The XXIVth International Johann Sebastian Bach Competition 2024 will be held in the following disciplines: Organ, Voice, Violoncello/Baroque Violoncello. The Competition is open to the public. The Competition will be held in Leipzig from July 16 to 27, 2024.

Applications for the competition may be submitted between December 1, 2023 and February 29, 2024 (23:59 CET) via the MUVAC portal, www.muvac.com. Each candidate may apply for one discipline only.

The International Johann Sebastian Bach Competition 2024 is open to soloists of any nationality who are at least 16 years old. The participants must have been born after July 27, 1991. Candidates who were admitted to the 2020 Bach Competition after the pre-selection rounds may also apply for the 2024 competition even if they have passed the age limit.

Bach Prizes

1st Prize € 10.000
2nd Prize €  7.500
3rd Prize €   5.000

The prizewinners have the right to use the title »Bach Prizewinners«.