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Launched in 2025, the Choral Carnival Day is a large-scale outdoor choral outreach initiative designed to take choral singing out of concert halls into public spaces and engage with the wider community. As one of the largest outdoor choral events in Hong Kong, it features both choir performances and choral exchange sessions led by overseas choral experts – encouraging students to explore a diverse repertoire beyond traditional competition pieces, significantly boosting their stage confidence, while introducing choral music to a broader audience and enriching the city’s cultural landscape.
This year, HKICF is proud to partner with Ocean Park Hong Kong as our Venue Partner for the second consecutive year, holding this amazing event ahead of the festive Christmas season. Dozens of school and community choirs will take turns performing, delighting Park patrons with flash mob performances. Choirs will also interact with one another through the exchange sessions led by our overseas choral experts. These activities will sure fill the Park with festive cheer and the joy of choral music for locals and tourists alike this winter.
Event Details
Date: 20/12/2026 (Sunday)
Venue: Ocean Park Hong Kong
Eligibility: The event welcomes primary and secondary school choirs, kindergarten choirs, and community choirs from Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area.
Features
Opening Ceremony
All participating choirs are cordially invited to attend the Opening Ceremony of the Choral Carnival Day to kick off the exciting activities throughout the day!
Performance
Each participating choir will have a dedicated 10-minute performance slot to present pieces of their choice, showcasing musical diversity beyond the competition stage. Choirs might also be invited to take part in Flash Mob performances around the park, engaging with visitors and spreading festive cheer during the winter season. In addition, the schedule will include time for choir members to enjoy performances by other participating groups, offering opportunities for mutual learning and inspiration.
Exchange Workshops by Overseas Presenters
In addition to stage performances, participating choirs will take part in an approximately 45-minute music exchange workshop, led by overseas choral experts. Choirs will engage in interactive exchange with other participating groups, taking part in fun musical games and learning new songs — exploring the joy of music and enhancing their choral skills in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.
presenters
Fees & Tickets
Local School Choirs / Community Choirs
Choir Member Tickets: The Festival will subsidise up to 50 student tickets and 5 adult tickets for each participating local school or community choir, at a teacher-to-student ratio of 1:10 (1 adult ticket for every 10 student tickets).
For choirs with over 50 members, additional tickets for students will be HK$80 each. Up to 5 additional adult tickets may be purchased at HK$300 each.
Parent Concessionary Tickets: HK$350 per ticket (ticket purchase link to be announced later).
Non-local Choirs
Choir Member Tickets: HK$250 per person (no subsidy provided).
Parent Package: HK$350 per ticket.
Registration & Important Dates
The Teacher‑in‑Charge or Person‑in‑Charge must first register as an HKICF school or organisation member. After approval (usually around 5‑10 working days), they can then use the member portal to sign up for the choir. If the number of registered choirs exceeds the available places, choirs will be selected based on the overall programme needs. Results will be announced on the Festival website and via email to selected choirs in early October. Please refer to the table below for registration details:
We welcome primary and secondary school choirs and community choirs from Hong Kong and in the Greater Bay Area to join us in this celebration—using the power of choral music to connect communities and create lasting memories on this unique outdoor stage!
Events
HKICF2027 Choral Carnival Day — Opening Ceremony
Frequently asked questions
Yes, all participants can access Ocean Park facilities on the day of their performance, both before and after their participation in the Choral Carnival Day activities. The organiser is not responsible for any incident or damage that arises; participants who use the park facilities are responsible for their own safety and for safeguarding their belongings.
Performing choirs must arrange for their own accompanist if accompaniment is necessary.
In case of rain on the event day, all performances will take place at the dedicated main venue in the Park. In the case that the Education Bureau announces the suspension of classes due to weather or other reasons, performance session(s) will be canceled with no rescheduling. HKICF will not make any further announcements regarding cancellation of performance session(s) due to the above reason.
If a performance session is canceled for any reason, HKICF reserves all rights to transfer, modify, or cancel any performance-related arrangements. HKICF will not provide refunds for this event under any circumstances.
A music stand, a digital piano and a piano stool will be provided. Unless otherwise notified, no other equipment, such as power, will be provided at the Performance venue. All other instruments must be provided by the performing choirs.
There are no mandatory pieces for the performances. Performing choirs are required to clear copyright matters for their repertoires. The organisers will not assume any responsibility. Performing choirs have the freedom to select their own repertoire, which may encompass any language, voicing (including unison), and length. Original compositions are welcome, provided that the score is available. Each choir’s performance must not exceed ten minutes.
Choirs must attend the performance according to the announced schedule. If attendance of choir members falls more than 20% below the registered number (for example, a choir of 60 members has more than 12 absentees), or if a choir is absent on the day of the event, HKICF will charge the school the full-price child admission fee (HK$269 per person) for the total number of students registered. In addition, the participating choir shall be placed on the Waiting List for the following year’s HKICF events.
Unfortunately, you may not specify a timeslot for the performance. HKICF will determine the date, time, order, and location of the performance sessions. However, participating schools may suggest preferred performance timeslots and provide reasons during the application period. These suggestions will be taken into consideration by HKICF. It is important to note, however, that due to the large number of participating schools, it may not be possible for HKICF to accommodate the request of every school.
Performing choirs must confirm their participant numbers at the time of registration online. Before November 18, registered choirs may increase their membership (up to a maximum of 50 tickets sponsored by the organisation) but cannot decrease it. HKICF will not refund any fees for reduced participants.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Other programmes
Professional Development for Choral Educators
We provide music teachers and conductors with professional development sessions that aim to connect theory and practice in music education.
Professional Development Day for Music Teachers & Conductors
As the festival’s inaugural initiative in 2027, it is designed to provide music educators and conductors with a premier professional advancement platform that integrates theoretical depth, practical demonstrations, and peer networking.
HKICF2027 Choral Educators Award and Choirs Recognition Award
Approaching HKICF’s milestone 10th anniversary, the Festival wishes to extend its deepest recognition to the dedicated school music teachers and conductors whose unwavering commitment has been vital to nurturing students’ love of music and sustaining the Festival’s success.
