Archive · 2026
22nd Lazar Jovanović International Solo Singing Competition
29–31 May 2026 · National Theatre in Belgrade
About the competition
The 22nd competition took place from 29 to 31 May 2026 on the “Raša Plaović” Stage of the National Theatre in Belgrade, organised by the association Kulturni element. For the first time the competition opened its doors to musical theatre talent with the new Musical category.
Prizes
Main Prize “Lazar Jovanović”
Katarina Katanić (Category IV B)
“Jadranka Jovanović” Award
Martina Koljenšić (Category IV B)
“Radmila Smiljanić” Award
Darija Durunjina (Category II B)
“Željko Lučić” Award
Ev Ullmann (Category IV B)
Musical Theatre Award
Nina Crossly (Category V)
Special Recommendation Award of the National Theatre in Belgrade
Stefan Milošević (Category II B)
Operosa Montenegro Opera Festival Award
Ljeposava Malbaša (Category III)
Special Recommendation Award of the Terazije Theatre
- Tara Njego (Category V)
- Mitra Mladenović (Category V)
Performance at the season-opening Gala Concert of the Serbian National Theatre in Novi Sad
Katarina Katanić (Category IV B)
Special Award for the Best Accompanist
Jelena Bošnjak
Special Award of the Serbian National Theatre for an Accompanist
Jelena Bošnjak
Results
Full score tables for all categories by competition day, with average scores and placements.
Score tables of the 22nd competition →
