Singapore’s largest non-competitive choral festival is back. The Voices of Singapore Festival (VOSF) returns for its 11th edition from 5 to 9 September 2026, gathering choirs of all ages for five days of performances, workshops and shared music-making – no scoreboards, no rankings, just singing.
Five days, four venues
This year’s festival spreads across the historic CHIJMES Hall, the Capitol Singapore Outdoor Plaza and VOS Capitol Studios, and adds a new home for the first time – the VOS Choral Hub at the Enabling Village, extending the programme to VOS’ base for inclusive choral work. In all, expect close to 50 programmes spanning concerts, galas, recitals, outdoor showcases, workshops and choir exchanges.
Three world-renowned guest conductors
The festival is helmed by three international names. Dr Jeffery Redding (USA), Director of Choral Activities at the University of Central Florida, is a 2019 Grammy Music Educator Award recipient. He is joined by Mak Chi Hoe (Malaysia), Artistic Director of the Young Choral Academy and co-founder of the Malaysian Choral Eisteddfod, and Lieu Ryland-Jones (Estonia), named Estonia’s Young Conductor of the Year in 2023.
Four specially formed Festival Choruses – Children, Youth, Community and Virtuosi – will rehearse and perform under them, with selected rehearsals opened to the public so audiences can watch the artistic process up close.
What to catch
- Galas – four gala nights at CHIJMES featuring VOS choirs, the Filipino Voice Symphony and the Festival Choruses
- Festival Concerts – six concerts of school choirs at CHIJMES Hall
- Free outdoor performances at the Capitol plaza, including the VOSF Open Mic, A Cappella Arena and the debut of Silver Sing for senior soloists
- Masterclasses and workshops – more than 10 choral masterclasses and five public workshops for educators and conductors
Inclusive by design
The festival continues to champion access. Silver Exchanges bring together participants from VOS Community Silver Voices at Active Ageing Centres, while Starlight Exchanges unite SPED school choirs, mainstream partners and VOS Starlight Voices to celebrate neurodiversity through shared performance. Choirs can also sit ABRSM Choral Exams at VOS Capitol Studios.
Looking for more to fill the calendar? See our guides to HoYo FEST 2026 and the preschool art showcase Hello Future: Adventure Awaits.
Voices of Singapore Festival 2026: the details
Dates: 5-9 September 2026
Venues: CHIJMES Hall, Capitol Singapore Outdoor Plaza, VOS Capitol Studios, VOS Choral Hub @ Enabling Village
Programme and tickets: voicesofsingapore.com/vos-festival (registration via Eventbrite)
Images courtesy of the Voices of Singapore Festival.
