Dragon Competition

06 - 30 Jul, 2026

GRAND PRIX
- Ensemble: 4000 USD / China Tour (5 concerts)
- Soloist: 2000 USD / China Tour (5 concerts)

Plus: flights, visas, hotels, meals and English speaking guide

Now in its 3rd edition, the Dragon Competition is a unique international music competition for soloists and ensembles offering a prestigious China Tour showcasing artists' exceptional talent on an international stage.

- No age limits
- All instruments welcome
- All ensemble types accepted

By hosting the competition online, the Dragon Competition opens its doors to talented musicians from every corner of the world. This fully virtual format ensures a fair, inclusive, and accessible competition—where artistic excellence and musical expression take center stage, free from geographical barriers.

The competition is evaluated by a distinguished international jury of renowned artists, managers and educators.

Preliminary Round: 6-14 July
Final Round: 15-25 July
Winners Announcement: July 30

Closing date: 05 Jul 2026

Read advisory note

This competition appears to include an online round that charges over €35. musicalchairs is concerned that the fee for online judging must be commensurate with the value offered to applicants whether they are successful or unsuccessful. Please therefore study the guidelines for this competition carefully:

Is the Jury for the online round published and are they widely respected musicians?
Does each Jury member listen to the submissions in full?
Do applicants receive detailed and considered feedback about their complete performance/score from the Jury?

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