Chor Leoni turns 35 with another season of the magical music moments audiences have come to expect from ‘The Lions’, this year, delivering four powerful and moving concerts from the one of the city’s most majestic venues – St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church.
The season begins with Chor Leoni’s traditional Remembrance Day concert and closes with the return of The Big Roar in Spring 2027. Throughout the season, audiences will experience 13 stunning performances from the 65-voice volunteer choir, hundreds of voices from guest choirs and the return of The Leonids – the nine-voiced professional ensemble.
Chor Leoni will once again offer its two choral programs for young singers; MYVoice for ages 12-24 and PRÉLUDE for singers in Grade 5, 6, 7. As well, its Emerging Choral Artist Program mentors artists aged 18-30. Marie-Claire Saindon, a Franco-Ontarian choral composer, continues as Composer-in-Residence. Throughout the season, watch for Chor Leoni to share their Concert Films or pick up their other recordings online.
“For 35 years, Chor Leoni has transformed Vancouver’s most beautiful spaces, with sound, light and song. This is the season you won’t want to miss.” says Artistic Director Erick Lichte.
Chor Leoni’s 2026/27 Season includes :
The Soul Flies Away – 35th Annual Remembrance Day Concerts
November 11, 2026 at 2pm and 5pm @ St. Andrew’s-Wesley United, 1022 Nelson Street, Vancouver
Reflect on the sacrifices of the past, the conflicts of our present, and the hope for peace at our 35th annual Remembrance Day Concerts. Let the voices of Chor Leoni stir and soothe the soul as they reverberate through the spectacular St. Andrew’s-Wesley United, featuring a back-by-popular-demand performance of Don Macdonald’s High Flight – a soaring tribute to a Canadian airman’s journey into the sky and beyond.
Christmas with Chor Leoni
December 17, 2026 at 7:30pm, December 18, 2026 at 5pm and 8pm, and December 19, 2026 at 2pm, 5pm and 8pm @ St. Andrew’s-Wesley United, 1022 Nelson Street, Vancouver
Gather your loved ones for one of Vancouver’s most beloved holiday traditions. Immerse yourself in the spirit of the season with traditional carols and the warm glow of candlelight filling the stunning setting of St. Andrew’s-Wesley United. Enjoy sparkling new arrangements and appearances from favourite guest musicians. Christmas With Chor Leoni is the perfectly packaged gift your December deserves… and its even better when shared – ask about group purchases of 10 or more.
Bound Away
March 5, 2027 at 7:30pm, March 6, 2027 at 3:30pm and 7:30pm @ St. Andrew’s-Wesley United, 1022 Nelson Street, Vancouver
Gather all hands on deck and experience the collaboration of the SEAson, as Montreal’s famed Ensemble La Nef and Chor Leoni once again set sail for a concert of shanties and rollicking songs of the sea. Experience the rousing harmony of a full chorus and the iconic sound of Shantyman Seán Dagher, including a brand-new major work by Composer-in-Residence, Canadian choral superstar, Marie-Claire Saindon.
The Big Roar
May 7, 2027 at 7:30pm and May 8, 2027 at 4:30pm @ St. Andrew’s-Wesley United, 1022 Nelson Street, Vancouver
The Big Roar fills the St. Andew’s-Wesley nave with two unforgettable concerts offering something for everyone. The perfectly polished nine voices of Chor Leoni’s professional ensemble of world-class singers, The Leonids, only assemble once a year to perform and share the bill with the soaring voices of Chor Leoni and up to 300 guest voices from the Emerging Choral Artists Program and MYVoice programs plus other special guest artists. Hear choral classics, joyous songs to reach the rafters, intimate close-harmony singing, and the defining roar of Chor Leoni. Celebrate the Vancouver singing community and witness the next generation of artists taking the stage for an unforgettable concert.
Visit chorleoni.org for more information on Chor Leoni’s 35th 2026/2027 season. Ticket packs for go on sale to the general public on September 1, 2026 with single tickets on sale from October 1, 2026.