NABBC26 - North American Brass Band Championships

Name: NABBC26 - North American Brass Band Championships
Start: 2026-04-10
Location: Embassy Theatre, 125 W Jefferson Blvd

Apr

Date

10 Apr (Friday)

Time

Fri, Apr 10 – Sat, Apr 11

Venue

Embassy Theatre, 125 W Jefferson Blvd

Fort Wayne, IN, United States

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The 2026 North American Brass Band Championships (NABBC26) is scheduled for April 10–11, 2026, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This premier competitive event features a record-breaking 47 British-style brass bands from across the United States and Canada competing in graded divisions.

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Event Overview

Competition Venues & Activities

Participating Bands & repertoire

•Event Name: North American Brass Band Championships (NABBC26)

•North American Brass Band Championships (NABBC26)

•Date(s) & Time(s): Friday, April 10 – Saturday, April 11, 2026. Performances typically begin as early as 8:00 AM.

•Event Location: Primary venues include the Embassy Theatre, Pearl Street Arts Center, and the Grand Wayne Convention Center.

•Pearl Street Arts Center

•Type: Musical Competition / Performing Arts.

•Description: Bands will perform both required test pieces and "own-choice" selections before international adjudicators. The event also features a solo and ensemble competition, and an "Instant Band" for individual musicians who do not have a competing home band.

•Cost/Tickets: General admission tickets are approximately $25 plus fees and went on sale starting February 27, 2026. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.

•Embassy Theatre: Hosting the main band competitions and major performances.

•Pearl Street Arts Center: Serving as a secondary performance and competition site.

•Grand Wayne Convention Center: Hosting the vendor area (specifically the Anthony Wayne Ballroom) and serves as the general event hub.

•Allen County Public Library (Main location): Additional competition site for specific categories.

•47 participating bands are expected, marking a record year for the association.

•Selected Repertoire: Featured "own-choice" pieces include Albinus Variations (Etienne Crausaz), Harmony Music (Philip Sparke), and Fire in the Blood (Paul Lovatt-Cooper).

Updated at 23 Mar 2026