Sousa Band Festival
Washington, DC| March 9, 2025
Historically held in the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Music Celebrations International is pleased to present the Sousa Band Festival, an exclusive music event that takes place annually in the Spring and is historically held in the Concert Hall of Washington, D.C.’s John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Four select concert bands will be featured in performance at this historic concert venue. All participating bands are selected by application process through Music Celebrations.
Capital Orchestra Festival
Washington, DC | February 17, 2025
Historically held in the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
The Capital Orchestra Festival is an exclusive music event historically held President’s Day Weekend in the Concert Hall of Washington, D.C.’s John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Four select orchestras will be featured in performance at this historic concert venue. All participating orchestras are selected by application process through Music Celebrations.
Percy Grainger Wind Band Festival
Chicago, Illinois | March 28-29, 2025
Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center
The annual Percy Grainger Wind Band Festival will feature four outstanding wind ensembles conducting featured, stand-alone performances of Percy Grainger and other select literature in a matinee performance in Chicago’s Historic Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center. Each ensemble will also take part in a clinic with a noted band conductor.
Boston Instrumental Festival
Boston, Massachusetts | March 22-23, 2025
Boston Symphony Hall
Music Celebrations International is pleased to produce the Boston Instrumental Festival taking place March 22-23, 2025 in the iconic Boston Symphony Hall. Few cities in the United States rival the historical and musical significance of Boston.
Viennese Masters Orchestra Invitational
New York City | June 19-20, 2025
Carnegie Hall
Music Celebrations International is pleased to present the Viennese Masters Orchestra Invitational, an exclusive opportunity for orchestras to perform the works of these and other great Viennese masters of music composition on the world’s premier concert stage – the Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. Four auditioned orchestras will be featured in performance at this historic concert venue. All participating ensembles are selected by application process through Music Celebrations.
Summa Cum Laude International Youth Music Festival
Vienna, Austria | July 4 – 9, 2025
Musikverein & Wiener Konzerthaus
The Summa Cum Laude Festival in Vienna is Austria’s premier global youth music festival for choirs, bands, and orchestras. Taking place every July in Vienna’s two main classical concert venues, the Golden Hall of the Musikverein and the Konzerthaus, it offers an international environment where a thousand young musicians enjoy intercultural exchanges and build bridges that span continents.
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New Year’s Festival Dublin
Dublin, Ireland | December 28, 2025 – January 2, 2026
Music Celebrations International is thrilled to partner with New Year’s Festival Dublin (NYF Dublin), Fáilte Ireland, and the Dublin City Council to present this unforgettable experience for marching bands to kick off the new year in Dublin, Ireland! Now in its ninth year, NYF Dublin is Ireland’s biggest New Year Celebration. The festival includes spectacular events taking place over 2 days. Bands will have the opportunity to march on New Year’s Eve before thousands as part of the NYF Dublin procession. This family friendly event includes street performers, dancers, artists, and bands from across the world.
250 Concerts: Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday
Washington, DC| New York, NY | Boston | Philadelphia
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday in 2026 by embarking with your ensemble on a historic journey featuring iconic cities that played pivotal roles in the nation’s founding – Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC. These cities are steeped in rich history, vibrant culture, and offer a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the patriotic spirit of the United States.
Capital Orchestra Festival
Washington, DC | February 16, 2026
Historically held in the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
The Capital Orchestra Festival is an exclusive music event historically held President’s Day Weekend in the Concert Hall of Washington, D.C.’s John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Four select orchestras will be featured in performance at this historic concert venue. All participating orchestras are selected by application process through Music Celebrations.
Sousa Band Festival
Washington, DC| March 8, 2026
Historically held in the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Music Celebrations International is pleased to present the Sousa Band Festival, an exclusive music event that takes place annually in the Spring and is historically held in the Concert Hall of Washington, D.C.’s John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Four select concert bands will be featured in performance at this historic concert venue. All participating bands are selected by application process through Music Celebrations.
Percy Grainger Wind Band Festival
Chicago, Illinois | Spring 2026
Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center
The annual Percy Grainger Wind Band Festival will feature four outstanding wind ensembles conducting featured, stand-alone performances of Percy Grainger and other select literature in a matinee performance in Chicago’s Historic Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center. Each ensemble will also take part in a clinic with a noted band conductor.
Boston Instrumental Festival
Boston, Massachusetts | March 28-29, 2026
Boston Symphony Hall
Music Celebrations International is pleased to produce the Boston Instrumental Festival taking place March 22-23, 2025 in the iconic Boston Symphony Hall. Few cities in the United States rival the historical and musical significance of Boston.
Viennese Masters Orchestra Invitational
New York City | June 22-23, 2026
Carnegie Hall
Music Celebrations International is pleased to present the Viennese Masters Orchestra Invitational, an exclusive opportunity for orchestras to perform the works of these and other great Viennese masters of music composition on the world’s premier concert stage – the Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. Four auditioned orchestras will be featured in performance at this historic concert venue. All participating ensembles are selected by application process through Music Celebrations.
Summa Cum Laude International Youth Music Festival
Vienna, Austria | July 3 – 8, 2026
Musikverein & Wiener Konzerthaus
The Summa Cum Laude Festival in Vienna is Austria’s premier global youth music festival for choirs, bands, and orchestras. Taking place every July in Vienna’s two main classical concert venues, the Golden Hall of the Musikverein and the Konzerthaus, it offers an international environment where a thousand young musicians enjoy intercultural exchanges and build bridges that span continents.
New Year’s Festival Dublin
Dublin, Ireland | December 28, 2026 – January 2, 2027
Music Celebrations International is thrilled to partner with New Year’s Festival Dublin (NYF Dublin), Fáilte Ireland, and the Dublin City Council to present this unforgettable experience for marching bands to kick off the new year in Dublin, Ireland! Now in its ninth year, NYF Dublin is Ireland’s biggest New Year Celebration. The festival includes spectacular events taking place over 2 days. Bands will have the opportunity to march on New Year’s Eve before thousands as part of the NYF Dublin procession. This family friendly event includes street performers, dancers, artists, and bands from across the world.