2026 Midwinter ConventionEXPIRED

published: 11 Jan 2026, 3 min read, 'EVENT EXPIRED'

when: 13 - 18 Jan 2026 | cost: $0 – $301.56 | address: Pasadena Civic Auditorium, 300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101, United States

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.

2026 Midwinter Convention 1
Registration includes admission to all events.

Event Details

what: 2026 Midwinter Convention
when: 13 - 18 Jan 2026
opening hours: see event website for details
city/suburb: Pasadena
address: Pasadena Civic Auditorium, 300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101, United States

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