Prague Advent Choral Meeting

2025 – 20th Anniversary of the Prague Advent Choral Meeting!

We are delighted to invite your choir to join us in celebrating 20 years of choral music in one of Europe’s most enchanting cities. For this special edition, Prague warmly welcomes choirs from around the world for a truly moving and unforgettable musical gathering.

Join the largest choral festival in Europe, right in the heart of Prague’s magical Old Town, surrounded by historic streets, glowing Christmas markets, and majestic baroque churches.
Experience a unique atmosphere, where music, heritage, and the spirit of Christmas come together in a warm and festive celebration that only Prague can offer.

Event Details – 2025 Dates

Prague Advent Choral Meeting I
November 27 – 30, 2025

Prague Advent Choral Meeting II
December 04 – 07, 2025

Prague Advent Choral Meeting III
December 11 – 14, 2025

Who Can Participate?

The choral meetings are open to choirs of all kinds (minimum 14 singers), including:

Mixed, men’s and women’s choirs
Children’s choirs
Barbershop groups, gospel ensembles, church choirs
Gregorian chant groups, instrumental vocal ensembles, and more....

This is not a competition, but a joyful opportunity to meet choirs from different countries, sing together, and make new friendships in the magical setting of Prague’s Old Town.

Music, Culture & Atmosphere

Prague is a city of music and history. While participating in the festival, you’ll have the chance to:

Discover Czech history and traditions
Visit historical monuments and enjoy guided walking tours
Perform in majestic churches such as:
- St. Nicolas Church (1732–1737)
- St. Salvator Church (1611–1614)
Experience the city from a boat on the Vltava River
Enjoy Czech cuisine, theatre, opera and Prague’s festive nightlife

Performance Highlights

Most choirs arrive on Thursday and leave on Sunday, but Friday arrivals are possible.
Based on your stay, you will have:

One or two public performances (30 minutes) in Old Town churches
A Friendship Concert on Saturday morning, where all choirs sing together
A chance to sing at a Christmas market or accompany a Holy Mass on Sunday