which can practice more to prepare for the next competition. People are so friendly."

Wang Jin, jury member, China (Hội An 2017)

Registration Information

Early Bird deadline: September 14, 2026
Registration deadline: November 30, 2026

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The historic coastal city of Hội An (translated as „peaceful meeting place“) is located directly at the sea in Central Vietnam and surrounded picturesquely by paddy fields. Hội An was once the biggest port in South-East Asia and represented one of the most important harbours of the Silk Road. Already during the 4th century merchants from Arabia, Persia, India and China moored here.

The beautiful old town of Hội An was announced World Cultural Heritage in 1999 by the UNESCO and represents a well-preserved example of a Southeast-Asian trading port during the 15th up to the 19th century. Until now the old merchant homes can still be found on the banks of the Thu-Bon River and throughout the placid alleys. Visitors discover in every corner charming taverns, galleries and of course the typical colorful lantern shops and also temples, pagodas and prayer shrines. Vietnamese traditions mingle in Hội An with Japanese and Chinese elements – a sign of deeply rooted historical connections. Surrounded by all the original buildings, bridges and streets, time seems to have stopped. And nevertheless one is constantly surrounded by the lively Vietnamese everyday life with all its traditions and cultural activities – a fascinating experience!

Hội An is one of the most beautiful and charming destinations you can visit in Asia. In 2015 Hội An was chosen on rank 7 of the Top 25 Destinations in Asia (TripAdvisor).

By the way: During the event the famous Full Moon festival will also take place in Hội An. On this occasion all electric lights throughout the whole city are being switched off and the city is being illuminated by numerous candles and lanterns. On this evening Hội An is inspired by an emotional and nearly magical atmosphere!

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