International Federation for Choral Music

World Choral EXPO, Lisbon, Portugal, 3-7 September 2022

Registrations open!

Choirs, vocal ensembles, and individuals from all over the world can now register to participate in the educational and exchange program of the World Choral EXPO, organized for the second time in the beautiful city of Lisbon, Portugal. See WCE 2022 for more details on this exciting IFCM program, including the invited guest choirs and vocal ensembles and the schedule-at-a-glance for performances, workshops, masterclasses, and seminars. Choirs, vocal ensembles, and individuals are invited to join the international choral community to celebrate the joy, and privilege, of singing together again!

Last minute update! A new website for the World Choral EXPO is on the way! It is only a matter of days now until you will be able to visit this new website, register for the World Choral EXPO in Lisbon, Portugal, and confirm your online registration with a very secure payment system.

Conditions of Participation for Choirs and Vocal Ensembles

• Option to perform one or two 30-minute concerts organized by the WCE (free choice of repertoire). Of course, additional concerts in the city/region can be organized by the choir itself.
• Common workshops with other participating/invited choirs and the opportunity to meet, exchange, sing, and perform in some of the most extraordinary venues in the historical city of Lisbon.
• All travel, accommodation, and meal expenses during the WCE are the responsibility of the choirs and vocal ensembles.
• Participation fees:
  • Choirs (15 singers and more): 350 Euros for the entire choir, conductor(s), accompanists, staff, and chaperons.
  • Vocal Ensembles (from 2 to 15 singers): 250 Euros for the entire ensemble.

Special offer for choirs and vocal ensembles from Portugal: FREE participation!

Read more on the conditions of participation and special requirements here.

Registration form for choirs and vocal ensembles can be found here.

Conditions of Participation for Individuals

For conductors, singers, and choral enthusiasts who want to join all segments of our festival:

• Full access to the entire WCE 2022 program
• Participation fee: 150 Euros per person
• All travel, accommodation, and meal expenses during the WCE are the responsibility of the individual participants.

Special offer for students:

• Participation fee: 100 Euros per person. Proof of student status will be requested.

Special offer for individuals and students from Portugal: 50% discount!

Read more on the conditions of participation and special requirements here. Registration form for individuals can be found here.