World Carillon Federation
Since 1974
World Carillon
Federation
The art of the carillon,
carried across the world
Our mission: Uniting guilds, societies and carillonists to promote and preserve the art of the carillon.
Event
2029 Congress – Grindsted
The WCF international congress will be held at Grindsted from 25 to 28 August 2029 in Denmark.
News
New member
At the Mafra Congress, a new association joined the World Carillon Federation: the Association of Carillon Art in Japan.
Sponsors
New Sponsor
The WCF is proud to announce that we have a new sponsor, T. Verdin Legacy Bellworks, Expert restoration, service, and maintenance of historic bells, chimes, and carillons.
About us
The world voice of the carillon since 1974
The World Carillon Federation (WCF) is an international non-profit organization, founded in 1974, that brings together national and regional guilds and societies dedicated to promoting the art of carillon playing worldwide.
16
Member guilds worldwide
5
Continents represented
1974
Year of foundation
Discover the carillon
A unique musical heritage — hear it in action.
This video is also available in other languages. Visit the WCF YouTube channel for more videos.
Discovery
New to carillons?
You’ve come to the right place! Find out what a carillon is – including pictures and videos – locate instruments near you, and identify the guild or society active in your area.
Members & Resources
Already familiar with carillons?
Discover who we are, our mission, and the actions we take to support, develop, and promote carillon playing internationally. Find resources for carillonists, institutions, and enthusiasts.
Our members
An international community
The WCF welcomes guilds, national societies, institutions and professional carillonists from around the world.
Guilds & Societies
Active associations all over the world
National carillon guilds and societies form the heart of the WCF. They organise concerts, training events and local activities while participating in the Federation’s international life.
Carillonists
Supporting the artists of a unique heritage
World Congress 2026
Palace of Mafra
24 – 28 June 2026
Join carillonists and enthusiasts from around the world at the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage site in Portugal. Concerts, workshops, general assembly and visits.