We are delighted to announce the 20th Anniversary Edition of the Bucharest International Jazz Competition, taking place in July 2026.

Ranked by BBC among the Top 3 jazz competitions worldwide, the event has become a prestigious platform for emerging and professional jazz artists from across the globe.

In 2026, we’re thrilled to celebrate the 20th Anniversary Edition of the competition — two decades of inspiring performances, extraordinary talent, and unforgettable musical encounters. This special edition will take place in July in Bucharest, a vibrant and welcoming city for artists worldwide.

We warmly invite your students and young professors (under 45) to be part of this milestone year. The competition offers an international stage, unique networking opportunities, and a chance to shine in front of an enthusiastic and diverse audience.

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OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS

20 Bucharest International JAZZ Competition 2026 @ EUROPAfest

100 % jazz & more…competition, concerts, jam sessions, jazz workshops…

Date: 3 – 11 July 2026

open for: instrumentalists and vocalists of all nationalities

NEW ! Age limit: up to 45 years old ( born after the 1st of July 1981 ). The leader can be older than 45.

Prizes: The total amount is 10.000 Euro, cash and concerts
Info: jmevents.ro@gmail.com 

Website: 

www.jazzfest.ro, www.jazzcompetition.ro  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bucharest.International.Jazz.Competition

Facebook Event ( to share ): https://www.facebook.com/events/1200084981652104/ 

The application is OPEN. 

Deadline: 1st March 2026

Best regards,

jmEvents 
phone: +40 740 75 95 66
office@jmEvents.ro | www.jmEvents.ro 

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