Application period: 01.12.2024 - 09.06.2025
Singers from all nations who have not yet reached the age of 32 on September 15, 2025 are eligible to participate in the 2025 competition.
The challenging repertoire reflects the high standard of the Cologne International Music Competition. Particular attention is paid to ensuring that the repertoire demonstrates the technical skills of the participants and that the participants are given sufficient scope for individual interpretation of the required pieces.
The competition is aimed at young singers from all over the world with a special talent and training in the field of opera and operetta singing.
The repertoire will be published soon under Documents and Downloads at the bottom of this page.
To apply for the competition, please submit the following documents in full via our online application portal "muvac":
We look forward to receiving your application and wish you every success!