FESTIVALS
Music Celebrations International produces outstanding instrumental and choral festivals in the world’s greatest performance venues.
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 | March 14-15, 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.
America! Choral Festival
Washington, DC | March 20-22, 2026
Finale concert in the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday in 2026 by joining singers from across the country for the America! Choral Festival, March 20-22, 2026. Z. Randall Stroope will lead the festival chorus up to a finale concert held in the iconic John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
National Concert Chorus
New York, NY| March 28-31, 2026
Carnegie Hall
In coordination with Music Celebrations International, National Concerts is proud to present the National Concert Chorus in an unforgettable performance opportunity at New York City’s legendary Carnegie Hall on March 28-31, 2026.
This inspiring event will celebrate the hall’s rich legacy with a program of dynamic shorter works, including a world premiere, under the direction of nationally renowned conductor Alan Zabriskie. The finale concert will feature a world-premiere composition by Composer-in-Residence, Patrick Vu, and will be enhanced by immersive artistic projections.
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.
Toward a More Perfect Union Choral Festival
Boston, MA | May 30 – June 1, 2026
Symphony Hall
Music Celebrations International is thrilled to invite your choir to perform in the Toward a More Perfect Union choral festival in Boston, Massachusetts. The Festival will take place May 30 – June 1, 2026, and will be one of several commemorative events in Boston celebrating the 250th anniversary of American Independence (1776-2026).
Through song, we honor the shared journey of our nation – recognizing the struggles, hopes, and voices that continue to shape a more inclusive and equitable future for all. The setting for this event will be Boston’s historic Symphony Hall under the Artistic Direction of Dr. Kevin Fenton, Artistic Director and Conductor of the Festival Singers of Florida and Professor of Choral Conducting at Florida State University, and renowned composer and conductor, Jake Runestad.
National Memorial Day Choral Festival
Washington, D.C. | May 22-25, 2026
Historically held in the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Pride. Sacrifice. Service. These words embody the values of America’s veterans. Co-sponsored by Music Celebrations International, the American Veterans Center, and the United States Air Force, the National Memorial Day Choral Festival is designed to attract greater attention to the true meaning of the Memorial Day holiday.
Global Ambassador Choir
Madrid, Valencia, Barcelona, Spain| June 14-21, 2026
Music Celebrations International invites you to embark on an unforgettable journey with the Global Ambassador Choir through Spain June 14 – 21, 2026! The mass choir will be made up of choirs from across the United States and will visit and perform in the cities of Madrid, Valencia, and Barcelona. Dr. Jason Paulk, Professor of Music at Eastern New Mexico University, will lead the ensemble in an inspiring program of choral music in some of Spain’s most incredible performance spaces.
Rome Choral Festival
Rome, Italy| June 21-26, 2026
Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri
The Rome International Choral Festival is one of Rome’s premier annual summer music events. The annual festival will feature Mass participation at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican and a formal finale concert at Rome’s Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri.
Salzburg Choral Festival | Jubilate Mozart!
Salzburg, Austria | June 24-28, 2026
Historically held in the Salzburger Dom
Music Celebrations International is pleased to present this classic event in Mozart’s City – Salzburg. Three days of festival rehearsals, mingling side-by-side with singers from a variety of backgrounds will lead festival participants to a grand finale concert historically held in the historic and stunning Salzurger Dom.
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Dublin Choral Festival
Dublin, Ireland | June 17-21, 2026
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Facing the haunting outline of the majestic Wicklow Mountains, Ireland’s Fair City holds true to a 1,000-year Celtic heritage that inspires her music and artistry to this day. The Féile Córúil Dublin, or Dublin Choral Festival, will celebrate this great heritage of Celtic musical inspiration. The festival will feature mixed-voice choirs and individual singers from a variety of backgrounds joining together to sing en masse. Three days of rehearsals will lead participants to a grand finale performance in the historic and stunning St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin.
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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.
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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.
Capital Orchestra Festival
Washington, DC | Spring 2027
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| Spring 2027
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 2027
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 | Spring 2027
Boston Symphony Hall
Music Celebrations International is pleased to produce the Boston Instrumental Festival taking place each Spring in the iconic Boston Symphony Hall. Few cities in the United States rival the historical and musical significance of Boston.
National Memorial Day Choral Festival
Washington, D.C. | May 21-24, 2027
Historically held in the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Pride. Sacrifice. Service. These words embody the values of America’s veterans. Co-sponsored by Music Celebrations International, the American Veterans Center, and the United States Air Force, the National Memorial Day Choral Festival is designed to attract greater attention to the true meaning of the Memorial Day holiday.
Rome Choral Festival
Rome, Italy| Summer 2027
Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri
The Rome International Choral Festival is one of Rome’s premier annual summer music events. The annual festival will feature Mass participation at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican and a formal finale concert at Rome’s Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri.
Salzburg Choral Festival | Jubilate Mozart!
Salzburg, Austria | Summer 2027
Historically held in the Salzburger Dom
Music Celebrations International is pleased to present this classic event in Mozart’s City – Salzburg. Three days of festival rehearsals, mingling side-by-side with singers from a variety of backgrounds will lead festival participants to a grand finale concert historically held in the historic and stunning Salzurger Dom.
read more
Dublin Choral Festival
Dublin, Ireland | Summer 2027
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Facing the haunting outline of the majestic Wicklow Mountains, Ireland’s Fair City holds true to a 1,000-year Celtic heritage that inspires her music and artistry to this day. The Féile Córúil Dublin, or Dublin Choral Festival, will celebrate this great heritage of Celtic musical inspiration. The festival will feature mixed-voice choirs and individual singers from a variety of backgrounds joining together to sing en masse. Three days of rehearsals will lead participants to a grand finale performance in the historic and stunning St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin.
read more
Viennese Masters Orchestra Invitational
New York City | Summer 2027
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 2 – 7, 2027
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.
read more
New Year’s Festival Dublin
Dublin, Ireland | December 28, 2027 – January 2, 2028
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.