Armenia to host emerging classical talent at Eurovision Young Musicians 2026
Armenia will host the Eurovision Young Musicians 2026 competition, showcasing the finest classical artists in the 12 to 21 age range and helping to launch their international careers, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and the Public Television Company of Armenia (AMPTV) said.
“It is a great honour for us to host Eurovision Young Musicians in Armenia,” said
AMPTV Director-General Hovhannes Movsisyan. “Alongside the EBU, we are committed to making Armenia the heart of classical music in 2026. We are excited to welcome the most gifted young musicians to our country.”
Armenia first joined the competition in 2012 with kanun player Narek Kazazyan and then, after a 12-year break, returned in 2024 with Hayk Hekekyan on the oboe.
Held every other year since 1982, the event was last hosted by Norway. Over the years, the competition has propelled winners to global recognition, including Julian Rachlin (violin), Natalie Clein (cello) and Eivind Holtsmark Ringstad (viola).
“Eurovision Young Musicians is an incredible showcase of talent, creativity and diversity that unites people through music,” said Jean Philip De Tender, the EBU’s Director of Media and Deputy Director-General. “We’re pleased to have Armenia hosting in 2026 and look forward to working together on an amazing event.”
More details about the 2026 competition will be announced shortly.