GM NEXT International Music Competition
31 Mar - 09 May, 2026
GM NEXT – International Music Competition 2026 is open to young Soloists (Cat. C) and Chamber Music Ensembles (Cat. D) from…
Closing date: 25 Mar 2026
Guitar Competitions
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Rome, ItalyPosted: 01 Feb 2026
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Online, United KingdomPosted: 01 Feb 2026
Best Bach Performance12 Feb - 21 Mar, 2026BEST BACH PERFORMANCE An annual tribute to Johann Sebastian Bach and celebration of his birthday. The competition is designed in…Closing date: 19 Feb 2026 -
Pesaro, ItalyPosted: 29 Jan 2026
Giovani in Crescendo 2026 - Digital Edition29 Jan - 05 May, 2026GIOVANI IN CRESCENDO 2026 - Music and Singing Competition (digital edition) Orchestra Sinfonica G. Rossini (G. Rossini Symphony…Closing date: 05 May 2026 -
London, United KingdomPosted: 28 Jan 2026
Hattori Foundation Senior Awards 202628 Jan - 30 Apr, 2026Instrumental soloists (21-27 years of age) and chamber ensembles (average age 21-27 years), are invited to apply for financial…Closing date: 30 Apr 2026 -
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 -
London / Online, United KingdomPosted: 27 Jan 2026
Vivaldi International Music Competition27 Jan - 19 Mar, 2026Vivaldi International Music Competition is now open for applications (16th Edition). Categories are available for all…Closing date: n/a -
Vienna, AustriaPosted: 25 Jan 2026
The 11th 4Seasons Vienna International Musician Competition25 Jan - 28 Feb, 2026The 11th 4Seasons Vienna International Musician Competition – Winter Edition The 4Seasons Vienna International Musician…Closing date: 28 Feb 2026 -
London / Online, United KingdomPosted: 23 Jan 2026
Saint-Saëns International Music Competition23 Jan - 12 Mar, 2026Saint-Saëns International Music Competition is an online international music competition that aims to fully challenge the…Closing date: n/a -
Online/Warsaw, PolandPosted: 23 Jan 2026
Global Young Musicians Competition (FREE ENTRY)20 Feb - 05 Mar, 2026• The Competition is open to participants under 35 years of age • APPLICATION DEADLINE: 20 February • Preliminary Round is…Closing date: 20 Feb 2026 -
Online / London, United KingdomPosted: 21 Jan 2026
10th Francesca Lebrun International Music Competition21 Jan - 10 Mar, 2026Francesca Lebrun International Music Competition opens online to all Instruments, Voices, Conducting, Composition and Chamber…Closing date: n/a -
Online, United KingdomPosted: 20 Jan 2026
2026 Berlioz International Music Competition20 Jan - 10 Mar, 2026Berlioz International Music Competition is an online international music competition that aims to fully challenge the virtuosity…Closing date: n/a -
Online, PolandPosted: 20 Jan 2026
Classical Stars International Music Competition20 Feb - 05 Mar, 2026⭐CLASSICAL STARS International Music Competition invites all the talented musicians: soloists and ensembles, composers and…Closing date: 20 Feb 2026 -
Helsinki, FinlandPosted: 19 Jan 2026
International Sibelius & Grieg Competition19 Jan - 28 Feb, 2026The competition provides artists with a prestigious platform to showcase their talents, compete in an inspiring musical…Closing date: 28 Feb 2026 -
Palmanova, ItalyPosted: 18 Jan 2026
14° Concorso Musicale Internazionale Città di Palmanova03 - 10 May, 2026International Music Competition CITTÀ DI PALMANOVA 14th edition from May 3rd to May 10th, 2026 The 14th edition of International…Closing date: 31 Mar 2026 -
Online, PolandPosted: 17 Jan 2026
Fenix Award International Music Competition (Free entry)10 - 25 Feb, 2026⭐FREE ADMISSION until 10 February 2026 FENIX AWARD International Music Competition invites: ⭐Soloist-performers (all…Closing date: 10 Feb 2026 -
Online / London, United KingdomPosted: 16 Jan 2026
London Young Musician16 Jan - 01 Mar, 2026Join the prestigious London Young Musician (LYM) competition, where aspiring talents are evaluated by an esteemed jury of…Closing date: n/a -
Online, ItalyPosted: 14 Jan 2026
XV International Competition "Città di Massa" - online spring ed14 Jan - 13 Apr, 2026Diapason Musical Association is proud to present the 15th online edition of the "Città di Massa" International Competition for…Closing date: 13 Apr 2026 -
Online / London, United KingdomPosted: 14 Jan 2026
World Grand Prix International Music Contest14 Jan - 28 Feb, 2026The competition is open to all instrumentalists, singers, conductors & chamber musicians, and composers of all nationalities…Closing date: n/a -
Online / London, United KingdomPosted: 14 Jan 2026
Carl Reinecke International Music Competition14 Jan - 01 Mar, 2026Carl Reinecke International Music Competition is an online international music competition that aims to fully challenge the…Closing date: n/a -
