# European brass band competitions and festivals

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-brass-band-competitions-and-festivals
> Updated: 2026-09-13T08:00:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The European Brass Band Association (EBBA) announced details for upcoming competitive events, including the 10th European Composers Competition in Montreux, Switzerland. This competition, part of the 48th European Championships, invites original compositions for brass bands with a deadline of January 15, 2027. The EBBA also named international jury panels for the 2026 European Brass Band Festival in Linz, Austria, which will host championships, soloist competitions, and youth contests.

Concurrently, regional brass band festivals took place in Austria and Switzerland. In Langau, Austria, twenty-two bands participated in a competition celebrating a local 70th anniversary, featuring a range of music from traditional marches to modern hits. In Switzerland, the 25th Swiss Brass Band Meeting included a gala concert by a Czech brass band alongside various competitions and open-air performances.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-13: Brass band festivals held in Switzerland and Austria

Brass band festivals in Switzerland and Austria featured diverse musical programs, ranging from traditional marches to modern hits, including competitions in the Horn-Waidhofen district.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brass-band-festivals-held-in-switzerland-and-austria

### 2026-09-01: European Brass Band Association announces competition details

The European Brass Band Association has announced entry details for the 10th European Composers Competition in Switzerland and revealed jury panels for the 2026 European Brass Band Festival in Austria.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-brass-band-association-announces-competition-details

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