Podium, Canada’s national bilingual choral Conference and Festival, is the top meeting place for Canada’s choral and group singing arts sector and community.

Presented by Choral Canada and the British Columbia Choral Federation, this multi-day celebration from May 14-17, 2026 will take place at the University of Victoria, which is located on the unceded territory of the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) peoples and is the traditional gathering place of the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples. We will bring together hundreds of delegates and thousands of singers and audience members from across the country and beyond who are passionate about group singing.

CONFERENCE registration is now open!
You must be a current INDIVIDUAL or STUDENT member of Choral Canada to register for the PODIUM 2026 Conference. Access to the PODIUM 2026 Conference Registration page is password protected.
Already a member? If you were member prior to November 28, 2025, please check your e-mail inbox for a members-only email containing the password for the conference registration page. Unsure if you are an active member? Check your Choral Canada membership status in the members-only area. After logging in, click “My Memberships” in the left-hand menu to view your status and/or renew quickly and easily if your membership has lapsed. You can also find the password in the Members Area by click “PODIUM 2026” in the left-hand menu.

Not yet a member? Become a member here to receive the password prior to registering for the conference. If you become a member after November 28, 2025, the password is included in your Choral Canada membership confirmation email.

PLEASE NOTE: CONFERENCE delegate registration and FESTIVAL concert passes/tickets are sold separately, but the Festival Box Office isn’t open yet. Concert tickets will go on sale in the new year – keep an eye out for the announcement!

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PODIUM 2026 Highlights
SING STRONG. STAND TOGETHER. SHAPE TOMORROW.

Inspired by a vision of innovation and inclusivity, PODIUM 2026 aims to ignite meaningful dialogue within the global choral community. Through offerings both on-site and online, we will showcase new music, bold ideas, and exciting opportunities for collective singing, through participatory workshops, massed singing events, and a powerful afternoon opening ceremony and concert that will joyfully kick off the conference and festival.

At a time when connection and collective expression matter more than ever, PODIUM 2026 invites us to raise our voices, not only in harmony, but in hope. In song, we find strength. In community, we find courage. And together, we shape what’s next.

IN-PERSON Conference highlights:

• Choose from 40+ Conference interest sessions.
• Participate in 2 interactive group conversations.
• Discover the app for easy management of your conference experience.
• Explore the marketplace and our “Meet the Music Creator” booth.
• Attend conducting masterclasses and daily group singing activities.
• Enjoy coffee and snack breaks.
• Network during social gatherings and after-hours events.
• If you choose instead to attend our VIRTUAL Conference, you’ll have access to the same great sessions (recorded for viewing on your own schedule) as well as the live-streamed interactive group conversations, a selection of live Q&A sessions, online networking opportunities, access to the Virtual Exhibitor Marketplace and so much more.

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What’s new for 2026?
PODIUM 2026 will feature a TWO-STREAM format. This means that each Interest Session and afternoon concert will be scheduled twice and presented to two different groups of delegates. Both streams will offer the same experience, but with a different schedule. This structure is designed to increase access to sessions and encourage deeper engagement throughout the event.

You will choose either Stream A or B when registering. More detailed information can be found in the PODIUM 2026 Schedule At-a-Glance.

Please note: the Festival Box Office is not yet open. Concert tickets will go on sale in the new year. In the meantime, learn more about the 2026 singing groups and check out the exciting concert line-up:

Concert #1: Opening concert – groups TBA
Concert #2: Braille Tones, Esprit Singers, UBC University Singers
Concert #3: Capital Chamber Choir, Chorale Saint-Jean, Intertidal Choral Ensemble
Concert #4: 2026 National Youth Choir of Canada
Concert #5: Coastal Sound Youth Choir, Fern Hill Chorus, Ventus Women’s Choir
Concert #6: Chronos Vocal Ensemble, Vancouver Chamber Choir
Concert #7: Bach Children’s Chorus, Konektis, Wascana Voices
Concert #8: Luminous Voices, Vancouver Youth Choir

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