The 2026 Handel Aria Competition

The Handel Aria Competition is an annual event dedicated to promoting the performance of Handel’s extensive vocal repertoire.
About this Event

The seven finalists selected to come to Madison, WI to compete on Friday, August7 are all exceptional talents, chosen from an international field of 120 applicants. They will each sing two arias, accompanied by the Madison Bach Musicians, in front of a live audience and a panel of professional judges.

Tickets are all general admission, and doors will open at 7:00. The Handel Aria Competition will also be live streamed.

Please note that ticket sales only pay a small percentage of the costs of putting on an event of this magnitude. We welcome your tax-deductible contribution through our website: Handel Aria Competition.