Competition dates

The Veronica Dunne International Singing Competition is committed to discovering the future’s best classical singers. For the 2022 Competition, we will travel to five fantastic cities throughout Europe to hold live auditions, including Dublin, London, Munich, Florence and Warsaw.

Live auditions

CITIES AND DATES

Our live auditions were held in the following cities throughout Autumn 2021.

Can’t make it to a live audition?

We always like to meet you in person, however, if you are unable to attend a live audition we do accept video links to be submitted as part of your online application. Find out more details from our FAQs.

Competition week

25–30 AUGUST 2022

Our 2022 Singing Competition will be held in Dublin, Ireland, from 25th–30th August 2022. Each round will take place at the National Concert Hall (NCH) and will be open to the public to enjoy. The competition week is split into four different rounds:

PRELIMINARY ROUNDS
Thursday 25th & Friday 26th August 2022
Our Preliminary Rounds will take place at the National Concert Hall (NCH) Kevin Barry Room in Dublin on Thursday 25th at 2pm and 6pm, and on Friday 26th at 12pm and 3pm. Competitors sing 2 operatic arias accompanied by piano.

QUARTER FINAL
Saturday 27th August 2022
Our Quarter Final will be held at the National Concert Hall (NCH) Kevin Barry Room in Dublin on Saturday 27th at 11am, 2pm and 6pm. 24 Competitors sing 2 operatic arias accompanied by piano.

SEMI FINAL
Sunday 28th August 2022
Our Semi Final invites 12 competitors to perform in the Main Auditorium of the National Concert Hall in Dublin, on Sunday 28th at 11am and 3pm. 12 competitors sing a 20 minute programme of opera, oratorio and song.

FINAL
Tuesday 30th August 2022
Our Competition Final invites our six most talented competitors to sing three arias with orchestra before the jury decide on the winners. This prestigious event will be held in the Main Auditorium of the National Concert Hall in Dublin. The six finalists will perform with the National Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Laurent Wagner.

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