New York Music Award 2027
16 Oct 2026 - 28 Mar 2027
The New York Music Award is a modern online competition celebrating musical excellence in all its forms — performance…
Closing date: 28 Dec 2026
Cello Competitions
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Online, United KingdomPosted: 16 Oct 2026
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Online, United KingdomPosted: 16 Oct 2026
Beethoven International Music Competition 202716 Oct 2026 - 01 Jan 2027The Beethoven International Music Competition UK is now accepting applications online! The competition welcomes all instruments…Closing date: 01 Jan 2027 -
Online, United KingdomPosted: 16 Oct 2026
Global Genius Music Competition16 Oct 2026 - 03 Apr 2027The competition is open to all instrumentalists, singers, conductors & chamber musicians, composers of all nationalities Global…Closing date: 03 Jan 2027 -
Online, United KingdomPosted: 16 Oct 2026
London Young Musician16 Oct 2026 - 01 Mar 2027Join the prestigious London Young Musician (LYM) competition, where aspiring talents are evaluated by an esteemed jury of…Closing date: 20 Dec 2026 -
Snagov, RomaniaPosted: 16 Oct 2026
7th International Strings & Chamber Music Competition02 - 08 Dec, 2027The 7th International Strings & Chamber Music Competition, organized by Festival 4 Arts, invites young musicians, emerging…Closing date: 26 Nov 2026 -
Gdańsk, PolandPosted: 14 Oct 2026
String Competition Online - for all strings and chamber music18 - 22 Nov, 202614th String Competition Online invites violin, viola, cello, double bass, guitar, harp, other stringed instruments and all…Closing date: 07 Nov 2026 -
Lowell, MA, United StatesPosted: 11 Oct 2026
2027 Young Artists Competition11 Oct 2026 - 10 Jan 2027The Lowell Chamber Orchestra announces its sixth annual international concerto competition. The contest is geared to give young…Closing date: 10 Jan 2027 -
Online, PolandPosted: 11 Oct 2026
FENIX AWARD International Music Competition - 9th edition10 - 25 Nov, 2026FENIX AWARD IMC invites: ⭐Soloist-performers (all instruments, all voice types) ⭐Composers ⭐Chamber Ensembles ⭐Conductors ⭐FREE…Closing date: 10 Nov 2026 -
Vienna, AustriaPosted: 09 Oct 2026
ICMC-Intercontinental Music Competition for Youth, European Stage09 Oct 2026 - 11 Apr 2027ICMC Europe - Intercontinental Music Competition for Youth, European Stage is an international competition for young pianists…Closing date: 01 Nov 2026 -
Gdańsk, PolandPosted: 04 Oct 2026
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MOZART International Music Competition [free entry]30 Nov - 15 Dec, 2026We invite all musicians worldwide — including all instruments, voices, composers, and ensembles — to take part in a refined…Closing date: 30 Nov 2026 -
Online, United KingdomPosted: 26 Sept 2026
Schubert International Music Competition26 Sept 2026 - 23 Mar 2027Schubert International Music Competition UK is now accepting applications. This competition welcomes all instruments, conducting…Closing date: 23 Dec 2026 -
Online, United KingdomPosted: 26 Sept 2026
European Classical Music Awards26 Sept 2026 - 24 Jan 2027The European Classical Music Awards is an online music contest and award system aimed at uncovering and advancing musicians of…Closing date: 24 Oct 2026 -
London, United KingdomPosted: 25 Sept 2026
21st Century Outstanding Musician Awards25 Sep - 20 Nov, 2026The competition welcomes musicians of all ages and nationalities to enter online in instrumental performance, vocal performance…Closing date: n/a -
Brentwood, United KingdomPosted: 23 Sept 2026
Brentwood International Music Competition23 Sept 2026 - 26 Feb 2027Are you a young musician with dreams of international acclaim? Brentwood School’s annual International Music Competition offers a…Closing date: 21 Dec 2026 -
Vienna, AustriaPosted: 17 Sept 2026
9th “Vienna New Year's” Int Music Competition 202617 Sep - 18 Oct, 20269th “VIENNA NEW YEAR’S CONCERT” INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COMPETITION 2026 "Winners' Concert at the Musikverein Vienna on January 4…Closing date: 18 Oct 2026 -
Ialia, ItalyPosted: 13 Sept 2026
