2nd Dragon Competition
13 - 30 Jul, 2025
Deadline Extended to July 12! Don’t miss your shot at the GRAND PRIX: Ensemble: $4000 + China Tour (5 concerts) Soloist: $2000…
Closing date: 12 Jul 2025
Violin Competitions
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Beijing / Online, ChinaPosted: 05 Jul 2025
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Online/Warsaw, PolandPosted: 04 Jul 2025
Classical Music Stars (Free entry)10 - 25 Jul, 2025Free Application until 10 JULY 2025 AWARDS: ⭐ABSOLUTE WINNERS ⭐FIRST PRIZES with Special Mention ⭐1st, 2nd, 3rd Prizes in…Closing date: 10 Jul 2025 -
Berlin, GermanyPosted: 04 Jul 2025
International Showcase Music Competition 2025 Berlin04 Jul - 15 Oct, 2025The New Jersey Sinfonietta (NJS) is proud to present the 2025 International Showcase Music Competition (ISMC) in Berlin, Germany…Closing date: 15 Oct 2025 -
Barcelona, SpainPosted: 02 Jul 2025
BIYAC - Barcelona International Young Artists Competition28 Nov - 01 Dec, 2025The BIYAC competition is a unique platform for promoting cross-cultural understanding, dialogue, and collaboration through music…Closing date: 15 Sep 2025 -
Online, United KingdomPosted: 30 Jun 2025
7th Max Bruch International Music Competition30 Jun - 06 Aug, 2025The Max Bruch International Music Competition is open to all instruments, voices, conducting, composition, and chamber music…Closing date: 06 Aug 2025 -
London, United KingdomPosted: 30 Jun 2025
London Classical Awards30 Jun - 24 Aug, 2025London Classical Awards is a prestigious international online competition celebrating excellence in classical music performance…Closing date: n/a -
Vienna, AustriaPosted: 29 Jun 2025
4Seasons Vienna International Musician Competition - Summer 202529 Jun - 24 Aug, 2025The 9th 4Seasons Vienna International Musician Competition – Summer Edition is an online competition open to musicians of all…Closing date: 24 Aug 2025 -
Online, NetherlandsPosted: 28 Jun 2025
Royal Maas International Competition27 Jun - 05 Aug, 2025Royal Maas International Competition Are you a passionate musician ready to be heard worldwide? The Royal Maas International…Closing date: 05 Aug 2025 -
Online, PolandPosted: 27 Jun 2025
Bach International Music Competition (Free Entry)25 Jul - 09 Aug, 2025⭐FREE ADMISSION until 25 July 2025 BACH IMC invites: ⭐Composers ⭐Ensembles ⭐Soloist-performers of all ages, all…Closing date: 25 Jul 2025 -
Online, United KingdomPosted: 25 Jun 2025
Mozart International Music Competition UK21 Jun - 01 Aug, 2025Mozart International Music Competition UK opens online to all Instruments, Voices, Conducting, Composition and Chamber Music. The…Closing date: 01 Aug 2025 -
Vienna, AustriaPosted: 24 Jun 2025
Streichwettbewerb mit Orchester - VIII. Musikfest in Wien30 Jun 2025 - 04 Aug 2026The International Music Festival in Vienna Strings Competition welcomes outstanding young violin and cello talents from around…Closing date: 10 Jul 2025 -
Online, United KingdomPosted: 21 Jun 2025
UK International Music Competition Online21 Jun - 30 Jul, 2025UK International Music Competition Online is calling all talented musicians around the world. The competition welcomes all…Closing date: 30 Jul 2025 -
Online, United KingdomPosted: 21 Jun 2025
World Exceptional Musicians Competition21 Jun - 20 Jul, 2025World Exceptional Musicians Competition opens online to all Instruments, Voices, Conducting, Composition, music videos, writings…Closing date: n/a -
Szeged, HungaryPosted: 20 Jun 2025
