100 years after the premiere of the opera “Madama Butterfly” in Milan, this competition was launched in Nagasaki, the setting of the story, in 2004. The competition has since been held five times in 2006, 2008, 2011, and 2016, introducing many talented young performers.

In 2025, we will be holding the 6th Madama Butterfly International Competition in Nagasaki as part of the Nagasaki Puccini Festival, which is scheduled to take place during the Nagasaki Peace Cultural Festival 2025.