Third Lied Competition "Bolko von Hochberg" 30. 5 - 4. 6. 2026

Name: Third Lied Competiton "Bolko von Hochberg"
Address: 6 Augustastraße, Görlitz, SN, 02826, DE
Telephone: +49 3581 8778460

Welcome to the website of the Lied Competition "Bolko von Hochberg", which has been held biennially in the twin city of Görlitz-Zgorzelec since 2022. It is dedicated to the art song. The first round takes place in Görlitz (Germany) from May 31st to June 1st. The semi-finals and final will be held in Jelenia Góra (Poland) on June 3rd and 4th, 2026. Duos of singers and pianists can register until February 28th.

Terms and conditions of participation

A celebration of the art of song in the European city of Görlitz-Zgorzelec

About the competition

The International Lied Competition "Bolko von Hochberg" offers young singers and pianists (duos) specializing in classical art song the opportunity to showcase their talent before a jury of experts and to meet like-minded individuals from around the world in the European city of Görlitz-Zgorzelec. In addition to cash prizes, winners and finalists have the chance to participate in concerts in Saxony and Poland. The song competition is conceived as a German-Polish and European collaborative project and takes place every two years in the border region. The jury and partner institutions connect the two neighboring countries of Germany and Poland.

In 2026 (the 100th anniversary of the composer Bolko von Hochberg's death), the semi-finals and finals will exceptionally take place in Jelenia Góra (Hirschberg) in Poland. Travel and accommodation in Jelenia Góra will be organized by the organizers. The repertoire for the third edition of the competition is: "Folk song and sacred song".

The registration deadline is Saturday, February 28, 2026 (23:59 GMT).

The Third Bolko von Hochberg Song Competition 2026 is co-financed by the European Union under the INTERREG Poland-Saxony Small Projects Fund.

Terms of participation

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