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We’re thrilled to announce an exciting new addition to our 2026 festival — the first edition of our Choral Composition Course with award-winning Irish composer Seán Doherty . This three-day intensive course culminates in a workshop with Chamber Choir Ireland and their conductor Gabriel Crouch, giving participants the unique opportunity to receive…
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We’re thrilled to finally reveal the nine world-class choirs competing for the Fleischmann International Trophy at next year’s festival! You won’t want to miss the chance to hear them live — grab your tickets now for the Fleischmann Gala Concert on Saturday 2nd May and the Closing Gala Concert on Sunday 3rd…
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The Cork International Choral Festival invites applications for the position of Festival Administrator. Position: Festival Administrator (Part-Time, 20 Hours per Week) The Festival Administrator will work closely with the Festival Office to perform a range of designated administrative, organisational, and logistical duties essential to the successful operation of the Festival. The role…
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Cork Freemasons Presents 15th Musical Miscellany Saturday 22nd November 2025, from 7 pm The Methodist Church Centre, 'Ardfallen', Ballinlough, This year's special fundraising concert will benefit AdVic (Advocate for Victims of Homicide), Freemasons' Hall Extension Fund and Cork International Choral Festival. The concert – entitled A Musical Miscellany – will comprise of…
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The time has come! We’re thrilled to announce next year’s Gala Concerts programme, along with an exclusive pre-sale period for our Friends of the Festival throughout the month. Wednesday 29th April, 8pm: Opening Gala concert with choristers from St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, Dublin, St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork, and Cork Children’s Choir ,…
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Conductors are being encouraged to sign up for the 2026 International Choral Conducting Course as part of the Cork International Choral Festival Now in its fifth year, the three-and-a-half day, intensive, hands-on course runs from Tuesday 28th April – Friday 1st May 2026 and will offer a range of techniques to develop…
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We’re so excited to finally announce the full lineup for our Choral Christmas Cheer concerts — happening on Friday 28th & Sunday 30th November! Join us for another magical edition of our beloved Christmas fundraisers, directed by the exceptional Catherine Mahon Buckley. 🎟️ Tickets are selling fast — get yours now here…
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The Cork International Choral Festival is looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated candidates for the 71st edition! We are looking for passionate candidates who are keen to establish a career in the festivals and music events industry. The internship positions are available for the period January-May 2026 . What you will learn and be…
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2025 Choral Christmas Cheer 📍 Friday 28th November, 7.30 pm , Church of Christ our Light, Ballincollig 📍 Sunday 30th November, 7.30 pm , St. Micheal's Church, Blackrock Save the dates! The summer may be just behind us, but we already have exciting news for the festive season! Cork International Choral Festival’s…
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If you, your choir, or your friends are interested in hearing some of the wonderful choral music performed at the 2025 festival again, un-mastered audio recordings of all the City Hall competition sessions, as well as the Fleischmann Gala and Closing Gala Concert, are now available for sale (€15/session) on this page…
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Step into the spirit of the festival through the lens of our talented photographers, who captured the joy, energy, and unforgettable moments of this 2025's edition. Relive the magic — one beautiful moment at a time. The complete photo gallery for the 2025 festival is now available! At this link , you…
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The Cork International Choral Festival came to a climactic penultimate close with its Awards Ceremony at 5.45pm, Sunday 4th May 2025 in Cork City Hall. Following a hugely successful Festival, the Jury results were finally announced for all sections of the Festival’s varied and prestigious categories. International and national choirs from near…
Read more →Tickets for the Chamber Choir Ireland on Friday 2nd May at 7:30pm, St Fin Barre's Cathedral, are sold out. We are delighted by the overwhelming interest again this year! Thank you all, and we look forward to seeing you there. 2025 Gala Concerts Schedule: Wednesday, 30th April, 8pm: Opening Gala, Elgar’s The…
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