Mediterranean International Conducting Competition 2026

Location

Molfetta & Bisceglie, Puglia, Italy

Instrument / Role

Conductor

Format

In person

Application deadline

September 20, 2026

Venue

Auditorium Madonna della Rosa, Molfetta (BA), Italy (eliminatory/semi-final); Teatro Garibaldi, Bisceglie (BA), Italy (final)

An international orchestral conducting competition for conductors aged 18-38 years old. The first edition takes place in Puglia (Molfetta & Bisceglie), Italy, from 9-15 November 2026, dedicated to the memory of Maestro Mariano Patti. The competition consists of a video preliminary round (June 4 - September 20, 2026), eliminatory round, semi-final, and final rounds. Participants conduct ensembles and compete for prizes including concert engagements with various orchestras and mentorship opportunities.