Archive · 2026
22nd Lazar Jovanović International Solo Singing Competition
29–31 May 2026 · National Theatre in Belgrade, Francuska 3
About the competition
The 22nd Lazar Jovanović International Solo Singing Competition took place from 29 to 31 May 2026 on the “Raša Plaović” Stage of the National Theatre in Belgrade, Francuska 3. The competition is organised by the association Kulturni element. For the first time the competition opened its doors to musical theatre talent with the new Musical category.
Laureate · Main Prize “Lazar Jovanović”
Katarina Katanić
Category IV B
Prizes
- “Jadranka Jovanović” AwardMartina KoljenšićCategory IV B
- “Radmila Smiljanić” AwardDarija DurunjinaCategory II B
- “Željko Lučić” AwardEv UllmannCategory IV B
- Musical Theatre AwardNina CrosslyCategory V
- Special Recommendation Award of the National Theatre in BelgradeStefan MiloševićCategory II B
- Operosa Montenegro Opera Festival AwardLjeposava MalbašaCategory III
- Special Recommendation Award of the Terazije TheatreTara NjegoMitra MladenovićCategory V
- Performance at the season-opening Gala Concert of the Serbian National Theatre in Novi SadKatarina KatanićCategory IV B
- Special Award for the Best AccompanistJelena Bošnjak
- Special Award of the Serbian National Theatre for an AccompanistJelena Bošnjak
Results
Full score tables for all categories by competition day, with average scores and placements.
Score tables →
