Golden gate Festival 2026
public Concerts

Experience the sound of the world this July at the 2026 Golden Gate International Children’s & Youth Choral Festival. Over the course of one remarkable week, more than 400 young singers from across Europe, Asia, and the United States will gather in the San Francisco Bay Area to share their artistry through concerts and collaborative performances that celebrate both excellence and cultural exchange.

Our Festival concerts offer audiences a rare opportunity to witness the depth and diversity of today’s global choral traditions! The week begins with the electrifying Opening Sing-Off Concert, where all participating choirs take the stage in a joyful Parade of Nations and preview performances. Throughout the Festival week free Spotlight Concerts highlight individual ensembles and special collaborations in welcoming community venues. The celebration culminates in the powerful Closing Ceremony Concert, featuring award-winning choirs and a breathtaking massed-choir performance uniting hundreds of voices in song.

Whether you are a longtime supporter of choral music or discovering it for the first time, these performances invite you to witness not only extraordinary musicianship, but the friendships, understanding, and shared humanity that emerge when young people from around the world come together to sing.

Purchase tickets to our 2 ticketed events below or join us at the free spotlight concerts!