Competition
New York / New York, United States
Posted: 13 Oct 2025
Naumburg International Violin Competition
27 Oct 2026 - 01 Nov 2027
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
The competition is open to violinists of every nationality.
The competitors may not be under the age of 18 or more than 32 years of age.
(You cannot have celebrated your 33rd birthday on or before November 1, 2026.)
AUDITIONS
Preliminary auditions, semi-finals, and finals will be held from October 27 – November 1, 2026 in New York City.
APPLICATIONS
Prescreening deadline is September 7th, 2026
There is a $150 application fee.
When applications open it will be announced on www.naumburg.org
TRAVEL
Naumburg is not responsible for expenses related to the competition, including travel, housing, pianist fees, VISAs, or incidental costs.
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
The competition is open to violinists of every nationality.
The competitors may not be under the age of 18 or more than 32 years of age.
(You cannot have celebrated your 33rd birthday on or before November 1, 2026.)
AUDITIONS
Preliminary auditions, semi-finals, and finals will be held from October 27 – November 1, 2026 in New York City.
APPLICATIONS
Prescreening deadline is September 7th, 2026
There is a $150 application fee.
When applications open it will be announced on www.naumburg.org
TRAVEL
Naumburg is not responsible for expenses related to the competition, including travel, housing, pianist fees, VISAs, or incidental costs.
Closing date: 07 Sep 2026
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