59th International Vocal Competition ’s-Hertogenbosch (Opera | Oratorio)
Registration is possible on December 1. The preliminary rounds will take place at various locations:
Preliminary Selections – Live Auditions 2026
- February 17: Academy of Music, Łódź, Poland. Application deadline: January 22.
- March 31: Colombo, Sri Lanka (venue to be determined). Deadline: March 17.
- April 18–19: Staatsoper Unter den Linden, Berlin, Germany. Deadline: March 19.
- April 25–26: Amsterdam University of the Arts, Netherlands. Deadline: March 26.
- April 27: Opéra Bastille, Paris, France. Deadline: April 8.
- May 1–5: Ningbo University College of Music, China (including masterclasses). Applications open in 2026.
- May 10: Mozarteum University, Salzburg, Austria. Deadline: April 22.
- May 17: Guildhall School of Music & Drama, London, United Kingdom. Deadline: April 28.
- May 24: Fondazione Mascarade Opera, Florence, Italy. Deadline: April 30.
- June 20–21: Theater aan de Parade, ’s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands. Deadline: May 21.
- June 30: Carl Fischer Building, New York City, USA. Deadline: June 9.
Preliminary Selections – Online Auditions 2026
There will be two separate rounds of video jury review, each with its own submission deadline:
YouTube Group 1: March 4, 2026 deadline
YouTube Group 2: June 23, 2026 deadline
Date
02.10.2026 - 10.10.2026
Discipline
Classical singing Opera and oratorio
Age limit
34 years old (born after October 11, 1991)
Prices
Cash prizes totaling EUR 80,000, various special prizes, performances
Application deadline
23.06.2023
Website
https://www.ivc.nu/en/
