Music brings us together
CantaRode brings together choirs, conductors and singers from different countries in Kerkrade. For four days, the festival celebrates outstanding choral music, artistic development, international encounters and the joy of singing together.
From competition to concert, from the stage to spontaneous encounters: CantaRode is more than a choral competition. It is an international festival experience to share together.
Registration for CantaRode 2027 is open until 15 December 2026.
Compete
Show us what your choir can do.
Present your choir in the international festival competition and receive valuable feedback from a professional international jury.
Feel the energy of CantaRode
One stage. Many voices. One shared passion.
CantaRode brings choirs from around the world together in Kerkrade for four days filled with music, connection and inspiration.
From 6 to 9 May 2027, choirs will take the stage to perform, compete and meet fellow singers from different countries and cultures.
Whether you come to participate or to experience the festival as a visitor: CantaRode is all about the power of singing together.
Four days. One shared passion.
From 6 to 9 May 2027, Kerkrade will be filled with international choral music. Two days of festival competition form the artistic heart of CantaRode, but there is much more to experience.
CantaRode Festival Choir
Sing together. Grow together.
A unique festival project that brings individual singers together to work towards a shared musical performance.
Singing in the heart of Europe
Kerkrade is located in a unique border region where the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium meet. Music and community life are deeply rooted here.
Internationally connected, welcoming and rich in musical tradition, Kerkrade is the natural home of CantaRode.
Will your choir take the stage in 2027?
Experience four days of international choral music in Kerkrade from 6 to 9 May 2027 and become part of CantaRode.
Registration is open until 15 December 2026.
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