2027 Show Choir Competition Calendar | Blog

Our 2027 Show Choir Competition Calendar includes national championships, regional invitationals, and a custom costume planning timeline to help directors, choreographers, students, and parents prepare for a successful season.

This guide focuses primarily on the Midwest show choir schedule for 2027, including competitions in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, and Wisconsin. We’ll continue updating this page as schools announce official competition dates throughout the season, so be sure to bookmark it and check back often.

Show Choir Nationals 2027 Dates & National Championships

Show Choir Nationals | Nashville, TN | March 18–20, 2027
FAME National Finals | Branson, MO | April 10, 2027
Heart of America (HOA) Orlando | Orlando, FL | March 20, 2027

2027 Midwest Show Choir Invitational Schedule

Illinois (IL)

Bloomington High School “Champaign ’27” | Bloomington, IL | Coming Soon
Mt. Zion High School “Swingsations Invitational” | Mt. Zion, IL | Coming Soon
Wheaton Warrenville South High School “The Event” | Wheaton, IL | Coming Soon
Manteno High School “Main Event” | Manteno, IL | Coming Soon
Glenwood High School “The Event” | Chatham, IL | Coming Soon
El Paso-Gridley High School “Showdown” | El Paso, IL | Coming Soon
Danville High School “Mid-State Classic” | Danville, IL | Coming Soon

Indiana (IN)

Ball State University Mid-America Show Choir Championship | Muncie, IN | January 22–23, 2027
Plainfield High School Quaker Classic | Plainfield, IN | Coming Soon
Center Grove High School Best of the Midwest | Greenwood, IN | Coming Soon
Franklin Central High School Hoosier Show Choir Classic | Indianapolis, IN | Coming Soon
New Palestine High School Clash of the Choirs | New Palestine, IN | March 6, 2027
Lawrence Central High School The Classic | Indianapolis, IN | Coming Soon
Ben Davis High School Invitational | Indianapolis, IN | Coming Soon
DeKalb High School Invitational | Waterloo, IN | February 13, 2027
East Noble High School Invitational | Kendallville, IN | February 27, 2027

Iowa (IA)

Cedar Rapids Xavier Xtravaganza | Cedar Rapids, IA | January 9, 2027
Waukee High School Starstruck | Waukee, IA | January 16, 2027
Ankeny Centennial High School Mid-Iowa Show Choir Championships | Ankeny, IA | January 29–30, 2027
Waukee Northwest Nightfall | Waukee, IA | February 6, 2027
Lewis Central High School Clash of the Titans | Council Bluffs, IA | February 27, 2027
Prairie High School Premiere | Cedar Rapids, IA | Coming Soon
Bettendorf High School Rhythm on the Riverbend | Bettendorf, IA | Coming Soon
West Delaware High School Red Carpet Gala | Manchester, IA | Coming Soon
Wahlert Catholic High School Key City Classic | Dubuque, IA | January 30, 2027
Western Dubuque High School The Main Event | Epworth, IA | Coming Soon
Sioux City East High School Sing All About It! | Sioux City, IA | Coming Soon
Fort Madison High School Stars in the Spotlight | Fort Madison, IA | Coming Soon
Johnston High School Showzam! | Johnston, IA | Coming Soon
Dallas Center-Grimes Take Two | Grimes, IA | Coming Soon

Minnesota (MN)

Waconia High School Star Power | Waconia, MN | February 13, 2027

Missouri (MO)

Troy Buchanan High School Troy Show Choir Invitational | Troy, MO | Coming Soon
Neosho High School Show Choir Invitational | Neosho, MO | Coming Soon
Carthage High School Soundfest | Carthage, MO | Coming Soon
Webb City High School Show Choir Invitational | Webb City, MO | Coming Soon

Nebraska (NE)

Gretna High School Gretna Primetime | Gretna, NE | Coming Soon
Papillion-La Vista South High School Titan Classic | Papillion, NE | Coming Soon
Elkhorn South High School Crystal Cup | Elkhorn, NE | Coming Soon
Grand Island Northwest High School Viking Showcase | Grand Island, NE | Coming Soon

Ohio (OH)

Solon High School Music in Motion Invitational | Solon, OH | Coming Soon
Marion Harding High School Harding Show Choir Classic | Marion, OH | Coming Soon
Twinsburg High School North Coast Invitational | Twinsburg, OH | Coming Soon
Teays Valley High School Classic | Ashville, OH | Coming Soon

Wisconsin (WI)

Sauk Prairie High School Show Choir Invitational | Prairie du Sac, WI | January 29–30, 2027
Monona Grove High School Silver Connection Invitational | Monona, WI | Coming Soon
Holmen High School Midwest Showcase | Holmen, WI | Coming Soon
Fort Atkinson High School South Central Classic | Fort Atkinson, WI | Coming Soon

Director’s Guide: Custom Show Choir Costume Timeline

Planning custom show choir costumes early is one of the best ways to keep your 2027 show choir season running smoothly. Starting ahead of your season allows time for prototyping, production, and any changes that are needed before your first competition.

May – July 2026