Events and Activities
January 29th - February 1st ,2027
July 10th,
Welcome Reception for the Orchestra Representatives
July 11th,
Workshops at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna
July 11th,
Workshops at the Music Guards of The Austrian Armed Forces
July 10th,
Opening Ceremony in Vienna's Konzerthaus
July 12th,
Competition
July 10th-12th,
Special Concerts
July 10th-13th,
Music Dinner and Celebration
In the afternoon, the Opening Ceremony is planned to take place in Vienna's famous Konzerthaus. In the heart of the building lies the Konzerthaus’s flagship, the Grosser Saal (Great Hall). Home to world-famous orchestras, virtuoso soloists, renowned conductors and legendary jazz musicians, the Great Hall can accommodate an audience of 1,800 and offers the perfect venue for a wide variety of musical activity. The Great Hall has emerged from the major renovation with renewed splendour but has continued to conserve its original elegance.
Note: all orchestras are welcome to attend the opening ceremony as audience.
In the evening, the Festival Committee invites the representatives of each orchestra to join in the first meeting with welcome reception.
Note: only orchestra representatives should attend this event. Application in advance is necessary!
Workshops will be provided at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna, which is one of the most famous music universities in the world. Members of the famous Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and professors at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna, together with other Austrian music experts will coach the orchestras with different themes and techniques.
Note: all orchestras can apply for getting workshops.
Workshops will be provided at the music guards of The Austrian Armed Forces (at the Maria-Theresien-Kaserne). Colonel Mag. Bernhard Heher, head of the music guards, and his colleagues will coach wind orchestras with Austrian music works and methods.
Note: All wind orchestras can apply for one of the workshops.
Orchestras participating in the category “Competition” will make their debuts in front of the international jury, consisting of world well-known orchestral conductors and music experts. For details please read the chapter “Celebration and Competition”.
Note: All orchestras can apply for participating at the competition.
During these days, there will be a series of Special Concerts in and around the city of Vienna. Top venues like MuTh concert hall, Votiv Church, Square of the City Hall of Vienna etc. Small towns around Vienna will also provide Austrian flair for the concerts.
Note: all orchestras can apply for performance at one of such concerts. Each orchestras has the chance to perform individually on stage. The whole concert could be shared with other orchestras.
Music connects countries! On request of orchestras, dinner and party as optional services will be organized to refresh, to perform, to dance and to celebrate with other orchestras together. A great chance to make new friends with other orchestras!
Note: Request in advance is necessary.
January 29th,
Opening Ceremony at Singapore School of the Arts Concert Hall / Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music Concert Hall
January 30th,
Workshops at Singapore School of the Arts Concert Hall / Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music Concert Hall / Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts Concert Hall
January 31st,
Competition
February 1st,
Gala concerts
January 30th -31st,
International Friendship Concerts
The Opening Ceremony of the World Orchestra Festival will take place at the Singapore School of the Arts Concert Hall or Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music Concert Hall. As a vibrant and cosmopolitan city-state at the heart of Southeast Asia, Singapore is renowned for its multicultural identity, world-class arts institutions, and strong commitment to music education and cultural exchange. The city has emerged as an important international hub for classical music, bringing together diverse musical traditions and artistic talents from around the world. Hosting the Opening Ceremony in Singapore provides an ideal platform to celebrate the universal language of orchestral music while highlighting the city’s unique blend of Eastern and Western cultures. The event will mark the beginning of the World Orchestra Festival with a spirit of international friendship, artistic excellence, and cultural connection.
Note: all orchestras are welcome to attend the opening ceremony as audience.
As an optional part of the program, workshops will be offered at the Singapore School of the Arts Concert Hall, the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music Concert Hall, and the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts Concert Hall in Singapore. As a leading international hub for music education and cultural exchange in Asia, Singapore provides an inspiring environment for musicians from around the world to learn, collaborate, and further develop their artistic skills. Members of renowned European orchestras, professors from leading European universities of music and performing arts, and other distinguished international music experts will provide professional coaching to participating orchestras.
