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Italy	23rd Padova International Music Competition The 23rd edition of Padova International Music Competition includes: 1) International Music Competition for Soloists and Orchestra (Preliminary stages online and Final Round live with…	period 10 Sep 2026 - 10 Dec 2026 closing date 10 Sep 26 posted 1 Jul 2026 other information
Hungary	XI.WWWStar Awards International Music Competition Your music deserves more than a score — it deserves a stage. The 11th WWWSTAR AWARDS International Music Competition invites talented musicians in the categories of Voice, Piano, Winds, Strings, and…	period 29 Jun 2026 - 8 Nov 2026 closing date 05 Nov 26 posted 30 Jun 2026 other information
Japan	Supraleitung Methode Japan®︎ Music Competition2026 Categories: Piano, Violin, Vocal Applications are now open for the Supraleitung Methode Japan®︎ Music Competition 2026. Experience the opportunity to perform in Japan and share your music with an…	period 4 Oct 2026 - 18 Oct 2026 closing date 17 Aug 26 posted 30 Jun 2026 other information
Poland	2nd Karol Lipiński International Violin Competition The Karol Lipiński Academy of Music in Wrocław with The Chair of String Instruments invite violinists to participate in The 2nd Karol Lipiński International Violin Competition which takes place from…	period 22 Nov 2026 - 28 Nov 2026 closing date 20 Sep 26 posted 30 Jun 2026 other information
United Kingdom	World Exceptional Musicians Competition 2026 World Exceptional Musicians Competition welcomes pianists, instrumentalists, composers, vocalists and chamber musicians worldwide. No age limit, open to all countries. Showcase your talent on an…	period 30 May 2026 - 20 Oct 2026 closing date 20 Oct 26 posted 30 Jun 2026 other information
United Kingdom	World Master Music Awards 2026	period 30 May 2026 - 16 Oct 2026 closing date 16 Oct 26 posted 30 Jun 2026 other information
United Kingdom	Gregynog Young Musician 2026 THE GREGYNOG YOUNG MUSICIAN COMPETITION was founded in 2005 and has become a prestigious annual event. Entrants must be 18 years old or under and have reached Grade 8 or the equivalent on any…	period 31 Oct 2026 - 4 Oct 2026 posted 30 Jun 2026 other information
United States	NYC Wieniawski Violin Competition @ Kosciuszko Foundation On behalf of the Kosciuszko Foundation in New York City, we are delighted to introduce the 2026 Edition of the NYC Wieniawski Competition (https://www.KFWieniawski.org). This year’s event stands out…	period 7 Nov 2026 - 8 Nov 2026 closing date 16 Aug 26 posted 30 Jun 2026 other information
United States	The KF Wieniawski Violin Competition Aspiring violinists of all nationalities, ages 16–30, who are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or legally residing in the United States are invited to apply for the 2026 Wieniawski Violin…	period 7 Nov 2026 - 8 Nov 2026 closing date 16 Aug 26 posted 29 May 2026 other information
Singapore	5th Singapore International Music Competition 2026 Perform in Singapore! ✨ Masterclass & Recital | Gala Concert [FOR PIANO & VIOLIN] Deadline: 30 September 2026 ✦ Online Video Submission ✦ No Travelling Required ✦ Free Repertoire ✦…	period 11 Apr 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 closing date 30 Sep 26 posted 27 Apr 2026 other information
Germany	11. RISING STARS GRAND PRIX – INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COMPETITION BERLIN 2026 The 11. Rising Stars Grand Prix – International Music Competition Berlin 2026 (online) will be held in the following disciplines for classical music: PIANO, STRINGS, WIND INSTRUMENTS, ACCORDEON,…	closing date 07 Sep 26 posted 24 Jan 2026 other information
United Kingdom	The Andrew Downes Performance Prize 2026 Prize - £1000 Open to any outstanding soloist or chamber ensemble who learns and performs a work by Andrew Downes. Minimum age of entrants - 18 years. Closing date : Friday 10th July 2026	period 6 Sep 2026 - 10 Jul 2026 posted 22 Jan 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
United States	Naumburg International Violin Competition FIRST PRIZE: Cash Award of $25,000 Two fully subsidized New York Recitals A Commissioned Work SECOND PRIZE: Cash Award of $15,000 THIRD PRIZE: Cash Award of $10,000 APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS	period 27 Oct 2026 - 1 Nov 2026 closing date 07 Sep 26 posted 14 Oct 2025 other information

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