Rome Choral Festival

June 21-26, 2026 | June 21-26, 2027

Join us in Rome with
Z. Randall Stroope

The Rome International Choral Festival is one of Rome’s premier annual summer music events. The annual festival will take place June 21-26, 2026, and feature Mass participation in one of Rome’s four major Basilicas and a formal finale concert at Rome’s Chiesa di Sant’Ignazio di Loyola.

The festival in 2027 will take place June 21-26 and feature Mass participation in St. Peter’s Basilica and a finale concert in Basilica di Sant’Andrea della Valle.

The festival chorus will include mixed-voice singers and choirs from across North America that will come together to rehearse and perform en masse under the baton of maestro Z. Randall Stroope. Tour and festival production is provided by Music Celebrations International.

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Festival Venue

Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio di Loyola

The Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola at Campus Martius is a Baroque-style Catholic church dedicated to Saint Ignatius, who founded the Jesuit order. The church is in the heart of Rome, just steps away from the Pantheon. It was built between 1626 and 1650 and features magnificent frescoes by Andrea Pozzo, depicting the work of Saint Ignatius and his welcome into paradise by Christ. The church also holds sculptures by Alessandro Algardi and Camillo Rusconi.

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Basilica di Sant’Andrea della Valle

The Basilica di Sant’Andrea della Valle, located in the heart of Rome, offers a breathtaking setting rich in history, beauty, and acoustical warmth. Known for its soaring dome—one of the largest in the city—and its ornate Baroque interior, the basilica provides an inspiring atmosphere for sacred music. Choirs will appreciate the resonant acoustics, the grandeur of its chapels and frescoes, and the opportunity to perform in a space that has been integral to Rome’s musical and spiritual heritage for centuries.