International Choral Competition

New ICCAV

The 7^th International Choral Competition Ave Verum 2026 will take place from 8–10 May 2026 at the Congress Center Baden and the Parish Church of St. Stephan. All events, including the Meet & Greet and the Award Ceremony, will be open to the public this year. Day tickets cost €15.00 and will be available at the CCB ticket counter and at the Beethovenhaus.

Ten renowned international choirs will compete at ICC Ave Verum 2026, including the Moravski Chamber Choir Kyiv (Ukraine) under the direction of Olena Radko. This high-calibre amateur choir, which thrilled audiences in Baden during a concert at the Frauenkirche in 2024, has won numerous national and international awards. The choir will also be performing in a benefit concert at the Frauenkirche Baden on 7 May 2026 at 7:00 pm. Admission is free; donations are welcome.
In addition to its participation in the competition, the choir will perform the world premiere of the winning work of the International Ave Verum Composition Competition 2025 during the Long Night of Choirs on 9 May 2026 at 6:30 pm at the Parish Church of St. Stephan, Baden. Admission is free; donations are welcome.