14th World Choir Games Helsingborg 2026 - Celebration Concerts
14th World Choir Games August 6-16, 2026 | Helsingborg, Sweden Bring the SING to HelSINGborg! In August 2026, Sweden will host the world’s largest international choir competition: The World Choir Games are coming to Helsingborg! This picturesque coastal city enchants with its musical diversity, vibrant cultural heritage, and the welcoming spirit of Scandinavia. Here, the global choral community meets Nordic hospitality. The World Choir Games 2026 offer the right format for every choir: The Open Competition is designed for choirs with little or no competition experience. The Champions Competition gives seasoned ensembles the opportunity to compete at the highest level with the world's top choirs. Beyond the competition, the event is a true festival of encounters: at Friendship Concerts across Helsingborg and the surrounding region, diverse cultures and musical styles come together. The program is complemented by workshops, educational activities, and plenty of opportunities for international exchange. Whether your focus is on ambitious competition or inspiring community – every choir is welcome at the World Choir Games 2026. Look forward to an event that uniquely brings together diversity, excellence, and connection. HelSINGborg 2026 will be the meeting place of the international choral world – with your voice at the heart of it!
14th World Choir Games
August 6-16, 2026 | Helsingborg, Sweden
Bring the SING to HelSINGborg!
In August 2026, Sweden will host the world’s largest international choir competition: The World Choir Games are coming to Helsingborg! This picturesque coastal city enchants with its musical diversity, vibrant cultural heritage, and the welcoming spirit of Scandinavia. Here, the global choral community meets Nordic hospitality.
The World Choir Games 2026 offer the right format for every choir: The Open Competition is designed for choirs with little or no competition experience. The Champions Competition gives seasoned ensembles the opportunity to compete at the highest level with the world's top choirs.
Beyond the competition, the event is a true festival of encounters: at Friendship Concerts across Helsingborg and the surrounding region, diverse cultures and musical styles come together. The program is complemented by workshops, educational activities, and plenty of opportunities for international exchange.
Whether your focus is on ambitious competition or inspiring community – every choir is welcome at the World Choir Games 2026. Look forward to an event that uniquely brings together diversity, excellence, and connection. HelSINGborg 2026 will be the meeting place of the international choral world – with your voice at the heart of it!
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AUGUST
6-16
2026
CELEBRATION CONCERTS
Friday, August 7, 2026
CONCERTS
19h30
Helsingborgs Konserthus (Stora Salen)
CELEBRATION CONCERT –
HARMONY OF NATIONS
Join us for an inspiring celebration of international choral artistry, where voices
from different cultures come together in a spirit of friendship and musical
excellence. Experience the powerful unity of voices in Swedish One Nation, the
refined precision of Switzerland’s consonus vokalensemble, and the vibrant spirit
of Voices of Fort Worth from the United States. This concert offers a rich variety of
musical traditions and styles, setting the stage for the extraordinary days of music
and cultural exchange that lie ahead at the World Choir Games.
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One Nation
Conductor: Jonas Engström
Helsingborg · Sweden
consonus vokalensemble
Conductor: Mauro Ursprung
Chur · Switzerland
Voices of Fort Worth
Conductor: Jerome Bierschenk
Fort Worth · USA
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Saturday, August 8, 2026
CONCERTS
20h00
Helsingborgs Konserthus (Stora Salen)
CELEBRATION CONCERT –
VOCAL HORIZONS
Travel across continents through the universal language of music in this colorful
evening of choral discovery. From the youthful enthusiasm and artistic talent of
Romania’s Corul de Copii Junior Vip to the delicate musicality of Nibun Chorus from
Chinese Taipei and the rich choral heritage represented by Belgium’s Jeugdkoor
Waelrant, this concert offers audiences a unique opportunity to experience diverse
musical traditions and cultures. Let these remarkable ensembles broaden your
horizons and demonstrate the beauty of choral singing around the world.
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Corul de Copii Junior Vip
Conductor: Anca-Mona Mariaş
Cluj-Napoca · Romania
Nibun Chorus
Conductor: Chun-Chih Chen
Kaohsiung · Chinese Taipei
Jeugdkoor Waelrant
Conductor: Marleen De Boo
Berchem, Antwerpen, Flanders · Belgium
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Saturday, August 8, 2026
CONCERTS
20h00
Helsingborgs Stadsteater
CELEBRATION CONCERT –
MY VOICE, MY WORLD
Discover the remarkable artistry of a new generation of singers in a concert
dedicated to the outstanding youth choirs of China. The Sacred Heart Canossian
College Choir, Guangzhou Tieyi High School Choir, and the Hangzhou Children's
Art Troupe Choir bring youthful passion, discipline, and extraordinary musical
accomplishment to the stage. Through a varied and engaging program, these
talented young performers demonstrate how music can inspire confidence,
creativity, and connection across cultures and generations.
