FESTIVAL Programme

INTRODUCTION
The young2027bohemia prague festival will be the 22nd edition in the line of youngbohemia festivals (former youngprague festivals). The event was established in 2003 and within the years became known worldwide as the most popular venue for young people aged 8-26 who have an active interest in music and choir singing. 2020, 2021 and 2022 festivals did not take place due to the worldwide coronavirus pandemic. young2023bohemia festival returned back and was great again. In 2027 we are expecting hundreds of young singers and musicians from all over the world. Friendly, cultural and secure ambience of Prague as a venue is unique. Participants have a chance to show their talent and skill, meet new friends and at the same time to enjoy the beauty of probably the most attractive city in Central Europe.

FESTIVAL CONCEPT
The festival consists of two parts: A - public presentations; B - competition. Participating ensembles decide their participation format. Participants shall be young orchestras and choirs in both categories.

A) Public presentations
Participants - choirs, orchestras and other music ensembles (even non-traditional) - will have one concert performance and will learn and rehearse and perform one joint composition with all the other participants.
B) Competition part
The orchestra competition shall have five categories a) brass/winds music orchestras, b) symphonic&string orchestras; c) jazz orchestras, d) folklore music (music or music+singing, e) pop and other. 
 
The choir competition shall have five categories a) mixed choirs, b) boys/young man choirs, c) girls choirs, d) children choirs and e) spiritual/gospel./jazz/pop. In the categories mixed choirs, boys/young man choirs, girls choirs and children choirs one composition from a Czech composer shall be compulsory.
 
Detailed information pack shall be emailed on receipt of the preliminary registration form.

 

FESTIVAL DATE
young2027bohemia prague dates are 11th-14th March 2027 (Thursday-Sunday).

FESTIVAL ORGANISER
The festival is organised by CODAN AGENTURA  www.codan-agentura.com in cooperation with Events Bohemiia and Music Travel Agency Prague.

FESTIVAL PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

Thursday, 11th March 2027
Arrivals of ensembles
Dinner in festival hotels or restaurants
Friday, 12th March 2027
Reception of leaders in Prague Townhall
Festival opening concert
Choirs&orchestras competition (non-competing ensembles city tour and/or watch the competition)
Dinner in festival hotels or restaurants
Saturday, 13th March 2027
Concerts and public performances in the National House and/or churches
Get-Together party in the National House
Dinner in festival hotels or restaurants
AWARDS and Disco
Sunday, 14th March 2027
Individual departures after breakfast

(Note: Subject to circumstances the final festival programme may be amended closer to the date.)

PRICES
Please contact us for festival package prices in the following hotel categories:

Hotel category
 Budget
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Package price per person in twin/triple/fourbedded rooms
On request
On reguest
On request
Single room supplement for three nights
On request
On request
On request

 

Package price includes:

  • participation fee in young2027bohemia programme
  • three overnights in a hotel of your choice
  • three breakfasts
  • three dinners in a hotel or a restaurant
  • guided  walking city tour of Prague
  • services of a local guide for all festival programme activities in English or German language
  • one free place for every 20 paying participants

The prices are valid provided that there are at least 60% of young people/students up to 26 years of age in a group.

The price does not include:

  • transportation. Please note that organisers would be happy to arrange local transportation to/from festival functions as per your requirements.)

NEXT STEP
Please fill in and dispatch following preliminary booking form to make us aware of your interest. We would like to have the completed preliminary booking form from you latest 30th November 2026. On receipt of the completed form we will send you a detailed information pack that will give you the detailed information to make a decision about your participation.

Local partners and representatives
In some countries youngbohemia festivals are also marketed by our partners. You may find them and contact in your country, they should also be able to help you with your transportation arrangements.

Ireland
+353 (0) 1 888 7830
reservations@choircontactireland.ie
USA
+1 800 624 0166
youngprague@music-contact.com

 

WE VERY MUCH LOOK FORWARD TO MEET YOU IN  PRAGUE MARCH 2027 !!!