Youth music music 2026: Regensburg and Munich in the musical focus!

Regensburg wird 2026 Gastgeber des Bundeswettbewerbs „Jugend musiziert“ und unterstützt so die musikalische Förderung junger Talente.
In 2026, Regensburg became host of the federal competition "Jugend musiziert" and thus support the musical promotion of young talents. (Symbolbild/MW)

Youth music music 2026: Regensburg and Munich in the musical focus!

In an exciting step for Bavaria's music culture, the national competition "Jugend musiziert" will take place in the cities of Regensburg and Munich in 2026. As the city of Regensburg , this event will begin as part of the Pentecost days in Munich and then from May 28th to 1. June 2026 in Regensburg open. It is the first time since 2013 that the competition in Bavaria is a guest - a real "comeback" for the region!

Bavaria's Minister of Art Markus Blume emphasizes the great importance of Regensburg and Munich for music culture. The long tradition of the city is particularly remarkable in the musical promotion of children and adolescents who originated in the singing school founded in 1910 and the music school founded in 1971. Every year talented young musicians are awarded the music award, which once more shows the respect for the musical landscape of the city.

about the competition

The competition "Jugend musiziert" is a recognized and valued format to promote musical talents in Germany, supported by the conference with the Ministers of Culture. Every year, between 10,000 and 15,000 young musicians take part in the various competitions. For the 2026 federal competition, around 2,000 participants from all federal states and from German schools in other European countries are expected. The scoring games will take place in the form of public short concerts with free admission, so that the general public can also experience young talents.

The federal competition is not only celebrated, but also brings a breath of fresh air to the regulations. Because the supervisory board of Deutscher Musikrat GmbH has decided on a new rule for the 2026 competition, which is based on suggestions from the federal-state conference "Youth Music". This regulation, as on the website Music , stipulates that upper limits, contingents and option lists are left out in the tender. In this way, the participants can be invited in solo categories from 25 points and in ensemble categories from 24 points at the state level.

What does the participants come up?

The new rules promise more transparency and reliability for the young music talents. In the first place, the strengthening of joint music is set. The federal competition serves as a kind of "final" for the top promotion of artistic youngsters. How long has this regulation lasted? First until the competitions 2026-2028, after that it is evaluated.

The anticipation for the competition is already noticeable, and you can be curious to see what shine the young musicians will bring to this important event inside. Regensburg as a host city has definitely shown a good hand! The combination of talented participants and a traditional musical environment promises an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.

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OrtRegensburg, Deutschland
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