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CONCERT HERE!
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Sacred Heart Canossian College Choir
Conductor: Rebecca Lam
Pokfulam, Hong Kong · China/Hong Kong SAR
Guangzhou Tieyi High School Choir
Conductor: Wan Liu
Guangzhou · China
Hangzhou Children's Art Troupe Choir
Conductor: Xiao Meng Ding
Hangzhou · China
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Thursday, August 13, 2026
CONCERTS
20h00
Dunkers Kulturhus (Konsertsal)
CELEBRATION CONCERT –
VOCAL HORIZONS
Experience the energy, passion, and creativity of some outstanding young choral
ensembles. France’s Maîtrise de Seine-Maritime, Canada’s Cantilon Chamber
Choir, and Great Britain’s internationally renowned Barnsley Youth Choir each
bring their own distinctive sound and artistic identity to the stage. This uplifting
concert celebrates the future of choral music and showcases the extraordinary
talent, dedication, and joy that young singers bring to audiences around the world.
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Maîtrise de Seine-Maritime
Conductor: Dylan Levesque
Yvetot · France
Cantilon Chamber Choir
Conductor: Heather Johnson
Edmonton · Canada
Barnsley Youth Choir
Conductor: Mathew Wright
Barnsley · Great Britain
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Thursday, August 13, 202613
CONCERTS
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20h00
Gustav Adolfs Kyrka
CELEBRATION CONCERT –
MENS MEA (MY MIND/SOUL)
Step into the beautiful surroundings of Gustav Adolfs Kyrka for an evening of
contemplation, beauty, and profound musical expression. Belgium’s acclaimed vocal
ensemble Amaranthe, under the direction of Johannes Dewilde, invites audiences
on a journey through music that explores the inner world of thought, emotion, and
spirituality. The intimate atmosphere of the church and the ensemble’s refined
artistry combine to create a deeply moving concert experience that will resonate
long after the final note has faded.
Amaranthe
Conductor: Johannes Dewilde
Mariakerke · Belgium
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Friday, August 14, 2026
CONCERTS
19h30
Dunkers Kulturhus (Konsertsal)
CELEBRATION CONCERT –
WORLD RHYTHMS, WORLD VOICES
Celebrate the extraordinary diversity of the global choral community in a vibrant
evening of music from different cultures and traditions. Indonesia’s Paduan Suara
Mahasiswa Universitas Hasanuddin brings the colors and rhythms of Southeast
Asia, while Sweden’s Varmlands Nations Kor, Slovakia’s Cantica Collegium
Musicum, and Finland’s Exaudio contribute their own unique musical voices and
traditions. Together, these ensembles create a rich tapestry of sound that highlights
the power of music to connect people across languages, borders, and backgrounds.
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Paduan Suara Mahasiswa
Universitas Hasanuddin
Conductor: Anshari Sanusi
Makassar, South Sulawesi · Indonesia
Värmlands Nations Kör
Conductor: Hanna Ohlson Nordh
Uppsala · Sweden
Cantica Collegium musicum
Conductor: Štefan Sedlický
Martin · Slovakia
Exaudio
Conductor: Hanna Kronqvist
Helsinki · Finland
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Friday, August 14, 2026
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CONCERTS
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19h30
St.Maria Kyrka
CELEBRATION CONCERT –
EVENING REFLECTIONS
Bring your World Choir Games Celebration Concert experience to a memorable
close in the historic and atmospheric setting of St. Maria Kyrka. Under the direction
of renowned conductor Ragnar Bohlin, two of Sweden’s most distinguished vocal
ensembles, Profundo and Lunds Vokalensemble, present a program of exceptional
beauty, depth, and artistic refinement. Surrounded by centuries of history and
inspired architecture, audiences will experience music that invites reflection,
serenity, and wonder. This special concert promises a fitting and unforgettable
conclusion to an extraordinary celebration of choral music from around the world.
Profundo
Conductor: Ragnar Bohlin
Lund · Sweden
Lunds Vokalensemble
Conductor: Ragnar Bohlin
Lund · Sweden
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