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We invite you to join us on the beautiful island of Sicily, Italy, a land where cultures have met for thousands of years and which serves as a perfect meeting point for diverse musical traditions.
Eastern Sicily is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, dramatic landscapes like Mount Etna, and a rich historic background. This region, including Catania, Messina, Acireale, and Taormina, provides a breathtaking backdrop with its beautiful baroque churches where concerts will be held.
This non-competitive festival, from 30–01 November 2026, is a wonderful opportunity for cultural exchange, socializing, and sharing choral traditions with local Sicilian choirs and the public.
Festival Welcomes:
Polyphonic choirs, gospel choirs, male/female/mixed choirs, youth choirs, alpine choirs, parish choirs, children’s choirs.
General Rules:
Group size: Minimum 18 persons (including non-singers).
Repertoire: Must be religious/sacred music, as concerts are held in churches.
Performance: Can be a cappella or accompanied. The organization provides a church organ or electric keyboard. Any other instruments must be brought by the choir.
All participating choirs will unite for a final joint song.
Groups arrange own international airfare/transport to Catania, Sicily.
Accommodation in selected 3-star or 4-star hotels.
Package Prices – Half Board (HB) with Transfers Included (3 nights):
Twin room: €280 per person
Triple room: €270 per person
Quadruple room: €260 per person
Package Prices – Bed & Breakfast (BB) with Transfers Included (3 nights):
Twin room: €260 per person
Triple room: €250 per person
Quadruple room: €240 per person
Package Prices – Half Board (HB) without Transfers (3 nights):
Twin room: €235 per person
Triple room: €225 per person
Quadruple room: €215 per person
Package Prices – Bed & Breakfast (BB) without Transfers (3 nights):
Twin room: €215 per person
Triple room: €205 per person
Quadruple room: €195 per person
All Packages Include:
3 nights accommodation in a 3/4-star hotel.
Meal plan as selected (BB: daily breakfast; HB: daily breakfast + lunch or dinner, water included).
Festival registration.
City Tax.
Personal coordinators for assistance.
Transfers from Catania Airport to hotel and for performances (only if “with Transfers Included” package is chosen).
1 free participant for every 25 paying guests.
Additional Info:
Supplement for non-performer extras (friends/family): €5 per person per night.
Extra Night Cost: €40 per person (BB), €55 per person (HB).
If transfers are included, one group transfer is provided. Individual arrivals require separate arrangement.
Thursday, 29 October 2026 (Optional Early Arrival):
Arrival of some groups.
Transfer to hotel.
Dinner at hotel.
Optional excursion to Mount Etna (depending on arrival time).
Friday, 30 October 2026:
Arrival of all other groups by 13:00.
Lunch at hotel (for HB groups).
Evening: First festival concert in a local baroque church with Sicilian choirs.
Saturday, 31 October 2026:
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning: Free time or optional excursions (Syracuse, Catania, Etna, Gole Alcantara, etc.).
Lunch at hotel (for HB groups).
Evening: Second festival concert with Sicilian choirs.
Sunday, 1 November 2026:
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning: Free time or optional excursions.
Lunch at hotel (for HB groups).
Evening: Final festival concert. Official presentations to all choirs by local authorities.
Monday, 2 November 2026:
Breakfast (if on BB/HB and staying extra night).
Departure of all groups. Optional excursion possible depending on departure time.
Note: Schedule is draft and subject to change. Final program issued after all participant confirmations.
Optional Excursions (extra paid, can be arranged):
Visit to Mount Etna volcano.
Tours to Syracuse, Catania, Gole Alcantara, and other historic sites.
Excursions available for groups arriving early, departing late, or during free time on Saturday/Sunday.
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