VoiceJam Turns 10 with Three Days of A Cappella in Fayetteville
The 10th annual VoiceJam A Cappella Festival takes over Walton Arts Center for three days. A cappella groups from across the country converge on Fayetteville to compete, learn, and perform alongside music lovers who just want to soak it all in.
THE DEETS
📅 Friday, April 10, 2026 – Sunday, April 12, 2026
Event Timeline:
🕑 Friday, April 10: Starts 7:30PM
🕑 Saturday, April 11 (Workshops): 9:00AM – 1:00 PM
🕑 Saturday, April 11 (Competition): Starts at 7:30 PM
🕑 Sunday, April 12 (One-Day Choir): 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
📍 Walton Arts Center, 495 W Dickson St, Fayetteville, AR 72701
🎟️ FREE: Workshops and One-Day Choir | $31.85 – Voctave show and VoiceJam Competition combo
🔗 More info | Facebook Page | VoiceJam Competition Tickets | One-Day Choir Registration
The Competition
Headlining group Voctave kicks off the festival on Friday, April 10, setting the tone for the weekend. The main event hits Baum Walker Hall on Saturday, April 11 at 7:30 PM: top high school, collegiate, and community vocal bands from around the country battle it out in a “Pitch Perfect” style face-off. Sick beats, dynamic choreography, and tight harmonies fill the stage as groups compete for the VoiceJam Champion title. Cast your vote for Aca-Fan Favorite and help decide the winner.
Competing groups get the full artist treatment at this world-class venue. Each receives a private workshop, access to festival sessions, VoiceJam swag, a full sound check, and entry to the after-party.
Grab a combo ticket for $31.85 to catch both the Voctave show on Friday and the competition on Saturday.
Local Voices Take the Stage
WACappella, Walton Arts Center’s local vocal group, performs on the main competition stage on Saturday, April 11 while judges deliberate. The 19-member group includes new members Kelsey Libman and Teagan Hanson alongside returning voices from across Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley: Allyssa Beaver and Allison Earhart of Bentonville, Elizabeth Rogers and Diane Higgins of Bella Vista, Isabel McDowell of Decatur, Catherine Warren of Farmington, Fidelma Farinas-Cobas, Kelly Daugherty, Shelby Green, Garney Fendley, Kailey Erwin, and Timmy Rosno of Fayetteville, Erick Amaya and Evan Law of Fort Smith, Lorna Nulph of Prairie Grove, and Jim Bob Lloyd and Kendal Strong of Springdale.
One-Day Choir Returns
VoiceJam brings back One-Day Choir on Sunday, April 12 at the Walton Arts Center Lobby. This is where a room full of strangers becomes a choir in just a few hours. You’ll get music and learning tracks in advance, then show up and sing with the group. No cost, no auditions, no pressure. Ages 12 and up are welcome to join.
Workshops with the Pros
Saturday’s festival workshops start at 9:00 AM and cover arranging, vocal percussion, choreography, and vocal technique. Sessions are led by top a cappella professionals including Rob Dietz and members of Voctave. The workshops are free and open to all singers.
Get Your Tickets
VoiceJam runs April 10–12 at Walton Arts Center. Tickets for the Voctave concert and competition are on sale now, with combo tickets available. Learn more and grab your seats at their website. Follow their Facebook page for updates. Don’t miss out on this one. See you there!
