2026 Miclot International Music Competition
07 Mar - 07 Jun, 2026
Miclot Arts & Culture invites talented solo instrumentalists ages 6–30 to apply for the 2026 Miclot International Music…
Closing date: 07 Jun 2026
Violin Competitions
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Boston; New York City, United StatesPosted: 09 Mar 2026
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Online / Warsaw, PolandPosted: 06 Mar 2026![Brahms International Online Music Competition [free entry]](mast_images/m_srcset.php?img=competitions/03b0f6d8c106ac2df3d1d989421131b6.jpg&sec=cp&cvs=list)
Brahms International Online Music Competition [free entry]20 Mar - 03 Apr, 2026Brahms IOMC is open to: • All instruments and voices • Composers • Chamber ensembles • Conductors Musicians from around…Closing date: 20 Mar 2026 -
Online, United KingdomPosted: 05 Mar 2026
Debussy International Music Competition05 Mar - 10 Apr, 20262026 Debussy International Music Competition opens online to all Instruments, Voices, Conducting, Composition and Chamber Music…Closing date: n/a -
Vienna, AustriaPosted: 04 Mar 2026
Classic Pure Vienna Musician Competition 202608 Dec 2025 - 01 Apr 2026The competition is open to musicians of all nationalities and ages. The selected work may consist of one or more movements. There…Closing date: n/a -
Budapest, HungaryPosted: 03 Mar 2026
VI. Ilona Fehér International Violin Competition24 Jun - 05 Jul, 2026The Ilona Fehér International Violin Competition was founded in 2017 by Katalin Kokas and Barnabás Kelemen for the youngest…Closing date: 10 Apr 2026 -
Vittorio Veneto, ItalyPosted: 02 Mar 2026
34° Premio Città di Vittorio Veneto - Concorso Europeo di violino23 - 29 Aug, 2026Dal 1962, il Concorso di Violino “Città di Vittorio Veneto” rappresenta un pilastro della cultura musicale italiana e un…Closing date: 31 May 2026 -
Online, NorwayPosted: 01 Mar 2026
International Svendsen & Grieg Competition 202601 Mar - 31 May, 2026The International Svendsen & Grieg Competition is a global competition open to musicians worldwide.Outstanding winners will…Closing date: 31 Mar 2026 -
Budapest, HungaryPosted: 01 Mar 2026
PMIC & PMIC Pro01 Mar - 01 May, 2026We are an international online music competition created to celebrate talent, creativity, and passion for music. We proudly offer…Closing date: 01 May 2026 -
Online, AustraliaPosted: 26 Feb 2026
ABC Young Performers Awards 202626 Feb - 30 Nov, 2026Applications for the ABC Young Performers Awards 2026 are now open! Across three high-stakes rounds, this career-launching…Closing date: 01 May 2026 -
Online, PolandPosted: 26 Feb 2026
Ravel Award International Music Competition01 - 15 Apr, 2026(FREE ENTRY) The Ravel Award IMC – International Music Competition is an international online competition open to musicians of…Closing date: 01 Apr 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 -
Online / London, United KingdomPosted: 24 Feb 2026
Beethoven International Music Competition UK24 Feb - 01 Apr, 2026The Beethoven International Music Competition UK is now accepting applications online! The competition welcomes all instruments…Closing date: n/a -
London / Online, United KingdomPosted: 24 Feb 2026
11th Georges Bizet International Music Competition24 Feb - 10 Apr, 2026Georges Bizet International Music Competition is an online international music competition that aims to fully challenge the…Closing date: 10 Apr 2026 -
London - Online, United KingdomPosted: 24 Feb 2026
Global Genius Music Competition24 Feb - 03 Apr, 2026The competition is open to all instrumentalists, singers, conductors & chamber musicians, composers of all nationalities Global…Closing date: n/a -
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 -
London, United KingdomPosted: 18 Feb 2026
Coopman Music Foundation 40plus Composition Competition 202618 Feb - 31 Mar, 2026Unlike almost all other composition competitions this one celebrates composers who are over 40 years of age. Rosalie herself…Closing date: 31 Mar 2026 -
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 -
Cernobbio (Como), ItalyPosted: 16 Feb 2026
Regina Experia Cernobbio Lake Como - International music contest24 - 26 Apr, 2026International competition for young musicians up to 26 years old, held in the splendid setting of Lake Como, April 24-26…Closing date: 10 Apr 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 -
Warsaw/Online, PolandPosted: 16 Feb 2026
10th String Competition Online07 - 25 Mar, 2026EXTENDED DEADLINE: 19 MARCH 10th String Competition Online – Apply Now! SCO welcomes musicians of all ages and nationalities…Closing date: 19 Mar 2026 -
Online / London, United KingdomPosted: 14 Feb 2026
Jean-Philippe Rameau International Music Competition14 Feb - 26 Mar, 2026Jean-Philippe Rameau International Music Competition is now accepting applications. This competition welcomes all instruments…Closing date: n/a -
Online / London, United KingdomPosted: 13 Feb 2026
Schubert International Music Competition UK13 Feb - 23 Mar, 2026Schubert International Competition is now accepting applications. This competition welcomes all instruments, conducting…Closing date: n/a -
Online, United KingdomPosted: 13 Feb 2026
New York Music Award 202613 Feb - 28 Mar, 2026The New York Music Award is a modern online competition celebrating musical excellence in all its forms — performance…Closing date: 28 Mar 2026 -
Mas-d'Azil, FrancePosted: 12 Feb 2026
14ème Concours International de Violon Marie Cantagrill06 - 12 Jul, 202614ème Concours International de Violon Marie Cantagrill 06 au 12 juillet 2026 Au Mas-d'Azil From July 06 to 12 2026 at…Closing date: 30 Apr 2026 -
Lugano, SwitzerlandPosted: 11 Feb 2026
