Sofia International Conducting Competition

The competition is open to conductors of all nationalities, born between 1986 and 2005.
Applications must be submitted in digital format only.
Deadline for applications: 18 January 2026.

Grand Prix - Concerts with various orchestras in different countries.
First Prize - € 15 000
Second Prize - € 5 000
Third Prize - € 2 000
Prize of the Orchestra “Sasha Popov”
Prize of the Public
Prize for the performance of Bulgarian work