Fleischmann International Gala Concert – Session I and II

Enjoy unbeatable value for our six Gala Concerts with the Friend of the Festival pass discount! Purchase at least one ticket to activate the Single Pass (€120 instead of €195), or two tickets to activate the Double Pass (€200 instead of €390), for each of the six evening Gala Concerts. For the concerts in Cork City Hall, all tickets should be purchased in either the Balcony or Front Parterre.

Witness some of the world’s top amateur choirs

This exquisite concert will offer audiences the opportunity to hear some of the world’s top amateur choirs competing for the Fleischmann International Trophy, one of the most prestigious choral prizes in Europe. Judged by a panel of eminent musicians and choral experts, the competition will be presented in a concert format and will feature music from Renaissance to contemporary and compositions from each choir’s home country. It is a real opportunity for audiences to discover a range of interesting music sung to a very high standard.

In 2026 the Fleischmann International Trophy Competition will take place in two sessions:

• Session I at 3pm
• Session II at 8pm

Tickets for the 8pm session also entitle entry to the 3pm session.

Programme:

Guest performance: Madrigal 75 (Cork)

Surrey Hills Chamber Choir (UK)
UCC Singers (Ireland)
Vancouver Youth Choir (Canada)

Interval

Guest performance: Portadown Male Voice Choir (Northern Ireland)

Kammerchor der Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg (Germany)
Dublin Youth Chamber Choir (Ireland)

Ticket Exchange/Refund
Once purchased tickets cannot be exchanged or refunds given. Refunds will only be made in the event of a cancelled performance.