Choralfest 2026
St. Paul’s Geelong is delighted to be involved with Choralfest 2026.
Running from 9–12 April 2026 Choralfest is a four-day celebration of choral music featuring workshops performances and collaborations with leading conductors and ensembles.
As part of the festival St. Paul’s Anglican Church Geelong is proud to host Choralfest concerts featuring some of Australia’s best choirs. Audiences can expect inspiring programs of choral music spanning styles cultures and traditions performed by outstanding choirs from across Australia and beyond.
Whether you’re a long-time choral enthusiast or simply love live music these concerts offer a chance to experience the power and beauty of voices coming together in harmony. Choralfest concerts are open to the public and everyone is welcome.
5:30pm Thursday 9 April Twilight Welcome Concert
Join us at St Paul’s Anglican Church, Geelong, for a concert featuring: Aurora Vocal Ensemble (Christie Anderson), Kooskõlas (Dr Naomi Cooper), Polyphonic Voices (Michael Fulcher), Adelaide Choral Ambassadors (Ron Abelita), and Birralee Blokes (Paul Holley)
5:30pm Friday 10 April, Twilight Concert
Enjoy choirs of note: DeCanto (Emily Swanson), Melbourne Youth Chorale (Caitlyn Bosch), The Geelong Chorale (Allister Cox), and Casey Choir (Simon Loveless)
6:00pm Saturday 11 April, Twilight Concert
Joyous singing from: City of Auckland Singers (Sue Murray), The Prophet' - Wayfarers Australia (Judith Clingan), and The Geelong Chorale (Alistair Cox)
Tickets: deakin.au/choralfest-concert-tickets
The Embrace of Fire
Allegro from ‘Symphony VI’- CM Widor
Adagio - Melanie Bonis
Choral No.1- Cesar Franck
* Across the Wetland (Song Cycle) - Michael Hannan
Poems by Helen Seymour
* The Song of the Rolling Hills - Michael Hannan
*1st performances
Passacaglia in C - JS Bach
The Embrace of Fire - Naji Hakim
One Day (Suite from the Pirates of the Caribbean) - Hans Zimmer, arr Anna Lapwood
$20/ Under 18 free. Card or cash at the door