Classical:NEXT 2026
9-12 April
Budapest, Hungary

Call for proposals opens 25 August 2025

1,500

Professionals

More than 1,500 music
professionals from 54 countries made the 2025 edition the largest in the event’s history.

4

Days

4 days of exchange at the conference, showcases and expo with 50+ exhibitors: practical insights, fresh ideas and bold initiatives on engagement, genre-fluidity, education, and sustainability.

30+

Sessions

Plus project pitches, mentoring, and networking events showcasing visionary artists, leading organisations, and innovators in classical music.

Innovation Award recipients 2025

2025 Conference Highlights

Call for proposals
out now!

Classical:NEXT is a community effort 
with a jury selected programme. 

Make a proposal for our 2025 edition in Berlin for …

  • Showcase concerts
  • Club showcases
  • Conference sessions
  • Project pitches

Why take part?

Meet your peers, network with future clients and partners and discover visionary artists and ideas!

As the largest international event for classical and art music professionals, Classical:NEXT offers exceptional opportunities. Build valuable business relationships and network at the Expo, gain deep insights and practical, tailored advice at the Conference, and explore innovative artists and initiatives from around the world at the Showcases.

Whether you’re looking to learn about the latest trends in marketing and audience outreach, explore new management strategies, stay informed on key developments in the industry, from education to sustainability, or bring your next project to life, Classical:NEXT will give you the connections and the inspiration to take the next steps.

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Classical:NEXT 2026
see you in Budapest!

9-12 April 2026

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Get to know our host city, Berlin.

Venues: Colosseum / Holzmarkt 25.

Berlin, Germany’s capital, is a city where rich history meets a uniquely dynamic energy. Renowned for its culture of reinvention and its vibrant, open-minded spirit, it has long been a magnet for creatives, boasting a flourishing scene in visual arts, film, fashion, and music.

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