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

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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

Cemetery

Normandy, France

Honoring nearly 10,000 American soldiers who died in Europe during World War II, this site is a historical landmark in memory of the 1944 invasion of Normandy. This cemetery and memorial is located near Omaha Beach and the English Channel, close to the Normandy landings. With the US flag flying proudly, visitors can attend the flag-lowering ceremony, which occurs twice each day. Performances here are sure to be emotional and inspiring.

Choir Band

Grand spa building and gardens in Germany

Baden-Baden, Germany

Built in 1912 and located opposite the Kurhaus, this Art Nouveau-style domed outdoor stage plays host to a variety of visiting musicians throughout the year. The Kurhaus and Outdoor Stage are also home to the Baden-Baden Philharmonic Orchestra.

Choir Orchestra Band

Baires Canta International Choral Festival

Buenos Aires, Argentina

The Baires Canta International Choral Festival in Buenos Aires brings together choirs from around the world to perform in iconic venues, including historic theaters and churches. Organized by FUNDECUA (Fundación para el Desarrollo, la Cultura y el Arte), the festival highlights Argentina’s rich musical heritage while providing a platform for cultural exchange and showcasing choral excellence on an international stage.

Choir

Bojnice

Central and Eastern Slovakia, Slovakia

Bojnice Castle is Slovakia’s best-known fairy-tale castle, frequently used as a film set and a wedding venue. The first written record of its existence dates from 1113, though today’s neo-Gothic remodeling dates from the early 20th century. The castle park is home to a zoological garden. Choral and chamber concerts are regularly held in the castle’s historic Hunyadi Hall.

Choir Orchestra Band

Chateau Chenonceau

Loire Valley, France

One of the most enchanting castles in the Loire Valley, this historic château offers a breathtaking setting for performances. Spanning the River Cher with its elegant arches, it has long been associated with French royalty and the arts. The château’s rich history, stunning Renaissance architecture, and beautifully manicured gardens provide an unforgettable backdrop for choral and instrumental ensembles. With its intimate chapel and grand galleries, the venue offers remarkable acoustics and an atmosphere of timeless elegance, making it a truly special place for musical performances.

Choir

Chateau de Blois

Loire Valley, France

The Château de Blois, located in France's picturesque Loire Valley, is not just an architectural marvel from the 13th century but also serves as an enchanting performance venue. This historic castle, with its blend of Medieval, Gothic, Renaissance, and Classical styles, provides a unique setting for various cultural events. It hosts theatrical performances, concerts, and art exhibitions within its grand halls and expansive grounds. The annual events held here leverage the dramatic and historical ambiance of the castle, making each performance a memorable experience for attendees.

Choir Orchestra Band

Chambord

Loire Valley, France

This sprawling creation commissioned by Francois I, towering over its deer-filled park, is one of the most recognized châteaux in the world. Featured in the building are works from collections of the Louvre and Compiegne, admired by nearly a million visitors each year. With guaranteed audiences any day, this is a top performance spot in the Loire Valley

Orchestra

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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