Festivals

St. Augustine Children's Choir on the Festival of Peace in Rome, Italy

"I've been meaning to send a personal thanks to you all for the great experience, for me and the kids. Honestly, the first couple of weeks after I got back, I was having withdrawals from not seeing emails from you all. This Italian experience will be unforgettable for the chil...

August 13, 2019

Join us for the first Voices Unite! California Coastal Choral Festival 2025

Choir Group Travel: Voices Unite! California Coastal Choral Festival Music Contact International is pleased to announce a new addition to our choir group travel offerings in 2025 with the inaugural Voices Unite! Coastal California Choral Festival, hosted by Cuesta Concord Chorus...

October 28, 2024

Christmas Concerts in Vienna

If you are lucky enough to attend the Vienna Advent Sing Festival, you will be able to experience the magic of wintertime in Vienna firsthand. The city transforms into a winter wonderland as thousands of travelers head to Vienna to shop at the many Christmas markets, see the exqu...

February 1, 2025

Music Travel: 4 Key Factors for Planning a Choir Tour, Orchestra Tour, or Band Tour

If you're planning to travel with your choir, orchestra, or band next year, now is the perfect time to start! With so many incredible choir festivals and music festivals worldwide, choosing the right destination can feel overwhelming but that is what we are here to help with. Aft...

February 24, 2025

Choir Festivals in Ireland: Echoes in the Emerald Isle

Ireland is home to rich musical traditions and some of the friendliest and most welcoming people in the world. Ireland and Northern Ireland are perfect destinations for custom concert tours, and two of Music Contact International’s most popular choir festivals are hosted in Irel...

April 10, 2025

Celebrate 1000 Years of Norman Legacy in 2027

2027 International Choir Festival in Normandy April 15–19, 2027 In 2027, the cities of Caen and Normandy are preparing to celebrate an exceptional event: the 1000th anniversary of the birth of William the Conqueror. In addition, 2027 has been designated the European Year of the N...

March 5, 2026

Top 5 European Cities for Choir Festivals in 2027

If you’re planning a choir tour to Europe in 2027, choosing the right cities and festivals is crucial. Music Contact International (MCI), one of the leading choir tour companies, has curated the top five European destinations for choirs seeking world-class performance opportuniti...

March 11, 2026

A Music Competition in Prague: Inside the Young Bohemia Festival Experience

Recently, one of our groups experienced the Young Bohemia Festival firsthand, and their journey is a perfect example of why Prague continues to be one of the most rewarding destinations for student ensembles. Arrival in Prague: Music and Magic in the Old Town From the moment the group arrived, Prague […]

April 16, 2026

Choir Festivals in Ireland: A Firsthand Look at the Fingal Festival Experience

If a choir festival in Ireland is on your radar, the Fingal International Festival of Voices should be at the top of your list. A Fingal Festival tour perfectly encapsulates what makes Ireland such a special destination for music groups: world-class performance opportunities, rich cultural immersion, and just the right […]

May 4, 2026