Music competition of the Donaufest 2026: Marimba
In co-operation with the Ulm Music School
The marimba and the Donaufest 2026
The marimba is the instrument selected for the 7th International Music Competition of the Donaufest 2026. Since 2012, renowned music universities in the Danube countries have been nominating their young talents to face a renowned international jury in Ulm. They decide on the awarding of three valuable prizes.
The competition, which is open to the public, will take place on 6 and 7 July 2026 in the concert hall of the Ulm Music School. The exact times for the candidates will be announced in good time in the media and on the website of the Danube Festival and the music school. The competition will traditionally conclude with the public award ceremony and a prizewinners' concert of the past Donaufest 2024 with the oboe instrument with the participation of the Ulm Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra.
These The final event will also take place on Wednesday, 8 July 2026 at 8 pm in the concert hall of the Ulm Music School. Admission is free.
The previous competitions
Click on the picture for information about the jury
Click here for information on this year's participants
Dates of the competition (public event)* on 6 and 7 July 2026
Award ceremony and prizewinners' concert (public event)* 08 July 2026 at 8.00 pm
* The public events take place on the premises of the Ulm Music School (Marktplatz 19, 89073 Ulm). Admission is free. Exact times will be announced in the media and on this website in good time
