In 2027, the human voice takes centre stage at the Queen Elisabeth Competition. For the eleventh time, we will welcome talented young singers from around the world to Brussels, giving them the opportunity to reveal not only the qualities of their voice, but also their musical personality, versatility and ability to connect with an audience.

Applications are open to classically trained singers of all voice types and nationalities, aged 18 to 32 years old. Following a preselection based on video recordings, the selected candidates will be invited to Brussels to take part in the live rounds of the Competition in May 2027.

The Voice Competition unfolds at a particularly intense pace. The first round and semi-final take place at Flagey over just four days, from 9 to 13 May, before twelve finalists proceed to the final at the Brussels Centre for Fine Arts. From 20 to 22 May, four finalists will perform each evening with the La Monnaie Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Alain Altinoglu.

Throughout the Competition, the singers will be challenged to demonstrate the breadth of their artistry through a varied repertoire. In the semi-final, each candidate will perform a recital programme selected by the jury from two programmes submitted at the time of application, alongside a new compulsory work written especially for the Competition. In the final, the finalists will each present a programme of three to five works with orchestra, sung in at least two different languages and including at least one opera aria.

We look forward to welcoming you to Flagey and the Brussels Centre for Fine Arts to discover and support a new generation of exceptional voices!