Application period
Preliminary rounds
Semifinals
Final concert
News 16.4.2026
Interview 27.3.2026
News 26.3.2026
The international Mirjam Helin Singing Competition is one of the world’s most prestigious vocal competitions. Many previous prizewinners, such as Olaf Bär, Elīna Garanča, René Pape, Kateryna Kasper, Nadine Sierra, Andrea Rost and Julia Lezhneva have later become prominent figures in the world of singing.
We stand for science and art
The Mirjam Helin Singing Competition is organized by the Finnish Cultural Foundation, one of Europe’s largest private foundations. It builds a pluralistic and sustainable society, promote research, art and culture, and encourage future talents to strive for breakthroughs.
The international Mirjam Helin Singing Competition will be held for the first time in Turku in 2027, at the Music Centre Fuuga is scheduled to open in autumn 2026. The competition will expand into a summer festival visible throughout the city.
Are you a singer and planning to enter the competition? Many previous prizewinners have later become prominent figures in the world of singing. Read more and join us in Turku in summer 2027!
The Mirjam Helin International Singing Competition awards prizes in total €194,000.
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