The 19th Fukushima Vocal Ensemble Competition 2026
"Inspiring singing voices, Resonating to the true skies"
19 March – 22 March 2026 Fukushima, Japan

The Fukushima Vocal Ensemble Competition is the largest choral competition for small vocal ensemble groups (2-16 singers) in Japan. Every year we invite more than 120 top level choirs selected from all over Japan as well as all around the world to share the joy of singing
Fukushima is known as the “Kingdom of Choirs” in Japan, which has a large population of music fans and award-winning choirs. You are cordially invited to experience the fascinating atmosphere of our music cities, and let your singing voices ring out together under the sky, that a 19th century poet once described as the “True Sky.”

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Guidelines for applicants

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Lottery

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Mass Singing

Sheet music of the competition song "From Dawn to Nightfall" is released by Panamusica.