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WPG 2026 Tour Dates & Details

The World Percussion Group is Back for 2026!

Join the world’s most dynamic touring percussion group as we celebrate our 10th anniversary with our most ambitious journey yet. WPG 2026 will unite 16–18 percussionists from across the globe for a once-in-a-lifetime professional development experience, travelling through 13 countries, performing in world-renowned conservatoires, and presenting clinics and performances to the next generation of musicians.

New Year. New Cities. New Horizons.

This is your chance to take centre stage across Europe, with performances and workshops scheduled at:

Portugal: Lisbon, Porto

Escola Superior de Música de Lisboa - Richard Buckley

Escola Superior de Música e Artes do Espetáculo - Manuel Campos


Spain: Vigo, Santander / Bilbao

Conservatorio Superior de Música de Vigo - David Garcia

Conservatorio Profesional de Música de Bilbao - Laura llardia.


France: Cherbourg/Caen, Paris, Strasbourg

Conservatoire de Caen - Ping Cheung Chiu

Haute École des Arts du Rhin (HEAR) - Emmanuel Séjourné

Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris - Frédéric Macarez


Hungary: Budapest

Franz Liszt Academy of Music - András Csonka, Judit David


Croatia: Zagreb

Zagreb Academy of Music - Ivana Bilić


Slovenia: Ljubljana

Academy of Music, University of Ljubljana - Simon Klavžar 


Italy: Trieste

La Scuola di Musica, Civica Orchestra di Fiati - Gabriele Petracco


Germany: Stuttgart

Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Stuttgart - Marta Klimasara


UK: Northampton

WPG Training Centre

Plus sightseeing days in Brussels, Prague, Zurich, and Basel — along with a scenic drive through the Alps and a luxurious cruise aboard P&O’s Ventura, complete with black-tie events, fine dining, and relaxing days at sea.

What to Expect

  • Perform and teach at leading institutions across Europe
  • Deliver clinics and masterclasses to international students
  • Experience high-level ensemble performance with new works
  • Travel in style by coach and cruise ship
  • Explore Europe with time built in to relax and connect

 WPG 2026 – Composer/Arranger-in-Residence

WPG is proud to introduce a new opportunity for composers and arrangers of percussion music. The selected composer/arranger will:

  • Have their works performed on tour across 12 countries
  • Join the full tour and collaborate with elite percussionists
  • Refine music through live workshop feedback
  • Gain global exposure through live performance and media
  • Present a clinic promoting their music

Ready to Audition?

Whether you're a soloist, ensemble player, chamber musician or composer, WPG 2026 is your chance to step into the spotlight, gain real-world experience, and join a global network of percussion artists and educators.

Your moment. Your sound. The world awaits.

→ Apply now for the World Percussion Group 2026 European Tour


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AUDITION TIMELINE

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Registration Open

06 July 2025

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Download Pack

Free Choice or WPG Excerpts

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Submit Video

Upload Performance

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Final submission

Deadline: 16 November 2025

YOUR MOMENT. YOUR SOUND. THE WORLD AWAITS.

Auditions now open for the World Percussion Group 2026 European Tour - soloists, chamber groups, and ensemble players welcome.

Apply Now