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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Amazon Theatre

Manaus, Brazil

The Amazon Theatre in Manaus stands as one of Brazil’s most remarkable cultural landmarks. Nestled in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, this grand opera house boasts opulent architecture and exceptional acoustics, making it an extraordinary venue for musical performances. Ensembles performing at the Amazon Theatre will experience the rich cultural heritage of the region while presenting their music in one of the most unique and prestigious settings in Latin America.

Choir Orchestra Band

Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus

Epidaurus, Greece

The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus offers an extraordinary opportunity for an impromptu performance in one of the world’s best-preserved classical theaters. Known for its perfect acoustics and breathtaking design, this historic venue allows ensembles to perform in a space that once hosted ancient Greek dramas. An impromptu performance here creates a powerful connection between the performers and the venue’s timeless atmosphere, providing a rare chance to experience the magic of performing in a location where history and music come together in perfect harmony.

Choir

Ancient Theatre of Plovdiv

Plovdiv, Bulgaria

The Ancient Theatre of Plovdiv is one of the best-preserved Roman theaters in the world and one of the most breathtaking stages in Europe. Built nearly 2,000 years ago in the heart of ancient Philippopolis, its marble tiers rise against the hills of the Old Town with sweeping views toward the Rhodope Mountains. Rediscovered in the 1970s and carefully restored, the open-air theater once again hosts summer opera, concerts, and festivals, offering ensembles an unforgettable setting where music meets two millennia of history.

Choir Orchestra Band

Baxter Theatre Centre

Cape Town, South Africa

The Baxter Theatre Centre is a leading performing arts venue in South Africa and a hub for student and professional productions. Ensembles may perform on one of the theatre’s stages or participate in collaborative programming with university musicians, offering both performance exposure and artistic exchange.

Choir Orchestra Band

Beijing Daxing Theater

Beijing, China

Beijing Daxing Theater is a modern performing arts venue located in Beijing’s rapidly developing Daxing District. Designed to host concerts, theatrical productions, and cultural events, the theater features a spacious auditorium, contemporary architecture, and professional stage and lighting systems. Its strong acoustics and welcoming performance environment make it well-suited for visiting ensembles, offering groups the opportunity to perform for local audiences in one of Beijing’s growing cultural centers.

Choir Orchestra Band

Britten Theatre, Royal College of Music

London, United Kingdom

The Britten Theatre in London, celebrated for its excellent acoustics and intimate ambiance, is a preferred venue for opera and various musical performances. Designed in the classic Italian opera house style, it features a proscenium arch, orchestra pit, and advanced lighting systems. Home to the RCM Opera Studio, the theatre hosts three operas annually, along with other instrumental shows. With a seating capacity of 390 and extensive technical facilities, it also accommodates lectures and corporate events, making it a versatile space for both artistic and professional gatherings.

Choir Orchestra Band

Croatian National Theater in Split

Split, Croatia

The Croatian National Theater in Split is a renowned cultural landmark, celebrated for its elegant architecture and artistic legacy. Established in 1893, this prestigious venue has hosted countless performances, from operas to symphonies, and remains a cornerstone of Split’s vibrant arts scene. Known for its excellent acoustics and historical charm, the theater provides an inspiring setting for ensembles to perform in one of Croatia’s most revered cultural institutions.

Choir Orchestra Band

Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb

Zagreb, Croatia

The Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb, established in 1860, is a neo-baroque landmark that has been central to Croatia's cultural life. Designed by Viennese architects Ferdinand Fellner and Hermann Helmer, the theatre opened its doors in 1895 and has since hosted a diverse array of performances, including drama, opera, and ballet. Notably, it has featured works by prominent Croatian authors and international classics, attracting world-renowned artists such as Franz Liszt and Richard Strauss.

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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