May 2027 · Belgrade
23rd Lazar Jovanović International Solo Singing Competition
The regulations for 2027 have been published. The jury and the opening of applications are expected from February 2027.
- editions
- 22
- participants
- 2450+
- countries
- 27+
- prizes
- 260+
Season 2026/27
The road to the 23rd competition
We announce each next step on this website and on the competition’s social media.
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29–31 May 2026
22nd competition held
Results, prizes and jury are in the archive.
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Published
Regulations 2027
Categories for singers aged 14 to 36 and repertoire. View →
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From February 2027
Jury and applications
Presentation of the international jury, announcement of the exact dates and opening of online applications — expected from February 2027.
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May 2027 (expected)
23rd competition
Opera, musical and ensembles — performing before an international jury.
The 23rd competition begins in:
From the archive · 22nd competition 2026
Main Prize “Lazar Jovanović”: Katarina Katanić
More than a competition
Since 2004 the competition has given young singers a stage, the expert assessment of an international jury and prizes that open the door to a professional career.
A prestigious stage
Perform at the National Theatre in Belgrade, Serbia’s leading opera house.
About the stage →International jury
Assessed by opera directors, professors and opera artists from the region and Europe.
About the jury →Career-building prizes
Solo concerts, cash prizes and engagements with professional companies.
Prizes →2004–2026
Twenty-two editions
A new face of the competition every year. Browse juries, laureates and results in the archive.
For competitors
Prepare your programme in time
The regulations for the 23rd competition have been published. The competition is open to singers aged 14 to 36 in opera, musical and ensemble categories — choose your category and start preparing your repertoire.
Opera
From pre-categories for pupils to young professionals.
Musical
A category for students and professionals in musical theatre.
Ensembles
Chamber, opera and musical duets and ensembles.
