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Competition

Edition 2026

Registration will be open soon!

The 33ᵉ Concours International de Chant de Mâcon will take place from November 9 to 15, 2026. The final will be held at the Théâtre, Scène nationale de Mâcon.

Who can register?

Young singers from all over the world, under the age of 35 (born after January 1, 1991).

When should you register?

From March 15 to midnight on September 10, 2026.

How do I register?

By clicking on this link, from March 15.

The Jury

The competition jury is made up of professional singers, directors of opera houses or productions, conductors, orchestra directors or administrators, artistic agents, composers and/or journalists specializing in opera.

Composition of the jury for the 2026 edition:

The jury will be announced at a later date.

16,000 euros in prizes!

The rewards

The prizes represent a total value of 16,000 euros in prizes and cost-sharing for the finalists, distributed as follows:

– 1ᵉʳ price: 5,000 euros

– 2ᵉ price: 3,000 euros

– 3ᵉ price: 2,000 euros

– Special prize for the compulsory French melody: 3,000 euros

– Young talent prize: 1,000 euros

– Public Prize: 500 euros

– Orchestra prize: 500 euros

– Lycée Lamartine students’ prize

Other prizes may be awarded at the discretion of the jury. Candidates selected for the final will receive a 250-euro expense allowance.

All information

Contest rules : FR / EN

List of tunes for the Finale

Compulsory works (semi-final and final): coming soon