Festivals offer choirs a unique opportunity to perform on the global stage and connect with musicians from around the world. Join other choirs as you’re led by a prestigious conductor in a combined Gala Concert. Each festival is curated around a specific theme and repertoire, ensuring there’s a festival tour for any kind of choir. Learn more about why a KI Concerts festival may be the perfect choice for your choir’s next overseas adventure!
What’s a choir festival?
You and your choir will join several other choirs from across the US to rehearse and perform in a Gala Concert under the baton of an iconic festival leader like Rollo Dilworth, Craig Hella Johnson, Michael John Trotta, Nathan Payant, or Pearl Shangkuan.
View our current festival lineup here
Interested in seeing some KI festivals in action? Check out this video from a past festival season on our YouTube channel.
What’s the difference between a festival and a custom tour?
Your choir will still visit famous landmarks, experience the local culture, and perform individual concerts while participating in a festival. However, your singers will receive the additional experiences of:
- Dedicated rehearsal time with the festival leader
- Performing a Gala Concert with the combined festival choir in a renowned venue
For a custom tour, we’ll collaborate with you to understand your choir’s unique aspirations and bring your vision to life. Check out some of our custom tour destinations here.
My ensemble has ten or fewer members. Can we join a choir festival?
Absolutely. Festivals are a fantastic option for choirs of all sizes. In fact, festivals can serve as an excellent introduction to international touring for ensembles making their first overseas journey.
What music will we perform?
Each festival leader curates a unique program. Your ensemble will receive the repertoire well in advance, allowing ample time for preparation prior to departure.
Do we compete?
No, our festivals are not competitive. At the Gala Concert, each choir will perform one or two songs on their own, followed by a combined performance with the full festival choir.
Can we extend the trip beyond the festival?
Yes. We offer customizable extensions for our festivals that allow choirs to spend more time abroad and explore new cities. We’ll work with you to create a journey that matches your vision and goals as the director.
How should we sign up?
The ideal time to reach out to us is 18-24 months ahead of departure. This ensures optimal pricing and accommodation options.
Please note that some festivals have capacity limits due to venue sizes, so early inquiry is encouraged. If you’re interested in joining a festival, reach out today to guarantee your choir’s spot!
Contact us to sign up for a festival
Stay tuned for the upcoming announcement of more festivals!
