The 2026 SING! Canadian A Cappella Championships will be on May 23, 2026 in Toronto.

The competition is open to all unaccompanied groups, all styles. The 3 competition categories will be High School, University/Collegiate, Barbershop, and Open (post-collegiate, semi-pro, pro, or other). A committee of a cappella luminaries will choose the competitors from video submissions. Judging will be based 50% on music and 50% on performance, including tuning, rhythm, movement, arrangement, blend, and overall impact. Groups selected from the submissions will be invited to perform at the competition in a Toronto theatre, with finals on May 23rd, 2026.

Prizes available for winning groups include:

Cash
Recording Sessions
A Performance slot at next year’s SING! festival

With special guest judge Deke Sharon, the producer of the Pitch Perfect movies, Sing Off NBC-TV series, and contemporary a cappella’s most prolific arranger!

Frequently Asked Questions

Does our group need to be in Toronto to compete?
If selected, your group will need to be in Toronto for the competition on May 23rd, 2026.

How do we submit our video?
A submission form will be available soon. You will submit group information and your video via a link on that form.

When is the submission deadline?
You must submit by December 5th, 2025. Selected groups will be notified by the end of January 2026.

How do we get more info?
Send any questions to info@singtoronto.com.