Festivals are unique opportunities for ensembles to collaborate with and share in their passion for music with other groups and prestigious guest conductors worldwide. Encore will manage your logistics, including extending your stay, so you can take full advantage of every festival opportunity. Encore is currently featuring the following festivals for the upcoming travel years. Featured Festivals Musica Orbis Festival Prague, Czech Republic July 3, 2025 Musica Orbis Festival July 3, 2025 Prague, Czech Republic Based in Prague, the city of music and one of the most beautiful destinations in the world, Musica Orbis Choir Festival offers a wonderful musical experience to choirs of all ages. Choose from 16 competition categories or simply take part in the non-competitive festival program featuring unique performance opportunities in historic venues and churches located in the heart of the city. Musica Orbis Festival Sing Mit Festival Vienna or Salzburg, Austria July 3, 2025 Sing Mit Festival July 3, 2025 Vienna or Salzburg, Austria The Imperial City of Music beckons you with its musically-rich history, stunning baroque architecture and bustling cosmopolitan squares. Visit the home of some of the world’s greatest musical talents including Mozart, Beethoven and Haydn during the Sing Mit Festivals, 3-day festival choir events at St. Stephen’s Cathedral in the heart of Vienna. Additional date and location offered in Salzburg, Austria! Sing Mit Festival St. Patrick's Day Festival Dublin, Ireland March 17, 2025 St. Patrick's Day Festival March 17, 2025 Dublin, Ireland It’s never too early to plan a marching band trip to Ireland, as this festival fills up quickly! Travel with your marching band to the St. Patrick’s Day Parade for an experience of a lifetime. Perform in the prestigious Limerick International Band Festival and explore the heart of Dublin and Belfast. Other marching and static performance opportunities are also available. St. Patrick's Day Festival Festival des Trois Chateaux Loire Valley, France Festival des Trois Chateaux Loire Valley, France Perform with Maestro Till Aly, the lauded German conductor, Parisian resident, and founder of the Chœur de Paris, for a memorable performance of the Faure “Requiem” in the enshrined splendor of the Cathedrale de Blois. This performance will be preceded by a Masterclass led by the Maestro. This is a unique opportunity to perform with Le Chœur de Paris and the Chorale du Conservatoire de Blois! Festival des Trois Chateaux Cork International Choral Festival Cork. Ireland April 29, 2025 Cork International Choral Festival April 29, 2025 Cork. Ireland Experience the Cork International Choral Festival, a cornerstone of Ireland’s choral scene since 1954. This prestigious five-day event, leading up to the first Monday in May, unfolds across Cork with City Hall, renowned for its acoustics, as the focal point. As one of Europe’s premier choral festivals, it offers a diverse program reflecting its inclusive spirit and warm hospitality. Choirs from around the globe gather for Gala concerts, Schools Concerts, and the highlight, the Fleischmann International Trophy, where elite amateur choirs compete. This is an amazing opportunity to immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of choral traditions and talent from around the world. Cork International Choral Festival Rhythms International Music Montreal, Canada May 1, 2025 Rhythms International Music May 1, 2025 Montreal, Canada The Rhythms Festival offers ensembles a non-competitive experience focused on growth, collaboration, and the joy of music. Hosted in vibrant cities like Montreal, it features personalized adjudication, inspiring performances, and enriching cultural activities. Fully customizable itineraries allow directors to tailor their trip with workshops, extensions, or unique experiences, making it the perfect choice to elevate any ensemble’s musical journey. Rhythms International Music Calendar of Festivals January 2 Festivals Mozart Week Salzburg, Austria Dark Music Days ReykjavÍk, Iceland March 4 Festivals St. Patrick’s Day Parade Dublin, Ireland NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade New York City, NY Limerick International Band Festival Limerick, Ireland National Orchestra Cup New York City, USA April 6 Festivals Festivals of Music Various locations in USA and Canada Harrogate International Youth Festival of Performing Arts Harrogate, England Jazzkaar Tallinn, Estonia Cork Choral Festival Cork, Ireland Canadian Rocky Mountain Festival Alberta, Canada European Brass Music Festival Birmingham, England May 6 Festivals Brussels Jazz Marathon Brussels, Belgium Spring International Music Festival Prague, Czech Republic Bath International Music Festival Bath, Great Britain Essentially Ellington Competition & Festival New York City, NY, USA Cork International Choral Festival Cork, Ireland Aarhus Festival Aarhus, Denmark June 6 Festivals Musica Orbis International Music Festival Prague, Czech Republic Montreal International Jazz Festival Montreal, Canada Baires Canta International Choral Festival Buenos Aires, Argentina D-Day Memorial Day Parade Paris and Normandy, France Festival des Trois Chateaux Loire Valley, France Bavaria Brassband Festival Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany July 11 Festivals Sing Mit Festival Vienna, Austria Mid Europe International Youth Wind Band Festival and Competition Schladming, Austria Montreux Jazz Festival Montreux, Switzerland North Sea Jazz Festival Rotterdam, The Netherlands Umbria Jazz Festival Perugia, Italy Summa Cum Laude International Youth Music Festival Vienna, Austria Estonia Song Festival (Once every 5 years) Tallinn, Estonia Spittal an der Drau International Choir Competition Spittal an der Drau, Austria The Provençal Festival of Youth Orchestras Provence, France WOWFest Wells, England Mid EUROPE – International Wind Music Festivall Haus im Ennstal, Austria August 6 Festivals Edinburgh International Festival Edinburgh, Scotland Liverpool WaVeS Music and Marching Band Festival Liverpool, England The World Pipe Band Championship Glasgow, Scotland Piping Live! Glasgow International Piping Festival Glasgow, Scotland Edinburgh Festival Fringe Edinburgh, Scotland International Youth Band Festival Thessaloniki, Greece September 1 Festivals Musicfest Adriatica San Marino, San Marino October 3 Festivals Cork Jazz Festival Cork, Ireland Buenos Aires International Youth Orchestra Festival Buenos Aires, Argentina Cantate Barcelona International Choral Festival Barcelona, Spain November 2 Festivals Buenos Aires Jazz Festival Buenos Aires, Argentina Jazz Club Slany Slany, Czech Republic Customize Your Tour Are you ready to take your ensemble to new places? Get a quote from one of our tour consultants who will help you customize a trip to meet your goals. Get A Quote