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19th Bucharest International Jazz Competition 2025

The Bucharest International Jazz Competition has opened registration for 2025 to all jazz instrumentalists, bands and vocalists, no older than 45.

Bucharest International Jazz Competition is one of the most appreciated jazz events, by specialists and the public, the event being ranked among the first 3 European jazz competitions.

The total amount of prizes for 2025 is 7,000 Euro, of which 1,200 Euro are reserved for the Grand Prize Winner.

Between the 4th and 12th of July 2025, Bucharest International Jazz Competition celebrates its 19th edition. The competition takes place during the International Festival EUROPAfest. It promises unforgettable meetings, thrilled audience, atmosphere, by combining concerts with jam sessions, workshops and jazz master-classes.

The winner is chosen by a jury composed of artists and teachers, personalities of the international jazz world.

Over the years, the Bucharest International Jazz Competition has proved to be a promoter for jazz musicians and bands, not only in Eastern Europe but all over the world. Its mission is to contribute to the acknowledgment of jazz values and to celebrate creativity and freedom of expression.

19th Bucharest International Jazz Competition 2025 – Registration Fee

The registration fee for one application / jazz band is 140 Euro.