Classical Music Stars (Free entry)
10 - 26 Jan, 2026
⭐ Free Application until 10 January 2026 AWARDS: ⭐ Absolute Winners ⭐ First Prizes with Special Mention ⭐ 1st, 2nd, and…
Closing date: 10 Jan 2026
Strings Chamber Competitions (+/-Piano)
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Online/Warsaw, PolandPosted: 12 Dec 2025
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Ambleside, Lake District, United KingdomPosted: 11 Dec 2025
Lake District Music - Emerging Musicians Programme 202629 Jul - 09 Aug, 2026Lake District Music invites applications from string quartets for our 2026 Emerging Musicians Programme, a career-shaping…Closing date: 01 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: 30 Jan 2026 -
Online / London, United KingdomPosted: 09 Dec 2025
World Exceptional Musicians Competition09 Dec 2025 - 20 Jan 2026World Exceptional Musicians Competition opens online to all Instruments, Voices, Conducting, Composition, music videos, writings…Closing date: n/a -
Online / London, United KingdomPosted: 09 Dec 2025
Debussy International Music Competition09 Dec 2025 - 10 Jan 20262026 Debussy International Music Competition opens online to all Instruments, Voices, Conducting, Composition and Chamber Music…Closing date: n/a -
Vienna, AustriaPosted: 08 Dec 2025
Wiener Klassik International Soloists Competition08 - 21 Dec, 2025Deadline Extended… To allow applicants to complete any missing materials, the application deadline for the Wiener Klassik…Closing date: 21 Dec 2025 -
Online, PolandPosted: 08 Dec 2025
2nd Beethoven Award (free preliminaries)17 - 31 Jan, 2026Beethoven Award – International Online Music Competition Applications are now open for the Beethoven Award, Winter 2026…Closing date: 17 Jan 2026 -
Online/Warsaw, PolandPosted: 06 Dec 2025
String Competition Online - for all strings and chamber music07 - 25 Jan, 2026String Competition Online – Apply Now! SCO welcomes musicians of all ages and nationalities: violin, viola, cello, double bass…Closing date: 07 Jan 2026 -
Mantova, ItalyPosted: 04 Dec 2025
Trame Sonore | Youth Chamber Music Contest & Meeting 30 May 202630 May 2026Are you between 9 and 18 years old? Do you play in chamber music ensembles from trio to sextet? Experience the thrill of…Closing date: 28 Feb 2026 -
Online - London, United KingdomPosted: 02 Dec 2025
Best Classical Musicians Awards02 Dec 2025 - 15 Jan 2026Best Classical Musicians Awards Open to all instrumentalists, singers, conductors & chamber musicians, and composers of all…Closing date: n/a -
Online / London, United KingdomPosted: 01 Dec 2025
10th Georges Bizet International Music Competition01 Dec 2025 - 10 Jan 2026Georges Bizet International Music Competition is an online international music competition that aims to fully challenge the…Closing date: n/a -
London / Online, United KingdomPosted: 26 Nov 2025
Global Genius Music Competition26 Nov 2025 - 03 Jan 2026*The competition is open to all instrumentalists, singers, conductors & chamber musicians, composers of all nationalities Global…Closing date: 03 Jan 2026 -
Online / London, United KingdomPosted: 25 Nov 2025
Jean-Philippe Rameau International Music Competition25 Nov - 26 Dec, 2025Jean-Philippe Rameau International Music Competition is now accepting applications. This competition welcomes all instruments…Closing date: 26 Dec 2025 -
Online / London, United KingdomPosted: 25 Nov 2025
Beethoven International Music Competition UK25 Nov 2025 - 01 Jan 2026The Beethoven International Music Competition UK is now accepting applications online! The competition welcomes all instruments…Closing date: 01 Jan 2026 -
Online, PolandPosted: 25 Nov 2025
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Brahms International Online Music Competition [free entry]23 Dec 2025 - 06 Jan 2026Applications are now open! BRAHMS International Online Music Competition • Free entry for the Preliminary Round • Prizes for…Closing date: 23 Dec 2025 -
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 -
Hong Kong, Hong KongPosted: 21 Nov 2025
6th Hong Kong International Young Musicians Competition06 - 12 Apr, 2026The upcoming 6th edition of the competition is set to commence in January 2026 which featured prizes sponsored by esteemed…Closing date: 09 Feb 2026 -
Piran, SloveniaPosted: 17 Nov 2025
Tartini International Music Competition 202629 - 31 May, 2026The friendliest music competition for violin, piano, and chamber music in Europe, held in the beautiful city of Piran, Slovenia…Closing date: n/a -
Online, United KingdomPosted: 17 Nov 2025
World Artistry Music Award17 Nov - 20 Dec, 2025World Artistry Music Award opens online to all Instruments, Voices, Conducting, Composition and Chamber Music. The application…Closing date: n/a -
Online, United KingdomPosted: 17 Nov 2025
Schubert International Music Competition UK17 Nov - 23 Dec, 2025Schubert International Competition is now accepting applications. This competition welcomes all instruments, conducting…Closing date: 23 Dec 2025 -