Gianni Bergamo Classic Music Award 2026 - Chamber Music09 - 11 Sep, 2026Chamber Music Competition open to musicians of all nationalities Age limit: ensemble average age 30 years (maximum individual age…Closing date: 15 Jun 2026 -
EMPOLI, ItalyPosted: 09 Feb 2026
Selections for the European Youth Orchestra Ferruccio Busoni 202629 Aug - 04 Sep, 2026Ferruccio Busoni is one of the greatest pianists in history and a primary figure in the compositional, theoretical, and…Closing date: 30 Apr 2026 -
London / Online, United KingdomPosted: 08 Feb 2026
International Music Leadership Award 202608 Feb - 19 Mar, 2026International Music Leadership Award 2026 — Where Global Talents Rise! Step into the spotlight and let your artistry be heard…Closing date: n/a -
London / Online, United KingdomPosted: 08 Feb 2026
Clementi International Music Competition 202608 Feb - 15 Mar, 2026Clementi International Music Competition is an online competition welcoming various categories including instruments, vocals…Closing date: n/a -
London / Online, United KingdomPosted: 08 Feb 2026
World Artistry Music Award08 Feb - 20 Mar, 2026World Artistry Music Award opens online to all Instruments, Voices, Conducting, Composition and Chamber Music. The application…Closing date: n/a -
Sogliano al Rubicone, ItalyPosted: 06 Feb 2026
23rd International Competition "Luigi Zanuccoli"18 - 31 May, 2026The 23rd edition of the International Competition "Luigi Zanuccoli" will take place from the 18th to the 31st of May 2026 in the…Closing date: 02 May 2026 -
Krakow, PolandPosted: 05 Feb 2026
International Music Competition OPUS 202605 Feb - 14 May, 2026This is the 8th edition of the International Music Competition OPUS. We are very happy that our competition has become a…Closing date: 14 Apr 2026 -
Prilly, SwitzerlandPosted: 02 Feb 2026
Classeek Ambassador Programme 2026-2027 - Open Application01 Sep 2026 - 30 Jun 2027Classeek Ambassador Programme 2026-27 - Applications Now Open Classeek is committed to identifying, nurturing, and supporting…Closing date: 18 Mar 2026 -
Rome, ItalyPosted: 01 Feb 2026
GM NEXT International Music Competition31 Mar - 09 May, 2026GM NEXT – International Music Competition 2026 is open to young Soloists (Cat. C) and Chamber Music Ensembles (Cat. D) from…Closing date: 20 Mar 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 -
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 -
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 -
Gstaad, SwitzerlandPosted: 22 Jan 2026
4th Alberto Lysy International Violin Competition08 - 10 Oct, 2026Created to promote young violinists worldwide and honour the legacy of the great violinist Alberto Lysy, the competition has…Closing date: 15 Jun 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 -
Online, HungaryPosted: 19 Jan 2026
WWWSTAR Awards International Music Competition 10.th Edition19 Jan - 30 Apr, 2026⭐ 10th WWWSTAR AWARDS 2026. Jubilee Year – International Online Music Competition - Open to all age groups and levels! The…Closing date: 15 Apr 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, 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 -
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 -
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…Closing date: 10 Jul 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 -
Garden City, New York, United StatesPosted: 19 Dec 2025
5th Manolov International Music Competition New York 202609 May 2026The biannual MANOLOV International Competition is held in two categories: Piano and Violin. The 2026 contest is open to…Closing date: 09 Apr 2026 -
Bucharest, RomaniaPosted: 12 Dec 2025
George Enescu International Competition23 Aug - 19 Sep, 2026The 20th edition of the George Enescu International Competition takes place from 23 August to 19 September 2026 in Bucharest…Closing date: 10 May 2026 -
Bruxelles, BelgiumPosted: 10 Dec 2025
VI Fanny Mendelssohn International Online Competition 202628 Feb - 30 Mar, 2026VI Fanny Mendelssohn International Online Competition 2026 20 March 2026 The only online competition that offers real concert…Closing date: 20 Mar 2026 -
Trebinje, Bosnia and HerzegovinaPosted: 02 Dec 2025
Trebinje Classic 202624 - 26 Apr, 2026Trebinje Classic – International Music Competition Trebinje Classic is an international music competition held in the heart of…Closing date: 25 Mar 2026 -
Online, BelgiumPosted: 20 Nov 2025
Aurelia International Online Violin Competition01 May - 01 Jun, 2026The Aurelia International Online Violin Competition welcomes violinists aged 0–25 across three age categories, with a…Closing date: 01 May 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 -
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 -
Poznań, PolandPosted: 31 Oct 2025
23rd International Georg Philipp Telemann Violin Competition27 - 29 Jun, 2026The International Georg Philipp Telemann Violin Competition has taken place annually since 2004 year in Poznań, Poland. The 23rd…Closing date: 15 Mar 2026 -
New York / New York, United StatesPosted: 13 Oct 2025
Naumburg International Violin Competition27 Oct - 01 Nov, 2026FIRST PRIZE: Cash Award of $25,000 Two fully subsidized New York Recitals A Commissioned Work SECOND PRIZE: Cash Award of $15,000…Closing date: 07 Sep 2026 -
Brussels, BelgiumPosted: 07 Oct 2025
10th Leonid Kogan International Competition for Young Violinists09 - 13 Jun, 2026Leonid Kogan International Competition is open to violinists of all nationalities. The competition runs in four categories. 1st…Closing date: 15 Mar 2026 -
ONLINE, United StatesPosted: 26 Sep 2025
Chicago International Violin Competition22 Nov 2026Chicago International Violin Competition (Nov 22, 2026) is an international violin competition held via video submission! CVC…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
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