Sweet Adelines International Convention and Competition

Sweet Adelines International brings its 78th annual convention and competition to Columbus for a full week of a cappella performances. This is the culmination of a year-long series of 24 regional competitions across the organization, with qualifying groups from around the world converging to compete at the highest level. The schedule spans Tuesday through Saturday, featuring separate competitions for quartets and choruses, with semifinal rounds midweek leading to finals over the weekend. If your family enjoys live music, vocal performances, or simply wants to experience an international competition atmosphere, this event offers a chance to watch skilled a cappella groups perform. The week-long format means you can attend individual competition days that fit your schedule, whether you're interested in smaller quartet performances or the grand chorus finals. It's a unique opportunity to see performers from across the globe gathered in one place for this prestigious event.