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PARTNERS National Opera Competition is open to singers 25 to 35. First prize: $15,000; 2nd Prize: $10,000; 3rd Prize; $5,000; Judges’ Special Award $2,000; Audience Choice Award: $1,000; Finalists' travel expenses: $750. Application/video submission deadline: Feb. 2, 2026, through Acceptd. Preliminary and semifinal rounds are virtual. Final round LIVE in Washington, D.C., April 12, 2026. https://app.getacceptd.com/partnersforthearts https://partners4thearts.org Since 2013, PARTNERS for the Arts has held an annual opera competition to encourage and support singers pursuing careers in opera.

Calling all singers 18–32! The 2026 Washington International Competition for Voice is open for applications. Sing for world-renowned judges Stephanie Blythe, Nicholas Phan, and Karen Slack. Semifinals are May 23 and finals May 24. The venue for our finals will move from the KC Terrace Theater to a new location is TBD. We look forward to reviewing your applications! Compete alongside talented young artists from around the world. Win up to $10,000 and DC-area performance opportunities. Semifinalists get local housing and transportation, and there’s no application fee. Showcase your talent, gain recognition from top professionals, and join an inspiring international community—apply by February 15, 2026! Complete details at https://fmmc.org/ and through Acceptd at app.getacceptd.com/wic.

Bay View Music Festival is seeking to fill all roles in Mozart's Don Giovanni, which will be produced in original language with chamber orchestra in four performances. Dates are June 18 - July 31 and the opportunity can be combined with the American Spiritual Intensive July 31-August 10. Fantastic location on Lake Michigan with supportive faculty, recital opportunities, voice lessons and coachings, and more. Generous scholarship, work-study and summer church gigs available and average attendee pays around $1200-1800 out of pocket after scholarship for 6 week program including tuition, room, and board. Live and Online Auditions now through Feb. 7 at various locations. 

The Harold Haugh Light Opera Vocal Competition has been held since 2000. Previously held in Jackson, MI, it has now been relocated to Ann Arbor, MI. Singers are judged by a distinguished panel on two songs, one a technical number and the other a number from light opera. From the initial round, finalists are chosen to compete in the finals round in the evening. Cash awards will be presented. Vocal quality and the ability to act and entertain are given equal weight. The competition was named for a man who followed a long professional career with years of teaching singers how to succeed. The current panel will give all entrants advice on building their presentation as well.

Venice Opera Concert & Competition: March 2–6, 2026 • Opera America’s Scorca Hall, NYC. Presented by New York Music Productions, in collaboration with Venice Opera & B.G.G. Music LLC. A professional concert opportunity for emerging and established opera singers, culminating in a public performance and a $1,000 career-support award.  Designed for singers seeking meaningful public performance experience. Materials must be received by: Sunday, February 1, 2026.

Taos Opera Institute was established as an intensively holistic program designed to bridge the gap between academia and apprenticeships. Our philosophy focuses on integrating and improving your technique, your physical well being, and your artistry. ​ TOI is centered in the Taos Ski Valley, NM, at 9500ft, where 28 Young Artists spend 5 weeks working with our Faculty. Singers receive 4 lessons per week (in 4 languages), totaling an entire semester's worth! Singers perform their arias in 2 public performances weekly, for a total of 8 aria performances. Numerous additional performance opportunities are presented as well. ​​ Guest Faculty present sessions on acting technique, art song prep, performance anxiety, and much more. 

Applications are now being accepted for the 10th Mt. Fuji International Opera Competition of Shizuoka, to be held from Nov. 14 to Nov. 22, 2026. The 1st prize winner will receive 3 million yen (approximately USD $19,000). We also offer substantial support for international applicants, including financial support for traveling and accommodation. Applications are accepted via the official website. Access the Muvac application page through the "Apply for the Competition" on the site. APPLICATION DEADLINE : 1st May, 2026. *Submission of a recording video is required at the time of application. Please refer to the guide for applicants for details. We sincerely look forward to receiving your application.

Deadlines are quickly approaching to apply to be a 2026 Seagle Festival Emerging Artist. Both In-Person and Video auditions are accepted. 2026 Summer season includes H.M.S. Pinafore, Cosi fan tutte, Dead Man Walking, The Sound of Music, plus a children's opera and several concerts. Opportunity includes voice lessons, coaching, career planning, master classes, and major company auditions.

Join FIO MONDO for our 2026 festival in Urbania, Italy! This season, we will present full productions with orchestra of Puccini’s Madama Butterfly and Handel’s Alcina; as well as fully staged productions with piano of Puccini’s Suor Angelica, Donizetti’s I pazzi per progetto, and Gluck’s Il parnaso confuso. An additional opera, Spontini’s Li finti filosofi, will be performed with orchestra and in collaboration with the Pergolesi Spontini Foundation. Additional performances include recitals, concerts, and an opera scenes program. Our internationally-renowned team offers an all-encompassing artistic experience to our participants. The festival will include four weeks of Italian language classes, coaching sessions with Italian coaches, voice lessons, masterclasses with leading international artists, an immersive cultural experience, and much more! Singers, collaborative artists, assistant directors, and assistant conductors are all invited to apply! Click here to learn more about the specific opportunities available for our artists: https://fio-mondo.org/our-2026-festival

The Miami Music Festival Application Deadline is Thursday, January 15th! Spend your summer in Miami's notorious South Beach to attend Miami Music Festival! While enjoying the white sands and blue waters, you will perform a role with orchestra and sharpen your craft with individual instruction with prominent voice faculty, coaches, conductors, and directors.  A highlight of the season includes our Immersive Opera Production, where innovative projection mapping technology brings the opera story vividly to life around you. 2026 Production: Cendrillon | Jules Massenet. Website: https://www.miamimusicfestival.com/vocal-institutes