Perform abroad and enjoy the thrill of a lifetime! Here are some top performance tour destinations & why they're so popular. More Info | See Venues While perhaps not the first place you think of when you think of a performance tour destination, Costa Rica is a fabulous place with an interesting variety of venues, from the National Theater to the INBioparque. Another added bonus: this beautiful tropical country is much less expensive than European destinations. More Info | See Venues If you’re looking for enthusiastic audiences, China is the place to be! Plus, climbing the Great Wall and seeing the Terra Cotta Warriors are experiences you’ll never forget! More Info | See Venues Home of Bach, Beethoven, Wagner, and Handel…what more can you ask for? Incredible venues and a wealth of music history bring ensembles here time after time. More Info | See Venues Not the most conventional destination, but for groups looking to do service work and bring music to more remote communities, this is the place to go. Not to mention: Macchu Picchu is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! More Info | See Venues Buenos Aires is called the “Paris of South America” for its sophistication and remarkable beauty. In addition, the opportunity to perform with the Argentine “El Sistema” is an opportunity of a lifetime for young musicians. More Info | See Venues What ensemble wouldn’t want the opportunity to perform at the famous Notre Dame or at the American Cemetery in Normandy? Not to mention France’s incredible history and fabulous cuisine! More Info | See Venues Music and dance are a huge part of Spain’s culture and heritage. Moreover, Spain offers some fabulous venue opportunities and festivals. Olé! More Info | See Venues Prague is becoming an even more popular destination recently for many of the more obvious reasons, including its rich music history and beautifully preserved city center. However, the Czech Republic is also drawing in an increasing amount of visitors for its great music festivals, such as the Litomyšl Festival. More Info | See Venues With Vienna being the music capital of Europe and Salzburg the home of Mozart, what musician wouldn’t want the opportunity to travel to this beautiful country? More Info | See Venues It’s tough to compare to the deep musical heritage, incredible Roman ruins, the plethora of performance venues, beautiful cities & countryside and delicious food. This is why Italy is always a hit with touring ensembles! Curious about the locations listed above, or keen to discover even more possible performance tour destinations? Contact us and we'll help you find the perfect place for your ensemble's next trip!
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