International Festival of Choral Singing, Vocals, and Instrumental Music ‘BELCANTO FEST – ŚWIĄTECZNE INSPIRACJE’
Location: Wroclaw, Poland
Director: V.M. & WOFA
Application Deadline: 10 November, 2025
INVITATION
We invite you to the historic city of Wrocław, Poland, for a festive musical celebration. Known as the city of 100 bridges, Wrocław’s rich history under Czech, German, and Polish influence has shaped a unique cultural identity. The festival will take place in sacred venues, including the St. Vincent and St. James Cathedral, providing a magnificent backdrop for performances from 19–21 December 2025.
FESTIVAL WELCOMES
Academic, folk, professional, mixed, male, female, children’s, and church choirs
Vocal-choral ensembles, folk groups, and small groups from 5 persons
Chamber instrumental ensembles (string quartets, wind ensembles, mixed groups)
Groups with experimental forms (choral singing with percussion, folk with electronics)
GENERAL RULES
Performance duration: 12 minutes for choirs and vocal groups (2–4 works), 8 minutes for instrumental ensembles
Repertoire must be spiritual, sacred, or classical. Performance a cappella or with live accompaniment only
Groups must bring their national flag
Application form and repertoire list must be submitted by email in advance (repertoire with backing track must be pre-approved)
Groups are responsible for their own transport to and from Wrocław
Leaders and parents are responsible for group safety and conduct
Groups are liable for any damage to property
APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE
Completed application form
Technical requirements
Repertoire list
ACCOMMODATION INFO
Festival Package (3 days / 2 nights, half board)
145 EUR per person – Hostel / 2* hotel (3–4–5 bed rooms)
205 EUR per person – 3* hotel (2–3–4 bed rooms)
One extra day with half board: 60–70 EUR per person
Meals start with dinner on the day of arrival and end with breakfast on the day of departure
Included in the Festival Package:
Accommodation for 3 days / 2 nights
Half board (breakfast and dinner)
Transport service in Wrocław
For groups of 20+: one free place for the leader
FINANCIAL CONDITIONS
Participation Fee:
5–10 participants: 20 EUR per person
11–20 participants: 18 EUR per person
21–35 participants: 16 EUR per person
36+ participants: 15 EUR per person
Participation fee is paid separately for each competition category entered
The fee covers festival participation, organizational and technical support, diplomas and distinctions, a festival trophy, personalized acknowledgments for teachers, official invitations, and media coverage
PROGRAM
Day 1 – 19 December 2025
Arrival in Wrocław and hotel check-in
Opening of the festival and soundcheck
Festival performances at the main venue
Dinner
Return to accommodation
Day 2 – 20 December 2025
Breakfast
Walking tour of Wrocław
Free time for optional excursions (Zoo, Aquapark, Hydropolis, Sky Tower)
Festive Award Ceremony
Dinner
Return to accommodation
Day 3 – 21 December 2025
Breakfast
Check-out from accommodation
Departure
(The sequence of events may be subject to change while maintaining all declared activities)
EXCURSION INFO
Optional excursions at additional cost:
Visit to Wrocław Zoo and Afrykarium
Visit to Wrocław Aquapark
Hydropolis water science museum
Panoramic view from the 49th floor of Sky Tower
Evening stroll through the gas-lit Ostrów Tumski district
Wrocław dwarfs treasure hunt quest