BLACK FOREST VOICES 2027
The four-day, annual Black Forest Voices Festival in Kirchzarten is all about popular choral and a cappella music. This international festival features over 60 workshops, numerous concerts, a coaching camp, a master class, the free “Sound of Kirchzarten” side program, and “Young BFV,” a program for young people. Individual participants, vocal bands, choirs, concertgoers, and anyone who simply wants to stop by—from near and far—are all welcome.
Our festival theme 2027: NEXT
NEXT stands for what comes after the present – for the next sound, the next encounter, the next idea, the next step.
Next is a promise of change, the future and new voices. Music thrives on moving forward. Voices evolve, sounds transform, traditions are passed on and reimagined. New sounds emerge from the familiar, new connections from individual voices, and new perspectives from experiences. NEXT means carrying on and taking responsibility – but also leaving the familiar behind and daring to try something new.
The future takes shape where people discover, learn and create together. Where generations listen to one another, share experiences and set new ideas in motion. NEXT is therefore not just a question of what lies ahead, but also a call to play an active part in shaping it together.
In the festival year 2027, this movement will become audible: a project in the Dreisamtal valley will strengthen and connect children’s and youth choir work in the region and give young voices a platform. At the same time, workshops, concerts and new formats will bring together different generations, musical worlds and experiences.
NEXT is a new beginning and further development, the next chapter and the next stage – together, in many voices and full of curiosity about what lies ahead.
We are looking forward to you!!