Budapest International Choir Competition 2027: 20th Anniversary, Choir Entries by December 10
Budapest International Choir Festival & Competition returns for its 20th edition, scheduled in Budapest, Hungary, from 21 to 25 March 2027. Its organiser meeting music, working in the international InChoral festival network, is currently accepting choirs for judged competitions and non-competitive choral festival activities. The last registration date is 10 December 2026; an earlier 10 October discounted deadline has already passed. The music categories include sacred works, standard secular repertoire, children's and youth choirs, folk traditions and Pop/Modern styles. Because this is a broad international choir event, it is not an announcement for a jazz-only competition.
Which choral ensembles can attend?
Mixed adult choirs, men's choirs and women's choirs.
Children's choirs and youth ensembles.
Classical sacred music, secular choral repertoire, folk arrangements and modern or popular song styles.
Competitive concerts for groups seeking adjudication, and festival participation for groups who prefer non-competitive events.
Individual conductors can enquire about workshops and coachings but registration is principally structured around ensembles.
Programme beyond a competition ranking
The Budapest programme includes an opening concert, judged stage performances, coaching and professional feedback, an awards or gala concert and friendship concerts bringing singers into contact with choirs from other countries. This allows ensembles to combine cultural exchange with performance opportunities. The event is not solely a sequence of online audition uploads, and choirs must be prepared to travel to Budapest if accepted.
Deadline, charges and practical logistics
Regular application deadline: 10 December 2026.
Early-bird deadline: 10 October 2026, already elapsed as of publication.
Festival period: 21–25 March 2027. A third-party calendar also includes 20 March as an arrival or broader event date; confirm arrival directly.
Contact: info@meeting-music.com to request the exact current category regulations and price proposal.
The public event summary does not publish a single universal amount of tuition, entry fees, tour accommodation, transport or choir-package charges. Ask for a written quote before committing funds.
International ensemble applications should check Schengen entry conditions, travel insurance and published repertoire limits.
The host's track record
meeting music has staged choir festivals in Budapest, Salzburg and other European cities for decades; the European Choral Association lists the 2027 Budapest edition and organiser contacts. Budapest's festival traces its history to the late 1980s, and its 2025 nineteenth competition is documented in the organisation's event archive. These records show a real choral festival and provide a route to check arrangements for an international ensemble rather than relying on a paid tour broker.
First-party and professional association links
meeting music festival and category information: https://meeting-music.com/
European Choral Association: 20th Budapest 2027 and December10 registration deadline: https://europeanchoralassociation.org/event/20th-budapest-international-choir-festival-competition/
Verified 24 October 2026. Last date 10 December 2026. Obtain the current competition rules, age brackets and participation package before booking an entire choir.