Voice of spirits - Choir festival

From May 13 to May 17, 2026, Graz will transform into a center of choral music. The festival "Voices of Spirit" invites you to discover the diversity of choral music. Look forward to daily concerts, captivating workshops, and intensive courses.

For 2026, extraordinary artists and ensembles will again come to Graz. This includes the renowned Latvian composer Ēriks Ešenvalds as "Artist in Residence" and Jan Schumacher and Tori Longdon with a conducting masterclass. Furthermore, the well-known jazz singer Simone Kopmajer will lead the Vocal Music masterclass.

Concert dates:

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | Graz City Center
18:00 Opening Long Night of Choirs | Landhaushof
19:00-21:30 Long Night of Choirs | 46 choirs and ensembles in 8 different locations
21:45 Conclusion Long Night of Choirs | Landhaushof

Thursday, May 14, 2026 | Stefaniensaal
17:00 Opening concert | Stefaniensaal
20:00 Gala concert PASSION & RESURRECTION | Stefaniensaal

Friday, May 15, 2026 | Andräkirche, J.J.Fux Conservatory
17:00 Concert of youth choirs | Andräkirche
18:00 Concert Vocal Music | J.J.Fux Conservatory
19:00 Concert Out of Graz | Parish Church Stiwoll
20:00 Concert SOUND & GROOVE | Andräkirche

Saturday, May 16, 2026 | Landhaushof, Andräkirche, Schutzengelkirche
11:00 Concert of festival choirs | Landhaushof
13:00 Sing Together | Landhaushof
16:30 Final concert Masterclass & Project Choir | Andräkirche
20:00 Concert HEAVEN & EARTH | Schutzengelkirche

Sunday, May 17, 2026 | Cathedral
10:00 Mass | Cathedral

You can find tickets here.