2026 Turin Opera Festival
Mozart's "Don Giovanni" Stage Design and Costume Design Recruitment
Calling visionary designers to reimagine the eternal libertine legend
In 2026, the historic Turin Opera Festival will grandly present Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's classic opera "Don Giovanni". We firmly believe that the next generation of stage art masters are ready to emerge. Therefore, we specially launch this design competition, aiming to inject contemporary vitality and fresh visual interpretation into this immortal masterpiece.
We invite stage designers and costume designers from around the world to conquer us with your talent and creativity.
Recruitment Types
Professional designers, art school faculty and students, and independent artists aged 18 and above worldwide are welcome to apply.
Stage Design
Design a modern minimalist stage with impressionistic characteristics for "Don Giovanni", with a black and pink color theme
Costume Design
Give Don Giovanni and other characters a modern definition, also with a black and pink color theme
Note: Participants must submit design sketches and design statements, but the specific opera festival stage design and costume design final plans need to be collaborated with the opera director later, listen to the director's revision plans, cooperate with the director team, and finalize and produce.
Sponsorship Fund
- •One winner each will be selected for stage design and costume design.
- •Winners will receive a total of €1,500 "Turin Opera Festival Artistic Talent Sponsorship Fund", which will be used for the 2026 Turin Opera Festival stage production costs, and receive an official award certificate.
- •Winning proposals will have the opportunity to be featured on the festival's official platform and partner media.
Important Dates
Application and Work Submission Deadline:January 31, 2026, 23:59 (Italy Time)
Application Process
Fill Information
Complete the online application form. Name, email, audition type
Pay Fee
Complete the €20 application fee payment through the secure online payment system.
Submit Work
After receiving the application confirmation email, submit your design artwork and concept statement according to the email instructions.
Jury Panel
The jury will be composed of the Turin Opera Festival Artistic Director, renowned opera directors, and senior stage and costume designers.
Application Fee
Design Competition Application Fee:€20
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Alipay
Please send design work after payment
Send all design works to:[email protected]