II International Ferenc Fricsay Conducting Competition31 Aug - 07 Sep, 2025The IFFCC brings together a distinguished international jury and offers participants valuable exposure, including prestigious…Closing date: 13 Jul 2025 -
Online, CroatiaPosted: 18 Jun 2025
2nd Knoten Int. Strings Competition18 Jun - 08 Jul, 2025KNOTEN INTERNATIONAL STRINGS COMPETITION The Knoten International Strings Competition is a fully online event that challenges…Closing date: 08 Jul 2025 -
Amposta, SpainPosted: 17 Jun 2025
DeltaChamber Music Festival (Programa Academy)21 Jul 2025El Programa Academy se crea como un proyecto pedagógico del festival para formar el talento joven del territorio mediante el…Closing date: 07 Jul 2025 -
Tbilisi, GeorgiaPosted: 17 Jun 2025
Marine Iashvili III International Competition07 - 14 Nov, 2025Marine Iashvili III International Competition for String Instrument" will be held 7-14 November, 2025 in V.Sarajishvili Tbilisi…Closing date: 10 Sep 2025 -
Online, United KingdomPosted: 16 Jun 2025
World Master Open Music Competition16 Jun - 16 Jul, 2025World Master Open Music Competition is a global stage for musicians who dare to go beyond limits. Open to all instruments…Closing date: 16 Jul 2025 -
Online, United KingdomPosted: 16 Jun 2025
Erik Satie International Music Competition16 Jun - 21 Jul, 2025Erik Satie International Music Competition is an online global stage dedicated to celebrating creativity, individuality, and…Closing date: 21 Jul 2025 -
Verona, ItalyPosted: 16 Jun 2025
Premio Amici della Musica di Verona 202514 Sep - 23 Nov, 20255th edition of the Premio Amici della Musica di Verona, a renowned international competition open to soloists and chamber music…Closing date: n/a -
Bucharest, RomaniaPosted: 16 Jun 2025
International Competition Remember Enescu15 - 20 Sep, 2025The Remember Enescu Cultural Foundation organizes the Remember Enescu International Competition 2025, XXII Edition, paying…Closing date: 25 Aug 2025 -
Sofia, BulgariaPosted: 16 Jun 2025
VIII Intern'l Violin Competition Vasko Abadjiev - Sofia, Bulgaria20 - 23 Nov, 2025Sofia will host the 8th edition of the International Violin Competition "Vasko Abadjiev" from November 20th to 23rd, 2025. The…Closing date: 15 Oct 2025 -
Rome/Rieti, ItalyPosted: 14 Jun 2025
International Contemporary Music Interpretation Competition14 Jun - 30 Sep, 2025Sixth edition of the "International Competition for the Interpretation of Contemporary Music" organized by the Flavio Vespasiano…Closing date: 30 Sep 2025 -
Vienna, AustriaPosted: 14 Jun 2025
6th International Classical Music & Composition Competition14 Jun - 07 Sep, 2025Vienna Classical Music Academy (VCMA) International Classical Music & Composition Competition As a highlight of the competition…Closing date: 07 Sep 2025 -
Vienna, AustriaPosted: 14 Jun 2025
International BTHVN Wien Competition 202514 Jun - 31 Aug, 2025The International BTHVN Wien Music Competition is a leading online music competition open to musicians of any nationality and…Closing date: 31 Aug 2025 -
Singapore, SingaporePosted: 12 Jun 2025
4th Singapore International Music Competition 202512 Jun - 30 Sep, 2025[FOR PIANO & VIOLIN] Deadline: 30 September 2025 ✦ For Solo Piano and Solo Violin ✦ No Travelling Required ✦ Free…Closing date: 30 Sep 2025 -
Online, United KingdomPosted: 08 Jun 2025
Debussy International Music Competition08 Jun - 10 Jul, 2025Debussy International Music Competition opens online to all Instruments, Voices, Conducting, Composition and Chamber Music. The…Closing date: 10 Jul 2025 -
Online, United KingdomPosted: 08 Jun 2025
