choral festival

Group vocal celebration

A choral festival is an event where choirs gather to perform, often competitively or in celebration of vocal music.

These festivals range from local school events to international competitions, typically spanning several days: The town's annual choral festival draws ensembles from across the region.

Some festivals focus on specific repertoire—sacred music, folk traditions, or contemporary works.

Related

harmony · madrigal · a cappella · ensemble · tradition · counterpoint · camaraderie · workshop · motet · sacred music · celebration · venue · polyphony · hymn · sight-reading · pitch pipe · vespers · conductor

Opposites
ensemble size and format

choral festivalsolo recital

Performance by lone musician

solo performance · one-man show · solo concert · solo act · monologue

musical medium

choral festivalband competition

Contest between musical groups

jazz festival · drum circle · DJ set

event scale and celebration

choral festivalhouse concert

Musical performance in residence

studio session · practice session · voice lesson · soundcheck · silent retreat

Family

festival, chorus, choral

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G