International Vocal Competition ’s-Hertogenbosch Announces 2026 Dates & Jury
By David Salazar(Photo Credit: ©Sarah_Hickson)
The International Vocal Competition (IVC) ’s-Hertogenbosch has announced details for the 59th edition of its Opera | Oratorio competition.
The event is set to take place Oct. 2–10, 2026 in ’s-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands.
Forty singers will be chosen through live auditions across Europe, Asia, and the United States, as well as via online video submissions. These selected artists will advance to the Main Rounds and Grand Finale at Theater aan de Parade.
The 2026 competition will be chaired by opera director Sir David Pountney. Jury members include bass Sir John Tomlinson and soprano Susan Bullock, who will offer all participants individualized feedback throughout the rounds. The 2026 edition will also feature the world premiere of “Feathers,” a new work by Anne-Maartje Lemereis, Composer Laureate of the Netherlands, performed by all competitors.
Finalists will compete for €50,000 in prize money in a performance with the Philzuid Symphony Orchestra conducted by Grammy Award–winning conductor Karen Kamensek. Prizes include the Grand Prix ’s-Hertogenbosch (€15,000), Toonkunst Prize (€7,500), Staetshuys Fonds Prize (€7,500), and several special awards such as the Wagner Prize, Operetta Prize, and Young Talent Prize.
Participants will also get a chance to participate in in masterclasses, workshops, and career-development sessions with casting directors, agents, and festival representatives. Both the Main Rounds and Finals will be streamed internationally on OperaVision.
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