Participation rules
The festival welcomes non-professional choirs and vocal ensembles from all countries. Participants may choose non-competitive exhibition performances or the competition sections.
Exhibition section — non-competitive
This section runs from 6 to 8 July 2027. Each choir must present a freely chosen musical program containing at least three compositions, representing different musical periods, styles and genres.
Sacred music competition
This competition takes place on 10 July 2027 and is open to eligible non-professional choirs. The sacred repertoire must include at least three different musical styles or genres. Accepted repertoire may include Gregorian, Byzantine, Baroque and other sacred music traditions. Performances are assessed by an expert jury.
InCanto Mediterraneo Trophy competition
This competition runs from 11 to 12 July 2027 and includes three categories:
- Category A: Mixed, male and female choirs.
- Category B: Youth choirs.
- Category C: Children’s choirs.
Each choir must prepare two different programs representing different musical styles and periods. A mandatory composition by a contemporary Italian composer must be included. The same composition cannot be repeated in different competition sections.
Choirs are evaluated on vocal technique, musical interpretation, stylistic accuracy and artistic quality.
Application documents
- Completed application form.
- Recent performance video; exhibition applicants must submit a recording made within the previous 12 months.
- Choir biography.
- Conductor biography.
- Proposed musical program.
- Photographs of the choir and conductor.
Application deadlines
The festival listing gives an application deadline of 1 October 2026. The detailed competition regulations instead mention 11 April for applications and 25 April for notification of acceptance. The applicable deadlines for the 2027 edition must be confirmed directly with the organizers.