International Conductors Competition WMC 2026

Since 1970, the Conductors Competition has been an important part of the World Music Contest (WMC). The event offers young conductors an international platform to showcase their skills, gain experience working with professional wind orchestras, and receive direct feedback from an expert international jury.

Tue 14 Jul - Wed 22 Jul

14 Jul

22 Jul

14 Jul

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16 Jul

From 10:00

Selection Rounds | 16 candidates

Abdij Rolduc

From 17 Jan 11:00
20 Jul

13:00

Semi-finals Conductors Contest | 6 candidates

Kerkrade Theatre

From 17 Jan 11:00
22 Jul

20:00

Final of the International Conductors Competition

Roda Hall

From 17 Jan 11:00

Kerkrade Theatre

Brass Band | 3rd Division

This type of ensemble, originally from England, consists exclusively of brass instruments, complemented by percussion.

Fri 10 Jul 14:30

Data & tickets

Percussion ensembles | 2nd division

An impressive percussion spectacle in which ensembles pull out all the stops to impress both jury and audience.

Fri 17 Jul 10:00

Data & tickets

Best of European Wind Bands’

WMC proudly presents a concert series showcasing the absolute world elite.

Wed 15 Jul - Mon 27 Jul

Data & tickets

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