Note: all orchestras can apply for getting workshops.
Orchestras participating in the category “Competition” will make their debuts in front of the international jury, consisting of world well-known orchestral conductors and music experts. For details please read the chapter “Celebration and Competition”.
Note: All orchestras can apply for participating at the competition.
During these days, a series of international friendship concerts will be held in and around Singapore, featuring renowned venues such as the Singapore School of the Arts Concert Hall and the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music Concert Hall. These concerts will bring together ensembles from around the world, fostering meaningful cultural exchange, artistic collaboration, and mutual understanding among diverse communities.
Note: all orchestras can apply to perform at one of these concerts. Each orchestra has the chance to perform individually on stage. The whole concert could be shared with other orchestras.
The rehearsals and Gala Concerts will take place at prestigious venues in Singapore, including the Esplanade Concert Hall, the Singapore School of the Arts Concert Hall, and the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music Concert Hall. Participating orchestras will have the opportunity to perform classic works on world-class stages, showcasing their unique musical heritage and artistic excellence to audiences in Singapore and fellow musicians from around the world. United by the universal language of music, the Gala Concerts will bring together young musical talents from across the globe, creating a memorable finale to the festival and leaving every participating orchestra with an invaluable international performance experience and lasting artistic memories.
Note: all orchestras are welcome to perform at the Gala Concert. Each orchestra has a chance to perform individually on the stage. The whole concert will be shared with other orchestras.
Note: Subject to change
Events and Activities
July 14th - 17th, 2027
July 10th,
Welcome Reception for the Orchestra Representatives
July 11th,
Workshops at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna
July 11th,
Workshops at the Music Guards of The Austrian Armed Forces
July 10th,
Opening Ceremony in Vienna's Konzerthaus
July 12th,
Competition
July 10th-12th,
Special Concerts
July 10th-13th,
Music Dinner and Celebration
July 13th,
Gala concerts in the famous Golden Hall of Musikverein
July 10th-13th,
Attendance as audience in the Golden Hall of Musikverein
In the afternoon, the Opening Ceremony is planned to take place in Vienna's famous Konzerthaus. In the heart of the building lies the Konzerthaus’s flagship, the Grosser Saal (Great Hall). Home to world-famous orchestras, virtuoso soloists, renowned conductors and legendary jazz musicians, the Great Hall can accommodate an audience of 1,800 and offers the perfect venue for a wide variety of musical activity. The Great Hall has emerged from the major renovation with renewed splendour but has continued to conserve its original elegance.
Note: all orchestras are welcome to attend the opening ceremony as audience.
In the evening, the Festival Committee invites the representatives of each orchestra to join in the first meeting with welcome reception.
Note: only orchestra representatives should attend this event. Application in advance is necessary!
Workshops will be provided at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna, which is one of the most famous music universities in the world. Members of the famous Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and professors at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna, together with other Austrian music experts will coach the orchestras with different themes and techniques.
Note: all orchestras can apply for getting workshops.
Workshops will be provided at the music guards of The Austrian Armed Forces (at the Maria-Theresien-Kaserne). Colonel Mag. Bernhard Heher, head of the music guards, and his colleagues will coach wind orchestras with Austrian music works and methods.
Note: All wind orchestras can apply for one of the workshops.
Orchestras participating in the category “Competition” will make their debuts in front of the international jury, consisting of world well-known orchestral conductors and music experts. For details please read the chapter “Celebration and Competition”.
Note: All orchestras can apply for participating at the competition.
During these days, there will be a series of Special Concerts in and around the city of Vienna. Top venues like MuTh concert hall, Votiv Church, Square of the City Hall of Vienna etc. Small towns around Vienna will also provide Austrian flair for the concerts.
Note: all orchestras can apply for performance at one of such concerts. Each orchestras has the chance to perform individually on stage. The whole concert could be shared with other orchestras.
