# European Choir Games – Host City Application

> This website is maintained by INTERKULTUR, the organizer of the European Choir Games.
> It is aimed at cities, municipalities, and governments interested in applying to host the next European Choir Games.

## About

The European Choir Games (ECG) & Grand Prix of Nations is Europe's leading international choral competition and festival, organized biennially by INTERKULTUR (Förderverein Interkultur e.V., Fernwald, Germany). First held in 2013 in Graz, Austria, the event has since been hosted by cities across Germany, Latvia, and Sweden. The most recent editions took place in Gothenburg (2019) and Norrköping (2023).

## Key Facts

- **Event name**: European Choir Games & Grand Prix of Nations
- **Organizer**: INTERKULTUR (Förderverein Interkultur e.V.)
- **Frequency**: Every two years (biennial)
- **First edition**: 2013, Graz, Austria
- **Average participants**: 2,000 – 5,000+ singers per edition
- **Countries represented**: Dozens of nations
- **Economic impact**: Significant positive impact on local hospitality, tourism, and retail
- **Past host cities**: Magdeburg (Germany), Riga (Latvia), Gothenburg (Sweden), Norrköping (Sweden)
- **Contact**: mail@interkultur.com | +49 (0)6404 69749-25

## Frequently Asked Questions

**What is the European Choir Games?**
The European Choir Games & Grand Prix of Nations is Europe's leading international choral competition, held biennially. It brings amateur choirs from across Europe and the world together to compete and celebrate choral singing.

**Who organizes the European Choir Games?**
The European Choir Games is organized by INTERKULTUR (Förderverein Interkultur e.V.), a non-profit organization headquartered in Fernwald near Frankfurt, Germany.

**How often are the European Choir Games held?**
The European Choir Games take place every two years (biennially) since the inaugural edition in 2013.

**How can a city apply to host the European Choir Games?**
Cities interested in hosting can submit an application by contacting INTERKULTUR via the host city application form at host.europeanchoirgames.com or by email at mail@interkultur.com.

**What events take place during the European Choir Games?**
The European Choir Games include Opening and Closing Ceremonies, a Parade of Nations, competition categories, Friendship Concerts (free public performances), Celebration Concerts, and Awards Ceremonies.

**What is the economic benefit of hosting the European Choir Games?**
The event generates significant economic impact for the host city and region through hotels, catering services, public transport, retail, international media coverage, and enhanced destination branding.

**What cities have hosted the European Choir Games?**
Past host cities include Graz (Austria, 2013), Magdeburg (Germany, 2015), Riga (Latvia, 2017), Gothenburg (Sweden, 2019), and Norrköping (Sweden, 2023).

## Pages on this site

- [Home (English)](https://host.europeanchoirgames.com/) – Host city application landing page
- [Home (German)](https://host.europeanchoirgames.com/de/) – Gastgeberstadt-Bewerbung (Deutsch)
- [Imprint](https://host.europeanchoirgames.com/imprint) – Legal imprint
- [Privacy Policy](https://host.europeanchoirgames.com/data-protection) – Privacy policy
- [Impressum](https://host.europeanchoirgames.com/de/impressum) – Deutsches Impressum
- [Datenschutzerklärung](https://host.europeanchoirgames.com/de/datenschutz) – Deutsche Datenschutzerklärung

## Organization

- **Name**: INTERKULTUR / Förderverein Interkultur e.V.
- **Address**: Ruhberg 1, 35463 Fernwald, Germany
- **Website**: https://www.interkultur.com/
- **Registration**: AG Gießen, VR 1806
- **Type**: Non-profit cultural organization