41st Annual Harmony Sweepstakes National Finals Hit San Rafael

The voices are ready and the stage is set. On October 17, 2026, five of the country’s best a cappella groups will descend on the Marin Center in San Rafael, California for the 41st Annual Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival National Finals! These aren’t just great groups; they’re regional champions, each having battled their way to the top of their home region. Now, they’ll face off on one stage for the ultimate prize: becoming the 2026 Harmony Sweepstakes National Champion! 

THE FINALISTS
Linc 182 (Mid-Atlantic)
The Bookmarks (Chicago)
The Seventh Variety (Los Angeles)
Coda Conduct (Bay Area)
5280 A Cappella (Rocky Mountain)

But the competition is only part of the competition! 2025 National Champions Smoke Ring are back to host the festivities and celebrate the next generation of champions! Outta The Vox joins us as a special guest performer, bringing even more incredible vocal artistry to the stage. And guiding us through the evening is the incomparable Paul Nathan as emcee! The groups will be judged by an all-star panel of a cappella experts: Bill Hare, Daria, Patty Hawley-Pennycook, and Acaville founder & Executive Director Aaron Director.

We’ll be bringing #TheSpotlight to the National Finals, sitting down with the finalists, Smoke Ring, and Outta The Vox to get the stories, excitement, and behind-the-scenes moments that make this community so special. Don’t forget to tune into Acaville Radio to catch into these special interviews and performances! Join us October 17th at the Marin Center in San Rafael and experience one of the biggest nights in a cappella! The harmonies are about to hit and the competition is about to begin.