Participation

The program

WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2025

from 15:00 Arrival of the choirs / registration / distribution of food packages
6.30 p.m. Opening ceremony at Marienplatz

THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2025

10.00 a.m. Native-language church services in various churches in Munich city center
2.00 p.m. Concerts in various inner-city churches / workshops, studios
16.00 hrs Dress rehearsal for final service (Marienplatz)
20.00 hrs Open singing (Marienplatz)

FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2025

10.00 a.m. "Pueri macht Schule" - Singing with school classes (Marienplatz)
also Singing in social institutions Workshops, studios (including a visit to the Dachau concentration camp memorial)
11.00 a.m. Concerts in various inner-city churches
12.30 p.m. Choirmaster reception at the Bavarian State Parliament
16.00 | 18.30 | 21.00 Concerts in the Brunnenhof and the Herkulessaal
18.00 | 20.00 Concerts in the Frauenkirche, the Jesuit Church of St. Michael and the Theatinerkirche

SATURDAY, 19.07.2024 - REGIONAL DAY

during the day The choirs fan out into the surrounding regions
20.30 hrs Festival of Cultures (Marienplatz)

SUNDAY, 20.07.2025

09.00 a.m. Singing rehearsal (Marienplatz)
10.00 a.m. Closing service with H.E. Reinhard Cardinal Marx at Marienplatz
finally Farewell / Food distribution
1.00 p.m. Departure of the choirs

PRAYERS FOR PEACE IN THE CATHEDRAL

Thursday, July 17 at 12 noon, 3 p.m., 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Friday, July 18 at 12 noon, 3 p.m. and 10 p.m.

ACCOMMODATION

The choirs will be accommodated in hotels and hostels, which are divided into four categories.
The prices quoted are for accommodation in a shared room including breakfast.
For individual requests regarding accommodation (e.g. later departure), please contact Ms. Hartwig from the Appina Travel agency directly at nina.hartwig@appina-travel.com.

CATEGORY A

Youth hostels with S-Bahn connection in max. 1 km distance (without towels, possibly with deposit)

Price: 235 €

CATEGORY B

Middle-class hotels without S-Bahn connection (own bus for daily use is required)

Price: 220 €

CATEGORY C

Mid-range hotels with underground/train connections within a maximum distance of 1 km

Price: 250 €

CATEGORY D

Mid-range hotels within the Mittlerer Ring (B2R)

Price: 295 €

COSTS

The participation fee includes the costs for the choir book, meals on the day of arrival and departure and the ticket for local public transport. It is due together with the flat-rate meal fee immediately after binding registration and will be invoiced directly. The costs for the decentralized pre-festival will be invoiced separately by the German Choir Association Pueri Cantores in the event of participation.

Travel support: International choirs can choose a travel support during the registration process. You then will automatically receive your invoice which will already include your travel support.

Funding opportunities: Choirs, especially those planning a reciprocal visit, can apply to the Goethe-Institut for a travel grant.

PARTICIPANT CONTRIBUTION:

75,- € PER PERSON

If the accommodation

is not booked through the festival

95,- € PER PERSON

Food package
(6 meals)

60,- € PER PERSON

Participation in the pre-festival
(optional)

25,- € PER PERSON

REGISTRATION | LOG IN

Registrations for our choirs are now open!

The deadline for registration is January 31, 2025.

Please note that no cancelations or refunds are possible after submitting your registration. Information on persons can still be changed with your choir login until January 31. Late registrations are also possible until January 31. As soon as you have completed your registration, your place at the festival and, if selected, your accommodation are secured.

Choir registration Choir login

PRE-FESTIVAL

The Pre-Festival will take place from July 12 - 16, 2025. Choirs that do not come from Germany can be hosted by a partner choir in a German (arch)dioces. The registration for the pre festival is part of the general registration.

Find out more about the Pre Festival
Register here