Armenia to host Eurovision Young Musicians 2026 competition

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 21, ARMENPRESS. 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.

Hovhannes Movsisyan, Executive Director of the Public Television Company, said: "It is a great honor for us to host this very format of Eurovision in Armenia. The Public Television Company and the European Broadcasting Union will spare no effort to make Armenia the center of classical music in 2026. We will gladly welcome talented 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.

The competition is held every other year since 1982.

“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.”

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