Five days of international choral excellence came to a festive close in Kobe as Sing from Kobe 2026 concluded with outstanding performances, emotional moments, and well-deserved awards.

From January 15-19, 2026, the city of Kobe became a meeting place for choirs from around the world as Sing from Kobe 2026 brought together voices, cultures, and artistic perspectives in a shared musical experience.

The final day reflected the full breadth of the festival. In the afternoon, singers and audiences gathered for the Concert and Ceremony “Pray from Kobe”, gathering around 600 singers in the Kobe Bunka Hall for an emotional concert for peace. In the evening, the focus turned to artistic excellence with the Grand Prize Competition and the Awards Ceremony, marking the culmination of five inspiring days of concerts, competitions, and encounters.

A special milestone for the festival: 2026 is the first year in which Sing from Kobe include a Grand Prize Competition, underlining the growing artistic profile and international significance of the event in its fourth edition since 2020.

After the final Grand Prize Competition, the international jury appointed the overall Grand Prize winner of Sing from Kobe 2026. Congratulations to:

SKH Lam Woo Memorial Secondary School Alumni Choir
from China / Hong Kong SAR

With an outstanding performance, the choir impressed the international Jury and set a remarkable artistic highlight at this year’s festival.

Category Winners at Sing from Kobe 2026

The following choirs achieved top results in their respective competition categories:

Category A – Adult Choirs (Mixed or Equal Voices)

SKH Lam Woo Memorial Secondary School Alumni Choir, China / Hong Kong SAR
conducted by Wing Chi Gigi Wong & Pui Yee Theresa Lam

Category G1 – Children’s Choirs

Naga Central School 1 Children's Choir, Philippines
conducted by Mary Lynn Arriola

Category G2 – Youth Choirs

Motýli Šumperk, Czech Republic
conducted by Helena Stojaníková

Category SE – Senior Choirs

Seoul Metropolitan Female Concert Choir, Republic of Korea
conducted by Jin-soon Im

Category R – Religious Music

The Jericho Project, Philippines
conducted by Jeremy Sarmiento

Category F – Folklore

UKM PSM UNM Pinisi Choir, Indonesia
conducted by Achmad Ali Saifuddin

INTERKULTUR congratulates all participating choirs, conductors, and singers on their artistic achievements and their commitment to choral music at an international level.

The complete list of competition results from Sing from Kobe 2026 is available here:

Results KOBE 2026

Join the next INTERKULTUR Events

Sing from Kobe 2026 marked the beginning of an inspiring INTERKULTUR event year. Choirs from around the world are invited to continue their journey with INTERKULTUR at international festivals and competitions throughout 2026 and beyond.

Discover upcoming events and registration opportunities here:

INTERKULTUR Events