Eurovision 2026 Young Musicians Contest to be held in Yerevan on June  6

ArmInfo. The Eurovision 2026 Young Musicians Competition will be held in Yerevan on June 6. At its May 14 meeting, the Armenian government approved the allocation of 665 million drams from the Reserve Fund for the organization and holding of the competition.

As RA Minister of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports Zhanna  Andreasyan noted in her speech, this is the 22nd competition,  organized jointly by the European Broadcasting Union and the Public  Television of the Republic of Armenia for young classical music  performers aged 12 to 21. Armenia will host this prestigious  classical art competition for the first time, strengthening its  position on international platforms, particularly in classical music.  The country's authorities have taken and continue to take steps to  transform the republic into an international venue for hosting  various events, thereby increasing the country's visibility.

The Minister noted that the choice of the date for the competition  was no coincidence; it coincides with the birthday of the  world-renowned Armenian composer Aram Khachaturian. The event will be  held at the Opera and Ballet Theater, whose 100th anniversary will be  celebrated this year. Representatives from 11 countries will  participate in the competition: Portugal, Serbia, Belgium,  Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Cyprus, Greece, and others. A  cultural and entertainment program will be organized for guests,  allowing them to more fully appreciate the rich cultural heritage of  the Armenian people. Armenia will be represented at the competition  by 15-year-old Elen Virabyan, who, despite her age, already has  experience performing at similar events. Tickets for the competition  will be available to Armenian citizens.