15th EUROPEAN YOUTH CHOIR FESTIVAL BASEL, SWITZERLAND, 4 – 9 MAY 2027

The EJCF Basel ranges among the most important platforms for highly qualified children’s and youth choirs in the world. Every two years in May (Ascension) eleven outstanding choirs from European countries, one guest choir from a non-European country and six selected choirs from Switzerland thrill an audience of over 36,000 concert-goers in more than 50 events. Apart from the high-quality music, the festival focuses on the youngsters’ interaction among themselves as well as with the locals. All singers are hosted in guest families. The festival covers all costs of the invited choirs. Have a look at our short video presentation of the European Youth Choir Festival Basel and read the exciting report of Cristina from Romania. Registration opens from 1 December – 31 January 2026