2026. AUG. 3
Arrival in Pécs, check-in at the hotel.
18.00-20.00
Dinner
20.30
2026. AUG. 4
10.00-12.00
Masterclass
Lunch
12.30
14.00-16.30
Masterclass
Dinner
18.00
2026. AUG. 5
10.00-12.00
Masterclass
Lunch
12.30
14.00- 16.30
Masterclass with orchestra rehearsal
Masterclass with orchestra rehearsal
14.00- 16.30
18.00
Dinner
During the day, the choirs arrive in Pécs and check into their accommodation.
Joint dinner for Masterclass participants and the choirs.
18.00
2026. AUG. 6
The rest of the program is shared by both the Masterclass participants and the choirs.
10:00
Opening for participants
Official welcome
Learning the festival’s signature tune together.
Choir workshop – Carl Orff: Carmina Burana
Led by Prof. Dr. Tamás Lakner, Dr. Tibor Hoffner, and the masterclass participants
10:30-12:00
12:30
Lunch
City tour
13:00
16:00-17:30
Choir workshop – Carl Orff: Carmina Burana
Led by Prof. Dr. Tamás Lakner, Dr. Tibor Hoffner, and the masterclass participants
Dinner
18:00
19:30
Introductory concert by the participating choirs featuring folk and classical music.
10-15 minute concerts
Venue: Zsolnay Cultural Quarter – Pirogránit Courtyard
Dance house
Hungarian folk dance workshop
21:00
2026. AUG. 7
9.30 – 11.00
Folk music symposium – The place of folk music in today’s world
Round-table discussion with the leaders of the participating ensembles
Choir workshop – Carl Orff: Carmina Burana
11.00 -12.30
13:00
Lunch
Choir workshop – Carl Orff: Carmina Burana
Orchestra rehearsal
14.30 -16.00
17.00 -19.00
Strolling concerts in downtown Pécs
Venues: Színház Square, Jókai Square, Széchenyi Square, Séta Square
Singing together (community sing-along)
Venue: Széchenyi Square
19:30
21:00
Dinner
2026. AUG. 8
Morning
City tour and reception for choir directors at the Mayor’s Office
Lunch
13:00
14.30-17.30
Rehearsals at the Kodály Centre
Gala concert at the Kodály Centre
Part 1: Individual presentations by the participating ensembles
Part 2: Carl Orff: Carmina Burana – excerpts
19.00
21:00
Closing dinner
Venue: Knowledge Centre
2026. AUG. 9
Morning
Participants’ departure home