competitions

United States	2027 Young Artists Competition The Lowell Chamber Orchestra announces its sixth annual international concerto competition. The contest is geared to give young artists a chance to perform with the Lowell Chamber Orchestra (LCO)…	period 11 Oct 2026 - 10 Jan 2027 closing date 10 Jan 27 posted 11 Oct 2026 other information
United States	2026 American Virtuoso International Music Competition Winter Edition The 2026 AVIMC Winter Edition is now open to musicians from around the world, including piano, strings, woodwinds, brass, and chamber ensembles. AVIMC provides a platform for performers…	period 20 Jan 2027 - 25 Jan 2027 closing date 01 Jan 27 posted 7 Oct 2026 other information
Italy	Biennale Internazionale CONCORSO VIOLINISTICO “Todi città del violino” 2027 The "Todi Città del Violino" International Biennial returns from 5 to 7 March 2027. La Consolazione ETAB organises the competition, with violinist and teacher Luca Venturi as artistic director. The…	period 5 Oct 2026 - 7 Mar 2027 closing date 09 Dec 26 posted 5 Oct 2026 other information
Belgium	VII Fanny Mendelssohn International Online Competition 2026 DO YOU WANT TO PERFORM AT INTERNATIONAL FESTIVALS ALONGSIDE SOME OF THE WORLD’S GREATEST MUSICIANS? Turn your talent into real opportunities. More than an online competition: real concert…	period 24 Sep 2026 - 20 Dec 2026 closing date 20 Nov 26 posted 4 Oct 2026 other information
United Kingdom	21st Century Outstanding Musician Awards The competition welcomes musicians of all ages and nationalities to enter online in instrumental performance, vocal performance, conducting or composition. Awards are based on a 100-point…	period 25 Sep 2026 - 20 Nov 2026 closing date 30 Nov 26 posted 4 Oct 2026 other information
Italy	Young Opera Musicians 2026 Young Opera Musicians 2026 26 Sep - 07 Nov, 2026 Young Opera Musician 2026 CONCORSO INTERNAZIONALE PER GIOVANI MUSICISTI Tromba e Violino Montepremi 3.000€ Young…	period 26 Sep 2026 - 7 Nov 2026 closing date 24 Oct 26 posted 26 Sep 2026 other information
Croatia	Vivaldi with Sokolov Vivaldi with Sokolov is an international online selection offering three violinists the opportunity to perform alongside internationally acclaimed violinist and pedagogue Valeriy Sokolov in Zagreb.…	period 16 Dec 2026 - 20 Dec 2026 closing date 15 Dec 26 posted 25 Sep 2026 other information
Belgium	11th Leonid Kogan International Competition for Young Violinists Leonid Kogan International Competition is open to violinists of all nationalities. The competition runs in four categories. 1st Category: 9 years old and less at the time of competition. 2nd…	period 11 May 2027 - 15 May 2027 closing date 14 Feb 27 posted 24 Sep 2026 other information
Belgium	VII Fanny Mendelssohn International Online Competition 2026 DO YOU WANT TO PERFORM AT INTERNATIONAL FESTIVALS ALONGSIDE SOME OF THE WORLD’S GREATEST MUSICIANS? Turn your talent into real opportunities. More than an online competition: real concert…	period 24 Sep 2026 - 20 Dec 2026 closing date 20 Nov 26 posted 24 Sep 2026 other information
Poland	Karol Szymanowski International Music Competition (performance categories) Karol Szymanowski International Music Competition in Katowice is an incredible opportunity for outstanding young artists. With a prize pool of €300.000, a star-studded jury, and an inspiring…	period 1 Sep 2027 - 19 Sep 2027 closing date 31 Jan 27 posted 24 Sep 2026 other information
Belgium	Ysaÿe International Music Competition The YSAŸE International Music Competition is dedicated to discovering and promoting exceptional young musical talent from around the world. The Competition is open to violinists aged 33 or under,…	period 4 Jan 2027 - 2 Jul 2027 closing date 14 Dec 26 posted 6 Sep 2026 other information
Belgium	Ysaÿe Rising Stars The Next Generation of Excellence Ysaÿe Rising Stars is the new international competition by YIMC, created especially for exceptional young musicians aged 13 and under in violin, cello, guitar, piano…	period 22 Feb 2027 - 7 May 2027 closing date 15 Dec 26 posted 6 Sep 2026 other information
Czech Republic	The Josef Micka Violin Competition 2027, Prague The competition is open to violinists attending junior music schools, conservatoires, secondary music schools, private schools or who are receiving private tuition, and who will perform the…	period 12 Mar 2027 - 14 Mar 2027 closing date 05 Feb 27 posted 6 Sep 2026 other information
Japan	Basel International Piano Accompanist Competition 2027 Basel International Piano Accompanist Competition 2027 An international competition dedicated to the art of piano accompaniment, open to pianists of all ages and nationalities worldwide. Categories	period 7 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 closing date 07 Mar 27 posted 6 Sep 2026 other information
Austria	Vienna International Ignaz Anton Schuppanzigh Competition The 1st Vienna International Ignaz Anton Schuppanzigh Competition 2026 invites musicians from around the world to participate in this prestigious international competition dedicated to violin, viola,…	period 14 Aug 2026 - 29 Nov 2026 closing date 29 Nov 26 posted 24 Aug 2026 other information
Japan	13th Blue-T Concerto Competition – Violin & Other Instruments For most violinists, performing a concerto with a full orchestra is rare. Blue-T welcomes violinists and other non-piano soloists to experience this at Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall, a hall dedicated to…	period 1 Feb 2027 - 10 Feb 2027 closing date 31 Dec 26 posted 7 Aug 2026 other information
United States	Elizabeth Loker International Concerto Competition The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce the sixth annual Elizabeth Loker International Concerto Competition, open to musicians ages 12–25 from around the world. Three…	period 7 Aug 2026 - 14 Mar 2027 closing date 12 Dec 26 posted 7 Aug 2026 other information
Czech Republic	Dvorak Classical Music Competition 2027 The third edition of the Antonín Dvořák Classical Music Competition (ADCMC) is an international online classical music competition for musicians from all around the world. The goal of the…	period 1 Aug 2026 - 30 Jan 2027 closing date 30 Jan 27 posted 1 Aug 2026 other information
United States	Golden Classical Music Awards: Carnegie Hall, New York Debut GOLDEN CLASSICAL MUSIC AWARDS INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION Winners' Concert at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York - Online Competition (Video Selection) - Open to all…	period 28 Jul 2026 - 22 Dec 2026 closing date 22 Dec 26 posted 1 Aug 2026 other information
Poland	Brahms International Online Music Competition [free entry] Applications are now open! BRAHMS International Online Music Competition • Free entry for the Preliminary Round • Prizes for all the Finalists • Interviews featured in Maestro Magazine…	period 23 Dec 2025 - 6 Jan 2026 closing date 23 Dec 26 posted 27 Nov 2025 other information
United States	Chicago International Violin Competition Chicago International Violin Competition (Nov 22, 2026) is an international violin competition held via video submission! CVC provides promising young talent an outlet to exhibit their art on the…	period 22 Nov 2026 posted 14 Oct 2025 other information

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