Best Classical Musicians Awards08 Jun - 15 Jul, 2025Best Classical Musicians Awards Open to all instrumentalists, singers, conductors & chamber musicians, and composers of all…Closing date: 15 Jul 2025 -
Online, SpainPosted: 08 Jun 2025
NextGen Music Competition08 Jun - 28 Dec, 2025NextGen Music Competition welcomes instrumentalists, vocalists, conductors, chamber ensembles, and composers from all around the…Closing date: 28 Dec 2025 -
Szeged, HungaryPosted: 06 Jun 2025
II International Ferenc Fricsay Conducting Competition31 Aug - 07 Sep, 2025II International Ferenc Fricsay Conducting Competition 31 August – 7 September, 2025 Szeged, Hungary Apply now via…Closing date: 13 Jul 2025 -
Online, GreecePosted: 02 Jun 2025
3rd International Online Music Competition02 Jun 2025 - 15 Feb 2026Aims of competition: • Creating the opportunity for all age performers to present themselves on the international music scene…Closing date: n/a -
Richardson, Texas, United StatesPosted: 02 Jun 2025
Eisemann International Young Artist Competition for Strings10 Jan 2026Unleash your talent and take a thrilling step in your musical journey with the Richardson Symphony Orchestra’s prestigious…Closing date: 01 Nov 2025 -
Online, United KingdomPosted: 01 Jun 2025
8th Georges Bizet International Music Competition01 Jun - 10 Jul, 2025Georges Bizet International Music Competition is an online international music competition that aims to fully challenge the…Closing date: 10 Jul 2025 -
Online, SpainPosted: 31 May 2025
Sonikum Int. Music Competition31 May - 15 Dec, 2025Sonikum International Music Competition is open to all instrumentalists, singers, conductors & chamber musicians, composers of…Closing date: n/a -
Online/Warsaw, PolandPosted: 31 May 2025
Classical Music Stars (Free entry)10 - 25 Jul, 2025Free Application until 10 JULY 2025 AWARDS: ⭐ABSOLUTE WINNERS ⭐FIRST PRIZES with Special Mention ⭐1st, 2nd, 3rd Prizes in…Closing date: 10 Jul 2025 -
Manchester, United KingdomPosted: 23 May 2025
Auditions - Manchester Mid-day Concerts Society23 May - 03 Aug, 2025THE MANCHESTER MID-DAY CONCERTS SOCIETY are holding auditions for its 2026/2027 season of lunchtime concerts at the BRIDGEWATER…Closing date: 03 Aug 2025 -
Singapore, SingaporePosted: 22 May 2025
Singapore International Violin Competition24 Jan - 07 Feb, 2026The triennial Singapore International Violin Competition was launched in June 2014 as a landmark cultural initiative for…Closing date: 01 Aug 2025 -
Vienna, AustriaPosted: 21 May 2025
Antonio Vivaldi Competition Vienna04 - 06 Aug, 2025The Antonio Vivaldi International Competition Vienna is an international competition dedicated to music students and pupils. The…Closing date: 10 Jul 2025 -
Szeged, HungaryPosted: 20 May 2025
II International Ferenc Fricsay Conducting Competition31 Aug - 07 Sep, 2025II International Ferenc Fricsay Conducting Competition (IFFCC) is a competition with no age limit, featuring a world-renowned…Closing date: 13 Jul 2025 -
Paris, FrancePosted: 02 May 2025
Nouvelles Etoiles International Competition01 May - 07 Jul, 2025Ready to shine? Join the Nouvelles Étoiles International Music Competition 2025! Open to young talents (ages 3–26) in France…Closing date: n/a -
Szeged, HungaryPosted: 22 Apr 2025
II International Ferenc Fricsay Conducting Competition31 Aug - 07 Sep, 2025The II International Ferenc Fricsay Conducting Competition is an open platform for conductors of all ages, featuring a renowned…Closing date: 13 Jul 2025 -
Verona, ItalyPosted: 19 Apr 2025
