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Europäisches Jugendchor Festival Basel

Festival · Basel

The European Youth Choir Festival brings children's and youth choirs from all over Europe to Basel every two years over Ascension. Alongside the international programme, there is a Schwizer Büni and an open stage for Swiss choirs up to 25 years old.

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Applications open until 31 December 2026

Swiss youth choirs can apply for the national programme. The international application for 2027 is closed.

Schwizer Büni (new talent) · Form · 2027 edition

Open until 31 December 2026

National programme for Swiss children's and youth choirs up to 25 years old: Singplausch, Schwizer Büni and open stage in the Sing Garden.

Source: ejcf.ch, checked on 7 November 2026

Form · 2029 edition

Opens on 1 December 2027, deadline 31 January 2028 · Closed for 2027.

International application for choirs.

Source: ejcf.ch, checked on 7 November 2026
As of 7 November 2026 See all festival deadlines

Editions

  • 4 May 2027 – 9 May 2027

At a glance

Next edition
4 May 2027 – 9 May 2027
Place
Basel
Type
Festival
Size
medium-sized
Genres
Classical