Venues
Three venues in Fort Wayne, Indiana host the 2026 Championships.
Embassy Theatre
125 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Test Piece & Choice Program — 1st Section, Championship, Youth, OpenThe historic Embassy Theatre is the main competition venue for the NABBA 2026 Championships. Built in 1928, this beautifully restored 2,471-seat theater provides world-class acoustics and a stunning setting for brass band performances. The Embassy hosts Test Piece performances for 1st Section and Championship on Friday, and Choice Program performances for both sections on Saturday. Youth and Open sections also perform here on Saturday morning. Award ceremonies take place each evening.
Pearl Arts Center
203 Pearl St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Choice Program — 2nd Section & 3rd SectionThe Pearl Arts Center serves as the second performance venue, hosting Choice Program competitions. On Friday, 2nd Section bands perform their Choice Program here. On Saturday, 3rd Section takes the stage in the morning followed by 2nd Section Choice Program in the afternoon. The venue also hosts Brass Ensemble on Friday morning.
Grand Wayne Convention Center
120 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Vendor HallThe Grand Wayne Convention Center houses the vendor hall in the Anthony Wayne Ballroom, open during competition hours on both Friday and Saturday. Browse instruments, mouthpieces, accessories, recordings, and sheet music from leading brass band suppliers. The convention center is connected to the Hilton Fort Wayne and within walking distance of the Embassy Theatre.