World Harp Competition
Scouting the Next Generation of Harp Talent
Preselection Round
The World Harp Competition 2026 has officially begun! Thanks to everyone who applied this year! We’ve had a great turnout, with a whole new group of candidates from all over the world. The Preselection Jury is now evaluating the applications. Stay tuned for the next update, THIS WEEK, when we announce the results of the Preselection Round!
Learn MoreThe Official Documentary
Curious to see what it’s really like at the World Harp Competition? Follow the candidates on their journey through the semifinal and final rounds of the 2024 competition. Our in-depth documentary film features behind-the-scenes footage, both on and off stage, and interviews with both performers and jury members.
From Start to Finish
Over four rounds, candidates of the World Harp Competition compete to win the hearts of the jury and ultimately the grand prize. The competition begins with a recorded Preliminary Round, followed by the Video Round, and culminating in the live Semifinals and Finals at the Dutch Harp Festival. During the Video Round, the Scouting Jury screens creative program pitches from the world’s most promising young harpists. A select number of candidates are then invited to present their complete original programs at the Dutch Harp Festival in Utrecht, the Netherlands. In the their journey through the competition rounds, candidates are challenged like never before to perform not only at a world-class level of excellence but also in their own unique artistic voice.
Prizes
First Prize | €5.000 and the personally tailored CCC (Care, Coaching & Career) Development Program
Second Prize | €2.500
Third Prize | €1.500
Audience Award | €1.500
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