MONTEGROTTO & VENICE
Italian history and Culture.
Montegrotto Terme is located within the Euganean Hills Regional Park, 30 km from Venice.
The city of Montegrotto is reknown thanks to its famous thermal waters, already acknowledged during the Roman era. In addition to this, the city hosts the small International Museum of Art Glass, the Butterfly Arc – House of Butterflies and some important archaeological sites from the Roman era.
An area of great interest for its natural beauties, in recent years Montegrotto Terme has also established itself as a location for events held in ancient nineteenth-century villas or in the large spa facilities.
An extremely popular destination for any time of the year, the city of Montegrotto offers its guests a wide range of accommodation facilities in which to spend a few days of total relaxation and well-being.
Montegrotto Terme (PD) – Italy
ACCOMODATION 2026
Montegrotto Terme is known as one of the area’s leading spa centers. Special health and beauty treatments help guests stay in shape while they enjoy their singing.
The participants of the Festival have the opportunity to access special rates in the following hotels in Montegrotto Terme during the event. All these hotels are adjacent to the main Festival venues.
Participating choirs and singers are responsible for all matters related to the organisation, booking, and payment of all accommodation and meals during their stay in Montegrotto Terme.
HOW TO GET TO MONTEGROTTO TERME
Arriving to the European Gospel Festival Location
Participating choirs and singers are responsible for all matters related to travel issues to reach Montegrotto Terme.
The Organizing Committee can, if required, organize bus transport for choirs on their arrival, from the Airport to their accommodation, and on their departure, from their accommodation to the departure Airport, at a specially negotiated cost.
2026 Edition!
The CONTEST
The only European competition dedicated to Gospel choirs, set in the heart of Italy’s most charming summer destination — just a short distance from Venice.
The Montegrotto Terme European Gospel Festival Contest 2026 celebrates the artistry, passion and spiritual power of Gospel music.
European choirs with a strong stage presence, authentic Gospel identity and powerful vocal energy will be selected to perform live before an international audience.
If your choir can bring real Gospel impact to the stage, this is your chance to shine and compete for the title of Best European Gospel Choir 2026.
2026 Edition!
The 360 WORKSHOP
All participants in the Gospel Contest are invited to join a unique two-day workshop designed exclusively for Gospel choirs and musicians.
Led by renowned American teachers, vocalists and musicians, the 360° Workshop offers a complete musical experience focused on:
• Learning a brand-new Gospel repertoire
• Developing vocal harmony, rhythm and groove
• Improving interpretation and stage performance
• Building connections and collaborations among choirs from different countries
A rare opportunity to grow musically, share inspiration and experience the authentic energy of Gospel in an international context.
“The Festival is an hub where variegated backgrounds and generations are brought together in shared experiences reaching out with the positive and powerful messages Gospel music professes.”
– Stefania Mauro, Artistic Director
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