22nd International Choral Festival Mundus Cantat Sopot 2026
Very soon, this seaside resort will resonate with multilingual singing. From May 15 to 23, 2026, the 22nd International Choral Festival Mundus Cantat Sopot will take place—one of the most important choral events in Central Europe.
Four continents, one language – music
Four continents, one language – music
This year’s edition will bring together 15 choirs from eight countries: the Czech Republic, Estonia, the Philippines, Lithuania, Canada, Kazakhstan, Iceland, and Ukraine. Outstanding ensembles from across Poland will also compete. In total, 20 competition performances are planned, evaluated by an international jury.It’s a rare opportunity to hear musical traditions from Europe, Asia, North America, and the Pacific in one place—from sacred and classical music, through folk from different corners of the world, to jazz, gospel, and contemporary repertoire.
Festival program
Charity concert – May 15
The festival will open with a performance by special guest WE SING-WEESTLING Choir, supporting the Sopot Social Welfare Home. The event highlights the social mission of Mundus Cantat, combining art with charitable activity.
Competition auditions – May 21–23
Three days of intense competition across a wide range of categories and styles. Performances will take place in churches, concert halls, and cultural institutions across Sopot.Grand concert of the Sopot Mundus Cantat ChoirThe host choir will present a rich repertoire, culminating in a performance of A Little Jazz Mass by Bob Chilcott, accompanied by Cezary Paciorek and outstanding jazz instrumentalists. Joining the performance will be the Olivia Centre Choir and the Choir of the SWPS University Faculty of Psychology in Sopot. The concert will be conducted by Joanna Ślesicka (Szutowicz).
Final concert – May 23
All festival choirs will perform together the medieval hymn Gaude Mater Polonia and the fanfare Cantemus nostrum canticum by Beata Wróblewska—an outcome of workshops led by Prof. Marcin Tomczak.
Mundus Cantat Master Workshops
April 7 – May 21
Preparation of A Little Jazz Mass and an a cappella program featuring works ranging from the Kashubian Suite to compositions inspired by the traditions of Japan, Africa, and South America.
May 23
A one-day workshop for all festival participants led by Artistic Director Prof. Marcin Tomczak.
Full program you can find HERE
Mundus Cantat is more than just a competition. For an entire week, the city transforms into a stage: open-air concerts in parks and squares, performances in churches, choral parades, and “up-close” presentations. The festival reaches both residents and visitors, creating the atmosphere of a true celebration of music.
For over two decades, Mundus Cantat has been building bridges between cultures. Its 22nd edition confirms that Sopot is a place where the world comes together to sing with one voice.
Festival program
Charity concert – May 15
The festival will open with a performance by special guest WE SING-WEESTLING Choir, supporting the Sopot Social Welfare Home. The event highlights the social mission of Mundus Cantat, combining art with charitable activity.
Competition auditions – May 21–23
Three days of intense competition across a wide range of categories and styles. Performances will take place in churches, concert halls, and cultural institutions across Sopot.Grand concert of the Sopot Mundus Cantat ChoirThe host choir will present a rich repertoire, culminating in a performance of A Little Jazz Mass by Bob Chilcott, accompanied by Cezary Paciorek and outstanding jazz instrumentalists. Joining the performance will be the Olivia Centre Choir and the Choir of the SWPS University Faculty of Psychology in Sopot. The concert will be conducted by Joanna Ślesicka (Szutowicz).
Final concert – May 23
All festival choirs will perform together the medieval hymn Gaude Mater Polonia and the fanfare Cantemus nostrum canticum by Beata Wróblewska—an outcome of workshops led by Prof. Marcin Tomczak.
Mundus Cantat Master Workshops
April 7 – May 21
Preparation of A Little Jazz Mass and an a cappella program featuring works ranging from the Kashubian Suite to compositions inspired by the traditions of Japan, Africa, and South America.
May 23
A one-day workshop for all festival participants led by Artistic Director Prof. Marcin Tomczak.
Full program you can find HERE
Mundus Cantat is more than just a competition. For an entire week, the city transforms into a stage: open-air concerts in parks and squares, performances in churches, choral parades, and “up-close” presentations. The festival reaches both residents and visitors, creating the atmosphere of a true celebration of music.
For over two decades, Mundus Cantat has been building bridges between cultures. Its 22nd edition confirms that Sopot is a place where the world comes together to sing with one voice.