February 12, 2026 Encore Tours Announcing Encore’s Best Promotion for Early Planners If you’re starting to think about an international performance tour in 2027 or 2028, this is an especially good moment to begin the conversation. Backstage Blog Planning Your Tour Learn More
January 27, 2026 Encore Tours How an Encore Performance Tour Works: From Planning to Final Concert Backstage Blog Featured Resources Planning Your Tour Learn More
December 11, 2025 Encore Tours Announcing the 2026 Encore Crescendo Contest Backstage Blog Learn More
October 14, 2025 Encore Tours Cancel for Any Reason Travel Protection: Why Encore Travelers Choose to Upgrade Backstage Blog Featured Resources Learn More
November 29, 2018 Ward Dilmore Three Gifts: How to Make the Most of the Holiday Performance Season It’s here! The holiday performance season includes one of your most-attended concerts of the year and the spirit of giving is in the air. Backstage Blog
November 27, 2018 Yuri Kim 10 Music Organizations to Support this Holiday Season As musicians, we’re all extremely grateful for the gift of music and recognize how valuable it can be. Backstage Blog
November 15, 2018 Yuri Kim Announcing the Winners of the 2018 #MoreEncore Passenger Photo Contest Every year, Encore Tours runs the #MoreEncore Photo Contest, a photo/video contest for participants of our performance trips. Backstage Blog
November 14, 2018 Kaitlynn Eaton Musical Celebrations Around the World – World Opera Day A beloved art form is finally getting its day in the spotlight…on the calendar. February 8th is World Opera Day! In Western culture, opera is a ubiquitous art form. Backstage Blog
November 14, 2018 Kaitlynn Eaton Musical Celebrations Around the World – Music in Our Schools Month The National Association for Music Education (NAfME), among the world’s largest arts education organizations, is the only association that addresses all aspects of music education. Backstage Blog
November 14, 2018 Callum MacKenzie Musical Celebrations Around the World – Jazz Appreciation Month Every April, musicians, directors, and jazz lovers from across the U.S. celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month. Backstage Blog
November 14, 2018 Kaitlynn Eaton Musical Celebrations Around the World – International Drum Month International Drum Month, taking place every May, encourages people to learn about different types of drums, drumming styles, and percussion. Backstage Blog
November 14, 2018 Aditi Patel Musical Celebrations Around the World – Diwali Diwali or Deepavali literally translates to “celebration of lights.” This festival is celebrated by people of Hindu origin. Backstage Blog
November 14, 2018 Kate Huffman Musical Celebrations Around the World – National Jukebox Day National Jukebox Day celebrates the classic musical machine, the jukebox! The first forms of automated coin-operated musical devices included music boxes and player pianos, whic… Backstage Blog