Classical Music Stars (Free entry)
10 - 25 Jul, 2026
The competition is open to: ⭐ All instruments ⭐ Chamber ensembles ⭐ Voices ⭐ Conductors ⭐ Composers ⭐ Free Application until 10…
Closing date: 10 Jul 2026
Cello Competitions
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Online/Warsaw, PolandPosted: 18 Jun 2026
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Gdansk, PolandPosted: 18 Jun 2026
4th Beethoven Award (free preliminaries)17 Jul - 01 Aug, 2026BEETHOVEN AWARD is open to all instruments, voice, chamber ensembles, and composition. Repertoire is free – you may perform any…Closing date: 17 Jul 2026 -
Windsor, United KingdomPosted: 17 Jun 2026
Windsor Festival International String Competition26 Sep - 02 Oct, 2026The foremost competition of its kind in the world, and launched in memory of Festival founder Yehudi Menuhin, WFISC seeks out…Closing date: 29 Jul 2026 -
Online Selection - New York (Winners' Gala Concert), United StatesPosted: 15 Jun 2026
Manhattan Int. Music Competition - Carnegie Hall: Winners' Gala15 Jun - 01 Aug, 2026Manhattan International Music Competition Last Days to Apply! Over $50,000 - Perform at Carnegie Hall · Release an International…Closing date: 01 Jul 2026 -
Warsaw, PolandPosted: 12 Jun 2026
String Competition Online - for all strings and chamber music18 - 22 Jul, 202612th String Competition Online invites violin, viola, cello, double bass, guitar, harp, other stringed instruments and all…Closing date: 07 Jul 2026 -
SHREWSBURY, United KingdomPosted: 11 Jun 2026
Gregynog Young Musician 202631 Oct 2026THE GREGYNOG YOUNG MUSICIAN COMPETITION was founded in 2005 and has become a prestigious annual event. Entrants must be 18 years…Closing date: 04 Oct 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: n/a -
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: n/a -
Online (Video Selection), Winners Concert: New York, United StatesPosted: 23 May 2026
Carnegie Hall Debut: Manhattan Intternational Music Competition23 May - 01 Jul, 2026Manhattan International Music Competition 2026 Perform at Carnegie Hall · Release an International Music Album Online Music…Closing date: 01 Jul 2026 -
Vienna, AustriaPosted: 21 May 2026
Antonio Vivaldi Competition Vienna07 - 09 Aug, 2026The Antonio Vivaldi International Competition Vienna is an international competition dedicated to music students and pupils. The…Closing date: 10 Jul 2026 -
Vienna, AustriaPosted: 19 May 2026
Vienna International Ignaz Anton Schuppanzigh Competition 202619 May - 27 Jul, 20261st Vienna International Ignaz Anton Schuppanzigh Competition 2026 (Violin – Viola – String Quartet) The 1st Vienna International…Closing date: 27 Jul 2026 -
Washington D.C., United StatesPosted: 18 May 2026
American Virtuoso International Music Competition18 May 2026 - 05 Jun 2027Application Deadline: May 31, 2026 The 2026 American Virtuoso International Music Competition (AVIMC) is officially OPEN for…Closing date: n/a -
Eger, HungaryPosted: 18 May 2026
Scholarship Support for Young Musicians – 9th Liszt Competition31 Jul - 01 Aug, 2026Scholarship Support for Outstanding Young Musicians The IX International Liszt Ferenc Competition (Hungary - Budapest) The…Closing date: 30 Jun 2026 -
Vienna, AustriaPosted: 06 May 2026
Exilarte Award des IX. Internationalen Musikfests in Wien29 Jul 2026The Exilarte Special Award will be presented as part of the IX. International Music Festival in Vienna 2026. The award is…Closing date: 01 Jul 2026 -
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 -
Colorado Springs, United StatesPosted: 24 Apr 2026
Chamber Orchestra of the Springs Emerging Soloist Competition21 Apr - 20 Sep, 2026Perform with a professional orchestra and a world-class conductor, receive an HD video and audio recording for your resume, and…Closing date: n/a -
Paris, FrancePosted: 08 Apr 2026
NE Online Competition → Academy & Concerts in France01 May - 10 Jul, 2026“Nouvelles Étoiles” is an international artistic platform bringing together young musicians from around the world and offering a…Closing date: n/a -
PADOVA, ItalyPosted: 24 Mar 2026
23rd Padova International Music Competition10 Sep - 10 Dec, 2026The 23rd edition of Padova International Music Competition includes: 1) International Music Competition for Soloists and…Closing date: 10 Sep 2026 -
New York, NY, United StatesPosted: 26 Feb 2026
The Respighi Prize in Performance and Composition26 Feb - 30 Jun, 2026THE RESPIGHI PRIZE IN PERFORMANCE AND COMPOSITION 15th International Music Competition for Composers, Soloists and Conductors…Closing date: 30 Jun 2026 -
New York, United StatesPosted: 20 Feb 2026
New York Carnegie Hall debut!20 Feb - 22 Jun, 2026GOLDEN CLASSICAL MUSIC AWARDS INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION Winners' Concert at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York…Closing date: 22 Jun 2026 -
Druskininkai, LithuaniaPosted: 16 Feb 2026
Music without limits03 - 12 Aug, 2026Pianists, string players, and chamber music ensembles of various instruments are invited to participate in multiple age…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 -
Beijing / Online, ChinaPosted: 28 Jan 2026
Dragon Competition06 - 30 Jul, 2026GRAND PRIX - Ensemble: 4000 USD / China Tour (5 concerts) - Soloist: 2000 USD / China Tour (5 concerts) Plus: flights, visas…Closing date: 05 Jul 2026 -
Brescia, ItalyPosted: 22 Jan 2026
Talent Summer International Competition09 Jul - 24 Sep, 2026Talent Summer International Competition One of the most anticipated moments of the Talent Summer Courses and the Talent Summer…Closing date: 20 Jun 2026 -
Brescia, ItalyPosted: 22 Jan 2026
Soloist & Orchestra – Concerto Audition08 Jul - 24 Sep, 2026Soloist & Orchestra – Concerto Audition One of the most exciting opportunities within the Talent Summer Courses and the Talent…Closing date: 20 Jun 2026 -
Brescia, ItalyPosted: 22 Jan 2026
Recording Production Prize10 Jul - 25 Sep, 2026Recording Production Prize At the heart of the festival, the Talent Summer Courses and the Talent Summer Opera & Festival renew…Closing date: 20 Jun 2026 -
City of Split, CroatiaPosted: 12 Jan 2026
Split International Music Competition 202628 Feb - 30 Sep, 2026Casta Diva Spalato - Young Opera Singers - SEPTEMBER 2026 PIANO, CELLO, SAXOPHONE AND GUITAR - JANUARY 2027 Split International…Closing date: n/a -
San Bartolomeo al Mare, ItalyPosted: 12 Jan 2026
XXXVII Concorso Internazionale Rovere d'Oro e Giovani Talenti13 - 19 Jul, 2026The Rovere d'Oro is a prestigious international music competition renowned for its ability to highlight artistic excellence…Closing date: 23 Jun 2026 -
Birmingham, United KingdomPosted: 06 Jan 2026
The Andrew Downes Performance Prize 202606 Sep 2026Prize - £1000 Open to any outstanding soloist or chamber ensemble who learns and performs a work by Andrew Downes. Minimum age of…Closing date: 10 Jul 2026
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