The XXII International Solo Singing Competition “Lazar Jovanović” has taken place

From 28 to 31 May 2026, the National Theatre in Belgrade hosted the XXII International Solo Singing Competition “Lazar Jovanović”, the largest solo singing competition in Serbia.

Over four days, young singers performed before an international jury on the historic stage of the National Theatre. This edition also brought something new: for the first time, the competition featured a musical theatre category, opening its doors to talent from the world of musical theatre.

Laureates and results

Full results, the names of the laureates and photographs from the competition days and the final concert are published on the official competition website.

The winners on stage through the season

The laureates perform in the Winners series — at the New Year’s Concert of the Winners on 27 December and in concerts from January to April 2027.

Thank you

We thank the National Theatre in Belgrade, the members of the jury, the pianists, the volunteers and all the participants who made this edition possible. The XXIII competition will take place in late May 2027.