Business seats
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In 2026, the Queen Elisabeth Competition will hold its third cello session. We offer you the opportunity to book a box with six seats or a number of first-category seats for all or a selection of the six final evenings, as well as for the laureates’ concert and the closing concert, at the Brussels Centre for Fine Arts (Palais des Beaux-Arts). Dct_43031
An exclusive way to experience the Competition is through our Business packages, which allow you to invite clients to share the excitement of the Competition. Business Classic
Your guests benefit from a personalised service: - they get access to a VIP box and the best seats in the concert hall,
- they are welcomed by professional hostesses,
- a first-class reception is provided at the interval,
- they receive prepaid tickets for a car park near the concert hall,
- as well as a programme book for the evening.
- an expression of gratitude in the programme
- and two invitations to attend the presentation of the prizes at the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel in the presence of H.M. Queen Mathilde (when you book a box).
Business Premium
The same formula is available with a walking dinner before the concerts, starting at 18:30. The dinner offers an opportunity for special interaction with your guests, with personalised tables in the name of your business. As the number of places is limited, please contact us well in advance if you would like to book this special Business Premium option.Customized formulas
Other forms of patronage, sponsorship, and advertising, as well as the organisation of special events, can be discussed with a view to offering your company the opportunity to associate its corporate image with a national artistic event that enjoys international prestige.Would you like to receive more information?
Please contact Marie Vander Elst of Fundraising, Partnerships & Protocole:
mvanderelst[a]queenelisabethcompetition.be & +32 2 213 40 56
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2026 Cello Competition
The final will be organised from Monday 25 to Saturday 30 May. Each night, two finalists will take the stage at 8.15 pm. They will each play an unedited imposed work and a concerto, accompanied by the Belgian National Orchestra, under the baton of Antony Hermus. The ranking of the laureates will be announced after the performance of the last finalist, on Saturday 30 May around midnight.
On Monday 8 June at 8.15 pm, the laureates ranked 4th, 5th and 6th will perform with the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra.
On Wednesday 10 June at 8.15 pm, the first three laureates will close this edition with the Brussels Philharmonic.
Experience these eight musical evenings in the company of outstanding young cellists in the magnificent setting of the Henry Le Boeuf Hall of the Brussels Centre for Fine Arts!