Online, United KingdomPosted: 17 Nov 2025
London Young Musician17 Nov - 20 Dec, 2025Join the prestigious London Young Musician (LYM) competition, where aspiring talents are evaluated by an esteemed jury of…Closing date: 20 Dec 2025 -
Paris, FrancePosted: 11 Nov 2025
Nouvelles Étoiles International Music Compétition01 Dec 2025 - 15 Feb 2026Nouvelles Étoiles is an international competition based in Paris, open to all instruments (classical, baroque, jazz, and folk)…Closing date: 31 Jan 2026 -
Napoli, ItalyPosted: 11 Nov 2025
AMUR per i Nuovi Talenti 202612 Nov 2025 - 17 Apr 2026Comitato AMUR is excited to announce a new opportunity for young musical talent in the field of chamber music. If you are part of…Closing date: 31 Dec 2025 -
Online, United KingdomPosted: 10 Nov 2025
5th Clementi International Music Competition10 Nov - 15 Dec, 2025Clementi International Music Competition is an online competition welcoming various categories including instruments, vocals…Closing date: 15 Dec 2025 -
Online, United KingdomPosted: 10 Nov 2025
International Music Leadership Award10 Nov - 19 Dec, 2025International Music Leadership Award 2025 — Where Global Talents Rise! Step into the spotlight and let your artistry be heard…Closing date: n/a -
Online, United KingdomPosted: 10 Nov 2025
Vivaldi International Music Competition (16th Edition)10 Nov - 19 Dec, 2025Vivaldi International Music Competition is now open for applications (16th Edition). Categories are available for all…Closing date: n/a -
New York, United StatesPosted: 08 Nov 2025
New York Carnegie Hall debut!08 Nov - 22 Dec, 2025Winners' Concert at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York - Online Competition (Video Selection) - Open to all…Closing date: 22 Dec 2025 -
Edinburgh, United KingdomPosted: 07 Nov 2025
Edinburgh Quartet Apprentice 202628 Feb 2026The EQ Apprentice is a distinctive scheme created by the Edinburgh Quartet for exceptionally talented young string players keen…Closing date: 09 Jan 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 -
Como, ItalyPosted: 23 Oct 2025
International Competition Astor Piazzolla®27 Feb - 01 Mar, 2026An official global competition dedicated to the genius of Astor Piazzolla, created in collaboration with Daniel Villaflor…Closing date: 15 Jan 2026 -
Madrid, SpainPosted: 13 Oct 2025
II International Chamber Music Fest-Contest for Young Musicians13 Oct 2025 - 31 Jan 2026Registrations: On site: October 1 to December 15. Online: October 1 to December 20. The purpose of “Diálogo” is to foster…Closing date: 15 Dec 2025 -
Ankara, TurkeyPosted: 09 Oct 2025
3rd Ankara International Piano Competition & Festival09 Oct 2025 - 25 Jan 2026The Ankara International Piano Competition and Festival is a distinguished online classical music event, open to talented…Closing date: n/a -
Ghent, BelgiumPosted: 04 Sep 2025
Kreutzer International Music Competition04 - 08 Aug, 2026The 3rd edition of Kreutzer International Music Competition will take place from 4th to 8th of August 2026 in Miry Concert Hall…Closing date: 01 Apr 2026 -
Easton, MD, United StatesPosted: 02 Sep 2025
Chesapeake International Chamber Music Competition02 Sep 2025 - 12 Apr 2026Biennial International Chamber Music Competition Apply by Dec 15 Live Final Round April 10–12, 2026 in Easton, MD • Aimed at…Closing date: 15 Dec 2025 -
Vilnius, Kaunas, LithuaniaPosted: 14 Jul 2025
X Int. Stasys Vainiūnas Competition for Piano & Chamber Ensembles20 - 28 Mar, 2026PIANISTS' competition: 4 stages: online pre-selection; 1st & 2nd rounds at the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre; FINAL…Closing date: 01 Feb 2026 -
Prague, Czech RepublicPosted: 12 Jul 2025
Dvorak Classical Music Competition 202610 Jul 2025 - 30 Jan 2026The Antonín Dvořák Classical Music Competition (ADCMC) is an international online classical music competition for musicians…Closing date: 30 Jan 2026 -
Online, SpainPosted: 08 Jun 2025
NextGen Music Competition08 Jun - 28 Dec, 2025“International Online Music Competition – Winners promoted on over 45 social media accounts!” NextGen Music Competition is…Closing date: 28 Dec 2025 -
Online, GreecePosted: 02 Jun 2025
3rd International Online Music Competition02 Jun 2025 - 15 Feb 2026Calling all musicians, singers, and conductors – of all ages and nationalities! Take part in an inspiring international…Closing date: 31 Jan 2026 -
Washington D.C., United StatesPosted: 16 Feb 2025
American Virtuoso International Music Competition16 Feb 2025 - 01 Aug 2026The 2025 AVIMC Music Competition Winter Edition is open to piano, strings, woodwinds, brass, and chamber ensembles. Winners will…Closing date: n/a -
Budapest, HungaryPosted: 07 Feb 2025
Premier Music International Competition Pro - PMIC Pro07 Feb - 30 Apr, 2025!!Application deadline for the 4th edition has been extended to 15 May 2025! PMIC Pro is a prestigious annual online music…Closing date: n/a
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