Music connects countries! On request of orchestras, dinner and party as optional services will be organized to refresh, to perform, to dance and to celebrate with other orchestras together. A great chance to make new friends with other orchestras!
Note: Request in advance is necessary.
The rehearsals and gala concerts will take place at the famous Golden Hall of the Musikverein, where the famous New Year’s Concert of the famous Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra is broadcasted each year to the world (www.musikverein.at). It will be one of the highlights of the festival and give the orchestra members an unforgettable memory. Each orchestra has the chance to perform on this grandiose stage alone and impress the Austrian and international guests with its artistic achievement.
Note: all orchestras are welcome to perform at the Gala Concert. Each orchestra has chance to perform individually on the stage. The whole concert will be shared with other orchestras.
July 14th,
Welcome Reception for the Orchestra Representatives
July 15th,
Workshops at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna
July 15th,
Workshops at the Sofiensäle
July 14th,
Opening Ceremony at the Hofburg
July 16th,
Competition
July 14th-17th,
International Friendship Concerts
July 14th-17th,
Music Dinner and Celebration
July 17th,
Gala concerts in the famous Golden Hall of Musikverein
Note: Subject to change
The Opening Ceremony of the World Orchestra Festival will take place in the afternoon in the Festsaal of the Hofburg. This historic imperial hall, renowned for its majestic architecture and elegant interior, provides a stunning setting for the event. Long associated with grand ceremonies and prestigious cultural occasions, the Hofburg embodies Vienna’s rich heritage as a global center of classical music and culture. Hosting the Opening Ceremony here perfectly combines the timeless grandeur of the city’s musical tradition with the vibrant energy of contemporary orchestral talent.
Note: all orchestras are welcome to attend the opening ceremony as audience.
In the evening, the Festival Committee invites the representatives of each orchestra to join in the first meeting with welcome reception.
Note: only orchestra representatives should attend this event. Registration in advance is necessary!
Workshops will be provided at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna, which is one of the most famous music universities in the world. Members of the famous Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and professors at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna, together with other Austrian music experts will coach the orchestras with different themes and techniques.
Note: all orchestras can apply for getting workshops.
Workshops will be held at the Sofiensäle, a historic Viennese venue renowned for its stunning architecture and rich cultural heritage. Expert instructors will guide participants in performing Austrian musical works, sharing traditional techniques and contemporary methods. The majestic halls and unique acoustics of Sofiensäle provide an inspiring environment for wind orchestras and musicians to immerse themselves in Austria’s musical traditions while exploring new artistic expressions.
Note: All wind orchestras can apply for one of the workshops.
Orchestras participating in the category “Competition” will make their debuts in front of the international jury, consisting of world well-known orchestral conductors and music experts. For details please read the chapter “Celebration and Competition”.
Note: All orchestras can apply for participating at the competition.
During these days, there will be a series of international friendship concerts in and around the city of Vienna. Top venues like MuTh concert hall, Schönbrunn Palace Theatre, House of Strauss, etc. Small towns around Vienna will also provide Austrian flair for the concerts.
Note: all orchestras can apply to perform at one of these concerts. Each orchestra has the chance to perform individually on stage. The whole concert could be shared with other orchestras.
Music connects countries! On request of orchestras, dinner and party as optional services will be organized to refresh, to perform, to dance and to celebrate with other orchestras together. A great chance to make new friends with other orchestras!
Note: Request in advance is necessary.
The rehearsals and gala concerts will take place at the famous Golden Hall of the Musikverein, where the famous New Year’s Concert of the famous Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra is broadcasted each year to the world (www.musikverein.at). It will be one of the highlights of the festival and give the orchestra members an unforgettable memory. Each orchestra has the chance to perform on this grandiose stage alone and impress the Austrian and international guests with its artistic achievement.
Note: all orchestras are welcome to perform at the Gala Concert. Each orchestra has chance to perform individually on the stage. The whole concert will be shared with other orchestras.