Auditions – Jette Parker Artists Programme 2027–2029

Applications are now open for the Jette Parker Artists Programme 2027–2029, one of the world’s leading professional development programmes for emerging opera singers.

Selected artists will join the Royal Opera House in London for a two-year, full-time programme (September 2027 – August 2029), receiving an annual salary of £31,440, together with additional fees for performances and other artistic engagements.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to coaching sessions and first-round auditions at the Royal Opera House on:

• 31 October – 2 November 2026, or
• 7–9 November 2026

Final auditions will take place on 10 November 2026.

The programme is open to singers of all nationalities who are at least 18 years old at the start of the programme. There is no upper age limit.

Application deadline: 26 August 2026
For full eligibility requirements and application details, please refer to the official announcement.