International Competition for Young Musician Città di Massa13 Sept 2026 - 14 Feb 2027The "Città di Massa" International Competition for Young Musicians is dedicated to young musicians who are beginning their…Closing date: n/a -
Online, PolandPosted: 05 Sept 2026
Bach International Music Competition25 Oct - 09 Nov, 2026BACH International Music Competition – now entering its 10th edition, one of the largest established international online…Closing date: 25 Oct 2026 -
Covilhã, PortugalPosted: 04 Sept 2026
Júlio Cardona International Music Competition31 Mar - 04 Apr, 2027The second edition of the Júlio Cardona International Music Competition, promoted and organized by the Covilhã City Council, will…Closing date: 30 Nov 2026 -
Visé, BelgiumPosted: 04 Sept 2026
Ysaÿe Rising Stars22 Feb - 07 May, 2027The Next Generation of Excellence Ysaÿe Rising Stars is the new international competition by YIMC, created especially for…Closing date: 15 Dec 2026 -
Online, PolandPosted: 03 Sept 2026
Beethoven Award17 Oct - 01 Nov, 2026BEETHOVEN AWARD – an established international online music competition with 4 successful editions and laureates from 40+…Closing date: 17 Oct 2026 -
Online, NorwayPosted: 20 Aug 2026
International Svendsen & Grieg Competition 202620 Aug - 31 Dec, 2026Outstanding winners will receive generous cash prizes and extensive promotional opportunities.Closing date: 31 Oct 2026 -
Online, United KingdomPosted: 15 Aug 2026
Vivaldi International Music Competition 202615 Aug - 19 Dec, 2026Vivaldi International Music Competition is now open for applications. Categories are available for all instruments, conducting…Closing date: 19 Dec 2026 -
Wye Mills, Maryland, United StatesPosted: 06 Aug 2026
Elizabeth Loker International Concerto Competition07 Aug 2026 - 14 Mar 2027The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce the sixth annual Elizabeth Loker International Concerto Competition…Closing date: 12 Dec 2026 -
Prague, Czech RepublicPosted: 29 Jul 2026
Dvorak Classical Music Competition 202701 Aug 2026 - 30 Jan 2027The third edition of the Antonín Dvořák Classical Music Competition (ADCMC) is an international online classical music…Closing date: 30 Jan 2027 -
Online / London, United KingdomPosted: 19 Jul 2026
World Classical Music Awards 202619 Jul - 21 Nov, 2026Your Next Award Starts Here World Classical Music Awards is open to all instrumentalists, singers, conductors & chamber…Closing date: 21 Nov 2026 -
Online, United KingdomPosted: 19 Jun 2026
Max Bruch International Music Competition 202619 Jun - 06 Nov, 2026The Max Bruch International Music Competition is open to all instruments, voices, conducting, composition, and chamber music…Closing date: 06 Nov 2026 -
New York City, United StatesPosted: 10 Jun 2026
(Carnegie Hall)The 3rd Concert Star International Classical Music01 Aug 2026 - 25 Jan 2027Founded to support the long-term artistic and professional development of young musicians, the Concert Star International…Closing date: n/a -
London / Online, United KingdomPosted: 06 Jun 2026
UK International Music Competition06 Jun - 30 Oct, 2026Open to all instruments, vocalists, composers, and conductors. UK International Music Competition Online is calling all talented…Closing date: 30 Oct 2026 -
Online / London, United KingdomPosted: 30 May 2026
World Exceptional Musicians Competition 202630 May - 20 Oct, 2026World Exceptional Musicians Competition welcomes pianists, instrumentalists, composers, vocalists and chamber musicians…Closing date: 20 Oct 2026 -
Washington D.C., United StatesPosted: 18 May 2026
American Virtuoso International Music Competition18 May 2026 - 05 Jun 2027The 2026 AVIMC Winter Edition is now open to musicians from around the world, including piano, strings, woodwinds, brass, and…Closing date: n/a -
Verona, ItalyPosted: 01 May 2026
Premio della Musica di Verona20 Sep - 06 Dec, 20266th edition of the Premio della Musica di Verona, a renowned international competition open to all instruments, soloists and…Closing date: n/a -
Online / Germany, GermanyPosted: 16 Feb 2026
Soloist Auditions – Concert Season in Germany16 Feb - 30 Nov, 2026We invite outstanding soloists to apply for performance opportunities with the Dresdner Residenz Orchestra in renowned concert…Closing date: n/a
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