The 3rd Thailand International Choral Festival 2026 will be held from August 3-7, 2026 at the Thailand Cultural Centre in Bangkok, Thailand. 

Registration follows a 3-step process:

• Step 1: Submit choir information and select competition category

• Step 2: Choose event package and provide participant details

• Step 3: Submit competition materials and music scores

Complete registration online at www.thai-icf.com/register

There are TWO fees required:

A. Registration Fee (per choir group)

• Early Bird 1 (50% off): Nov 1 - Dec 31, 2025 | $250 (one category) / $375 (two categories)

• Early Bird 2 (25% off): Jan 1-31, 2026 | $375 (one category) / $562.50 (two categories)

• Standard: Feb 1 - May 31, 2026 | $500 (one category) / $750 (two categories)

B. Event Package Fee (per person) - Mandatory for international choirs

• Economy Package: From $392 USD per person (twin-sharing room) 

• Standard Package: From $469 USD per person (twin-sharing room) 

• Premium Package: From $582 USD per person (twin-sharing room) 

Event packages include accommodation in a twin-sharing room (5 days/4 nights), transportation, and festival access.

Event packages include:

1. Accommodation (5 days/4 nights with breakfast)

2. ID badge with access to all performances

3. Festival booklet and souvenir

4. Transportation (airport Bus transfers and scheduled transport)

5. Dedicated liaison officer

6. Standard & Premium packages include rehearsal room access

7. Premium package includes a private bus and an airport fast-track service

8. All packages include exclusive access to the Awarding and Closing Ceremony, Dinner

Yes, single room accommodation is available with an additional supplement fee:

• Economy Package: $485 USD (instead of $392 twin-sharing)

• Standard Package: $588 USD (instead of $469 twin-sharing)

• Premium Package: $698 USD (instead of $582 twin-sharing)

Each choir may participate in a maximum of 2 categories. Categories include age-based groups (Group A) and repertoire-based groups (Group B: Musica Sacra, Gospel & Spiritual, Pop & Jazz, Folksong). 

• Perform 2 songs with different characters

• Maximum performance time: 10 minutes (pure performance time)

• Maximum 3 non-pitch percussion instruments allowed

• Piano provided on stage

• No amplification or backing tracks

• At least 1 a cappella song required for most Group A categories

Yes! All participating choirs are invited to perform in the Friendship Concert free of charge (subject to availability). Each performance should not exceed 15 minutes. This is a wonderful opportunity to share your music and connect with other choirs. 

The Grand Prize Competition is open to all Category Winners and choirs recommended by the Artistic Director and jury. Participants perform 2 songs (one from previous competition + one new song) with a combined maximum time of 10 minutes. The winner receives the "Grand Prize Champion of Thai ICF 2026" trophy and certificate. 

• Registration fee: Non-refundable

• Event Package fee:

  • More than 90 days before the event: 75% refund

  • 60-90 days before: 50% refund

  • 30-59 days before: 25% refund

  • Less than 30 days: Non-refundable

Travel insurance is strongly recommended.