Verbier Festival Academy and Orchestras

SPEND YOUR 2026 SUMMER
IN THE SPECTACULAR SWISS ALPS
AS PART OF THE VERBIER GENERATION

Artist training is at the heart of the Verbier Festival’s DNA. The Festival’s Academy and Orchestra programmes are a laboratory where future talents are discovered and nurtured. They have been a career launchpad for many of today’s most sought-after soloists, chamber ensembles, singers, orchestral players, conductors and audio engineers.

ONLINE INFORMATION SESSIONS

The VF Academy and Orchestras teams will present each programme, discuss the application process, and answer your questions in an online zoom session. Details and registration coming soon.


APPLICATION FEE WAIVERS

Thanks to the generosity of the Loterie Romande, application fees will be waived for the following candidates:

• Swiss Citizens born or resident in the Cantons of Fribourg, Geneva, Juras, Neuchâtel, Valais or Vaud

To obtain this exemption, please send proof of eligibility (i.e. a scan of your passport, a letter proving your canton of residence) BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION to:

academy@verbierfestival.com for Academy programmes
orchestras@verbierfestival.com for Orchestra programmes

Waivers will not be issued retroactively (i.e. after you have submitted your application).


ACADEMY PROGRAMMES

ATELIER LYRIQUE
12 July to 3 August 2026

SINGERS (Opera & Song)
Eligibility: Ages 20 to 32 on 1 July 2026
Application Fee: EUR 75
Applications Open: 18 August 2025 (noon EST)
Application Deadline: 16 October 2025  (23:59 EST)
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AUDIO RECORDING
12 July to 3 August 2026

Eligibility: Ages 20 to 30 on 1 July 2026
Application Fee: EUR 55
Applications Open: 10 October 2025 (noon EST)
Application Deadline: 16 January 2026 (23:59 EST)
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CREATIVE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT RESIDENCY
12 July to 3 August 2026

Eligibility: Ages 20 to 30 on 1 July 2026
Application Fee: EUR 105
Applications Open: 10 October 2025 (noon EST)
Application Deadline: 16 January 2026 (23:59 EST)
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SOLOISTS & ENSEMBLES
12 July to 3 August 2026

SOLOISTS (Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello)
Eligibility: Ages 16 to 26 on 1 July 2026 (13 to 15 for Junior Students)
Application Fee: EUR 105 (EUR 55 for Junior Students)
Applications Open: 10 October 2025 (noon EST)
Application Deadline: 16 January 2026 (23:59 EST)
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ENSEMBLES (Trios and Quartets)
Eligibility: Ages 22 to 30 (average age of members) on 1 July 2026
Application Fee: EUR 105
Applications Open: 10 October 2025 (noon EST)
Application Deadline: 16 January 2026 (23:59 EST)
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ORCHESTRA PROGRAMMES

VERBIER FESTIVAL JUNIOR ORCHESTRA (VFJO)
12 July to 3 August 2026

Eligibility: Ages 15 to 18 on 1 July 2026
Application Fee: EUR 55
Applications Open: 10 October 2025 (noon EST)
Live Audition Application Deadline: 12 December 2025 (23:59 EST)
Video Audition Application Deadline: 16 January 2026 (23:59 EST)
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VERBIER FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA (VFO)
29 June to 3 August 2026

Eligibility: Ages 18 to 28 on 1 July 2026
Application Fee: EUR 75
Applications Open: 10 October 2025 (noon EST)
Live Audition Application Deadline: 12 December 2025 (23:59 EST)
Video Audition Application Deadline: 16 January 2026 (23:59 EST)
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CONDUCTING
1 July to 3 August 2026

Eligibility: Ages 25 to 35 on 1 July 2026
Application Fee: EUR 75
Applications Open: 10 October 2025 (noon EST)
Application Deadline: 16 January 2026 (23:59 EST)
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*Programme dates refer to date of arrival and departure from Verbier

Applicants to the Academy's Atelier Lyrique will be notified if they have been chosen for a live audition by 31 October 2025. Final acceptances will communicated by 31 January 2026.

Applicants to all other programmes will be notified of the status of their applications no later than 6 March 2026. The announcement of successful candidates will be posted at verbierfestival.com the week of 16 March 2026.

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