Registration opens on 26 October 2026 for EUROPA CANTAT 2027, one of Europe’s major choral music events, which will take place in Liepāja, Latvia, from 9 to 15 August 2027. Choirs, vocal ensembles, individual singers and choral music enthusiasts are invited to take part in the festival.
EUROPA CANTAT is an international choral music festival that brings together singers, conductors and choral music enthusiasts from different countries to make music together, discover new repertoire, explore other cultures and build international connections. In 2027, the festival will be part of the Liepāja - European Capital of Culture 2027 programme. Registration is scheduled to remain open until 15 January 2027. However, it may close earlier if the maximum number of participants is reached.
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During the festival, Liepāja will come alive with plenty concerts, everyday open singing sessions, opening and closing events, and performances by invited guest ensembles. Approximately 3000 participants will take part in 40 ateliers throughout the festival week. Led by internationally renowned conductors, they will explore repertoire from a wide range of musical genres, discover different cultures and broaden their musical horizons.
The atelier programme has been designed to accommodate choirs and singers with different levels of experience and musical ability, ensuring that every participant can find an atelier option suited to their interests and skills. Under the guidance of experienced conductors, participants will explore a diverse repertoire, ranging from Renaissance, Classical and Romantic music to contemporary choral works, opera and symphonic repertoire, as well as pop, rock and jazz arrangements and performances featuring choreography. The atelier programme will offer participants a musical journey around the world. The repertoire studied during the ateliers will be presented in special atelier concerts at the end of the festival.
The full programme for festival audiences and visitors will be announced in spring 2027.