City of Split, CroatiaPosted: 12 Jan 2026
Split International Music Competition 202628 Feb - 30 Sep, 20261st part - PIANO (February/March 2026) 2nd part - CELLO, SAXOPHONE and GUITAR (September 2026) Split International Music…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 -
Piombino (LI), ItalyPosted: 09 Jan 2026
Concorso di esecuzione musicale "Riviera Etrusca"10 - 26 Apr, 2026Trattasi di un concorso che prevede due premi di esecuzione (Premio pianistico "Giannoni", Premio lirico "Masini") e sezioni…Closing date: 15 Mar 2026 -
Online/London, United KingdomPosted: 06 Jan 2026
16th Bach International Music Competition UK05 Jan - 26 Feb, 2026The Bach International Music Competition UK 2026 is open online to all instrumentalists, singers, conductors & chamber musicians…Closing date: n/a -
Sassari, ItalyPosted: 06 Jan 2026
Emilio Pujol International Guitar Competition, Sassari20 Mar - 09 May, 2026The competition is open to guitarists of all nationalities with no age limit. The entry must be received not later than March…Closing date: 20 Mar 2026 -
Lamporecchio (PT) - Tuscany, ItalyPosted: 05 Jan 2026
Piano, Chamber Music and Contemporary Music Competition11 - 21 Mar, 2026Giulio Rospigliosi International Music Competitions 2026 take place in Lamporecchio (PT), Tuscany, Italy PIANO – Schumann Award…Closing date: n/a -
Online, United KingdomPosted: 05 Jan 2026
World Classical Music Awards05 Jan - 21 Feb, 2026World Classical Music Awards is open to all instrumentalists, singers, conductors & chamber musicians, and composers of all…Closing date: n/a -
Online / London, United KingdomPosted: 31 Dec 2025
World Melody Music Competition30 Dec 2025 - 15 Feb 2026World Melody Music Competition is an online competition welcoming various categories including instruments, vocals, conducting…Closing date: n/a -
Online / London, United KingdomPosted: 30 Dec 2025
Haydn Young Musician Competition UK30 Dec 2025 - 21 Feb 2026The competition is open to young musicians from all backgrounds, including instrumentalists, vocalists, composers, conductors…Closing date: 21 Feb 2026 -
Online / London, United KingdomPosted: 30 Dec 2025
Couperin International Music Competition30 Dec 2025 - 06 Feb 2026Couperin International Music Competition is an online international music competition that aims to fully challenge the virtuosity…Closing date: 06 Feb 2026 -
Brussels, BelgiumPosted: 25 Dec 2025
Music Academy Forte03 Jul 2026ONE ROUND COMPETITION WITHOUT PRE-SELECTION “MUSIC ACADEMY FORTE” is open to musicians from all around the world on Solo…Closing date: 15 Jun 2026 -
Online / London, United KingdomPosted: 24 Dec 2025
Golden Prestige International Music Competition24 Dec 2025 - 09 Feb 2026Golden Prestige International Music Competition is an online music competition open to musicians of all ages, all majors…Closing date: 09 Feb 2026 -
CIVIDALE DEL FRIULI (33043) UD, ItalyPosted: 16 Dec 2025
mittelyoung 202616 Dec 2025 - 10 Feb 2026Send your artistic project for a paid opportunity on the international stage of Mittelfest, the festival of Central Europe. The…Closing date: 10 Feb 2026 -
Bruxelles, BelgiumPosted: 10 Dec 2025
VI Fanny Mendelssohn International Online Competition 202628 Feb - 30 Mar, 2026VI Fanny Mendelssohn International Online Competition 2026 28 February - 30 March 2026 The only online competition that offers…Closing date: 28 Feb 2026 -
Berlin, GermanyPosted: 22 Nov 2025
Berlin "Grand Prize Virtuoso" International Music Competition22 Nov 2025 - 14 Feb 2026- Online Competition (Video Selection) - Open to all nationalities and ages - Piano, Strings, Voice, Wind and Chamber Music ·…Closing date: 14 Feb 2026 -
London, UK, United KingdomPosted: 08 Nov 2025
London Concerto Competition 202608 Nov 2025 - 18 Apr 2026Winners will perform in a concert with the London City Philharmonic. The London International Concerto Competition 2026 offers…Closing date: 18 Apr 2026 -
Filadelfia, ItalyPosted: 05 Nov 2025
Filadelfia Competitions07 - 10 May, 2026XVII - PAOLO SERRAO SPECIAL PRIZE €2,000 - A prize concert or masterclass - Olympus Musicus - International Music Festival…Closing date: 30 Apr 2026 -
Maruggio ( Taranto), ItalyPosted: 01 Nov 2025
5° concorso di esecuzione musicale città di Maruggio11 - 14 May, 2026Il 5° Concorso Internazionale di esecuzione musicale “Città di Maruggio” è organizzato dall’Associazione di Promozione…Closing date: 05 May 2026 -
Athens, GreecePosted: 05 Aug 2025
2nd International Online Guitar Competition "Winter Guitar Prize"05 Aug 2025 - 31 Oct 2026We are pleased to announce the launch of the 2nd International Online Guitar Competition "Winter Guitar Prize", and invite you to…Closing date: 28 Feb 2026
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