2026 Midwinter Convention

Event details

Competitor/Participant Registration:

• Any chorus or quartet member competing or performing at Midwinter must purchase a full convention registration, as per contest rules.
• If members are found to have violated this rule, their group may be subject to disqualification.

ADA Seating:

• Flexible seating for wheelchairs or guests of ADA attendees is available in the rear of the orchestra section. Venue staff will assist on-site.
• All levels of seating are accessible by elevator

Refund Policy:

• All convention registrations are non-refundable, but they can be transferred to another person at any time without additional fees.
• To transfer your registration to another person, or to make any updates to our registration information, please follow the instructions on your Eventbrite order confirmation.

Venue/Entry Details:

• You will need your printed or electronic ticket to be scanned on-site.
• No outside food or drink is allowed inside the venue.

Bringing the kids?:

• Strollers are permitted in the venue, but unless in ADA seating, you will need to climb stairs to reach your seats.
• There will be no Barbertots room at Midwinter; it is available only at the International convention.

Tentative Event Schedule:

More details to come.

• Wednesday: Board and other meetings, Rehearsals
• Thursday: Registration opens 9 AM, Keynote, NextGen Jr. Quartet Contest, Evening Show, Afterglow
• Friday: Chorus Festival, Evening Show, Afterglow
• Saturday: Seniors Quartet Championship, Evening Show, Afterglow

Day Passes:

• Day Passes are not guaranteed, but the decision to make them available will not be made until approximately 30 days before the event.
• Please note that if they do become available, Day Pass registrations are seated in a separate section from individuals with a full week registration.

Hotel Reservations:

• For booking or to make changes to your reservation, visit barbershop.org/midwinter

Marketplace:

• The Harmony Marketplace will be located in Pasadena Conference Center

VIP Seating:

• VIP Premium seats are reserved for Donors giving at the $1,000+ annual level ( President's Council), District Presidents, Society Board, Chapter Presidents, Hall of Fame, AIC, and AISQC Members.
• Seating will be assigned by BHS staff in January 2026.

For further questions or concerns, please contact:

• E-mail: events@barbershop.org
• Phone: 800-876-7464 (Customer Service)

Media Disclaimer: Attendee understands that publicity photographs, video and/or sound bites may be taken during the event and their image/photographic likeness/voice may appear in media taken during the event. By registering for the event, you hereby give permission that photos/video/audio containing your image/likeness/voice may be used for publicity or general information purposes. The Barbershop Harmony Society will not seek any further permission nor provide any notification before using such media.