Performance Venues

Where your ensemble performs shapes everything about a tour: how you prepare, how you sound and what your musicians remember long after they get home. Encore books dynamic venues around the world, from soaring cathedrals and historic concert halls to opera houses and festival stages, each one matched to your ensemble and your repertoire.

Every Encore concert comes with a guaranteed audience, so your ensemble performs for a full, engaged house. Explore the venues below, then ask your tour consultant to build your favorites into your tour.

Every kind of stage

Dynamic venues,
matched to your ensemble

Choirs bloom in a cathedral’s acoustic. Orchestras need a real stage. Jazz bands want a crowd. We start with your ensemble and your program, then find the rooms that make them shine.

Full church audience at a Chico Community Choir concert in Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer, France

Cathedrals & churches

Resonant sacred spaces where choirs and orchestras give concerts or sing for Mass, from Vienna to Vatican City.

Concert halls

Purpose-built halls with the stage space and acoustics for full orchestras, bands and choirs.

Concert at Teatro Mancinelli, Orvieto

Theaters & opera houses

Historic theaters and opera houses, from gilded Italian jewel boxes to grand national stages.

Outdoor performance

Festivals & outdoor stages

Festival stages, castle courtyards, gardens and squares, where ensembles play to big open-air crowds.

Guaranteed audiences

A full house
at every concert

Performing for an empty room is every director’s worry. On an Encore tour, it isn’t yours.

Every concert we book comes with a guaranteed audience. We work with venues and local partners who know their communities, so your ensemble performs for real listeners, whether that is a Sunday congregation, a festival crowd or a concert hall audience.

  • Audiences arranged for every Encore concert
  • Venues chosen for your ensemble’s size, sound and repertoire
  • Rehearsal time, staging and logistics handled before you arrive
How we plan your concerts
big audience

Signature stages

Iconic venues
around the world

A few of the landmark venues where Encore ensembles have performed, on four continents. Click any venue to learn more.

Vienna Musikverein, Austria

Vienna, Austria

The Musikverein is one of the most prestigious classical performance venues in the world. The globally-esteemed acoustics and architectural grandeur make the 'Great Hall' an unparalleled location for a classical concert. The Musikverein, home of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, has an impressive calendar of classical events. It would be a true honor for any classical performer to play here.

Orchestra Band

St. Peter’s Basilica

Rome, Italy

Choirs can sing for Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica, one of the most memorable performances a tour can offer.

Choir

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Teatro Colon auditorium, Mar del Plata

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Teatro Colón is the main opera house in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and is among the top 5 venues in the world with the best acoustics—even Pavarotti thought so! The theater opened in May of 1908 with Verdi's Aida and has up to 2,500 seats and standing room for 1,000 people.

Choir

Montreal

Montreal, Canada

Located in Old Montreal, The Notre Dame Basilica's Gothic exterior faces the Place d' Armes square. Upon entry, visitors are stunned by the colorful and intricate designs found on the ceiling and walls which depict scenes of Montreal's religious history. Musical programming includes regular choral and organ performances; perhaps your group is next!

Choir Orchestra Band

Osaka Festival Hall

Osaka, Japan

Osaka Festival Hall is a renowned concert venue located within the Festival Tower in Kita-ku, Osaka. With a seating capacity of 2,700, this hall is celebrated for its outstanding acoustics, maintaining the original sound quality loved by musicians and audiences since its first opening in 1958. Rebuilt in 2013, the hall retains its classic design while integrating modern facilities, providing an immersive auditory experience with a 30-meter-wide stage. Home to the Osaka Philharmonic Orchestra, the hall also hosts prominent performances, including the Osaka International Festival, making it a prestigious hub for classical and contemporary music in Japan.

Choir Orchestra Band

Cathedral Dublin

Dublin, Ireland

Situated in medieval Dublin, Christ Church is not only the seat of the Roman Catholic archbishops but is also the seat of the Church of Ireland. Founded around 1028 the cathedral was rebuilt and renovated many times throughout history and is now accented by flying buttresses, high arching stone ceilings, and, most notably, the Grand Organ which appears to be floating in the air! The Cathedral is home to one of the most reputable choirs in Ireland whose origins trace back to 1493 when the choir school was founded.

Choir Orchestra Band

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Where your ensemble
could perform

Explore venues around the world where Encore choirs, bands and orchestras have performed. Click a pin to see a city’s venues.

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Aarthus Festival

Aarhus, Denmark

One of Scandinavia’s premier cultural events, this festival transforms Aarhus into a vibrant celebration of arts and creativity for ten days every year. Since its inception in 1965, it has featured a broad array of music, theatre, dance, and visual arts, attracting international and emerging talents. The festival fills the city with street performances, installations, and activities suitable for all ages, reflecting Aarhus's lively cultural scene. It’s a platform for innovation and community, drawing global visitors to experience the city's unique cultural vitality.

Choir Orchestra Band

Academy of Music (University of Ljubljana)

Ljubljana, Slovenia

The Academy of Music at the University of Ljubljana is a prestigious venue known for its exceptional acoustics and role in shaping Slovenia’s musical culture. Located in the city’s heart, its concert halls offer an ideal setting for ensembles to perform in a space that has nurtured generations of world-class musicians, making it an inspiring and distinguished choice.

Choir Orchestra Band

Acireale Cathedral

Acireale, Italy

This historic gem is renowned for its baroque grandeur and intricate interior, making it an exceptional venue for choral performances. Dating back to the 15th century and dedicated to the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the cathedral underwent significant renovations over the centuries, embodying a blend of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles. Its impressive acoustics and atmospheric setting provide a magnificent backdrop for choral groups, while the central location offers easy access to Acireale’s charming piazzas, local cafes, and scenic coastal views.

Choir

Aegidien Church

Hanover, Germany

The Aegidienkirche in Hanover, Germany, stands as a moving memorial to the tragedies of war. Originally built in the 14th century, it was largely destroyed in World War II and has been left in ruins as a reminder and commemoration of war victims. Within its preserved walls and bell tower, which now houses a peace bell from Hiroshima, the site symbolizes hope and reconciliation. Hosting events and exhibitions dedicated to peace, the Aegidienkirche's ruins poignantly underscore the cost of conflict and the universal desire for peace.

Choir

Agora House of Culture and Sport

Szombathely, Hungary

Agora House of Culture and Sport in Szombathely is a versatile venue for musical performances, offering modern facilities and a welcoming atmosphere. Its flexible auditorium provides an ideal space for musicians to perform, making it a great option for those seeking a quality venue in the city’s cultural scene.

Choir Orchestra Band

Akureyrarkirkja

Akureyri, Iceland

Akureyrarkirkja is a prominent Lutheran church in northern Iceland, designed by Guðjón Samúelsson and completed in 1940. It features a 3200-pipe organ, bas-reliefs by Ásmundur Sveinsson, an altarpiece by Danish artist Edvard Lehmann, windows by J. Wippel & Co., and a baptismal font by Corrado Vigni. Its unique acoustics and striking architecture make it an ideal venue for choirs, offering a resonant and inspiring setting for performances.

Choir

Alte Aula (University of Heidelberg)

Heidelberg, Germany

Located within Heidelberg University, Alte Aula is a historic concert hall that has long served as a distinguished venue for choral performances. Originally built in the 19th century, this beautifully adorned auditorium features intricate wood paneling, grand chandeliers, and an atmosphere steeped in academic and musical tradition. With a history of hosting prestigious concerts and ceremonies, Alte Aula provides an elegant and refined setting for visiting choirs, offering a unique connection to Heidelberg’s rich cultural and intellectual heritage.

Choir Orchestra Band

Rcm Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

London, United Kingdom

Located in the Royal College of Music, this concert hall can accommodate large orchestras/choirs and features new lighting and sound equipment, perfect for capturing professional shots and recordings of your ensemble! Joint concerts are also possible with the college students for a nice international exchange.

Choir Orchestra Band

Concert management

From first rehearsal
to final bow

A great venue is only the start. Our team manages every concert so you can focus on the music.

From sacred-space concerts and international festivals to community exchanges, we coordinate rehearsal times, stage setup, instrument rentals and venue requirements, and our staff are with you on concert day.

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Good to know

Venue questions
from directors

Can we choose the venues our ensemble performs in?

Yes. Tell your tour consultant which venues interest you and we will request them for your dates. Availability depends on each venue’s own season and, for churches and cathedrals, the liturgical calendar, so we always suggest strong alternatives as well.

Will there really be an audience?

Yes. Every Encore concert comes with a guaranteed audience. We arrange it with each venue and our local partners as part of booking the performance.

Do venues ask for a recording or repertoire list?

Many well-known concert halls and cathedrals review a recording, repertoire list and ensemble bio before confirming a performance. Your tour consultant tells you what each venue needs and submits the request for you.

What should choirs know about singing at Mass?

Singing during a Mass is a liturgical role, not a concert, so repertoire needs to suit the service and is usually approved in advance. We share each church’s guidelines early so you can plan your program.

Do we need to bring large instruments?

Usually not. Percussion, timpani, keyboards and other large instruments can often be rented locally. We collect your instrument list before the tour and confirm what each venue provides.

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