Premio Amici della Musica di Verona 202514 Sep - 23 Nov, 20255th edition of the Premio Amici della Musica di Verona, a renowned international competition open to soloists and chamber music…Closing date: n/a
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Athens, GreecePosted: 15 Apr 2025
1st Festival Prize Online Competition 202515 Apr - 10 Dec, 2025Festival Prize is an annual Competition which starts in 2025 and organised by COLIBRI Arts and Music. The Company is no profit…Closing date: n/a -
SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE. SY3 7BA., United KingdomPosted: 31 Mar 2025
Gregynog Young Musician01 Nov 2025The Gregynog Young Musician Competition has become a most prestigious annual event and this year will take place at:- THE…Closing date: 05 Oct 2025 -
Salzburg, AustriaPosted: 31 Mar 2025
Internationaler Mozartwettbewerb Salzburg 2026 - Violine&Klavier06 - 19 Feb, 2026Violine: 6.–12. Februar 2026 Finalkonzert mit Akademieorchester der Universität Mozarteum: 12. Februar 2026 Jury-Vorsitz…Closing date: 15 Sep 2025 -
Paris, FrancePosted: 31 Mar 2025
Pro Musicis-International Prize15 Apr - 15 Jul, 2025The Pro Musicis international prize is awarded to established artists who demonstrate following abilities: essential technique…Closing date: 15 Jul 2025 -
Newyork City, United StatesPosted: 29 Mar 2025
The 2025 musicON International Composition Competition29 Mar - 15 Aug, 2025I. Organization Host: Mayflower Art Center Organizer: Mayflower Art Center & MusicON Festival Foundation II. Competition…Closing date: 15 Aug 2025 -
Hungary, Budapest, HungaryPosted: 25 Mar 2025
The VIII International Liszt Ferenc Competition(Hungary-Budapest)02 - 03 Aug, 2025【The VIII International Liszt Ferenc Competition (Hungary - Budapest)】 - Piano, strings and Flute category and from age 5 to…Closing date: n/a -
Dąbrowa Górnicza, PolandPosted: 24 Mar 2025
The 15th Michał Spisak International Music Competition01 - 10 Oct, 2025The call for entries to the 15th Michał Spisak International Music Competition, to be held from 1-10 October 2025 in the…Closing date: 15 Jul 2025 -
PADOVA, ItalyPosted: 22 Mar 2025
22nd Padova International Music Competition10 Sep - 10 Dec, 2025The 22nd edition of Padova International Music Competition includes: 1) International Music Competition for Soloists and…Closing date: 10 Sep 2025 -
Bruxelles, BelgiumPosted: 20 Mar 2025
V Fanny Mendelssohn International Online Competition 202530 Jun - 30 Jul, 2025The only online competition that offers real concert opportunities and cash prizes: STAR GRAND PRIZE, CONCERTS AND MONEY PRIZES…Closing date: 30 Jul 2025 -
New York, United StatesPosted: 20 Mar 2025
Concert Star International Competition at New York Carnegie Hall01 May - 05 Oct, 2025Concert Star Classical Music Competition 2025 It will be held at Carnegie Hall’s Weil Recital Hall on Sunday, October 5th…Closing date: n/a -
Bucuresti, RomaniaPosted: 15 Mar 2025
Remember Enescu International Comeptiton, XXII edition15 - 20 Sep, 2025REMEMBER ENESCU INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION, XXII edition September 15 – 20, 2025 - Competition dates – September 15 – 20…Closing date: 25 Aug 2025 -
BIAŁYSTOK, PolandPosted: 07 Mar 2025
Finalis VII International Competition for Winds, Brass and Strings12 - 16 Nov, 2025The 7th FINALIS - Competition for Wind, Brass, and Strings offers young musicians the chance to perform for an international jury…Closing date: 05 Oct 2025 -
Verviers, BelgiumPosted: 18 Feb 2025
Concours Henry Vieuxtemps04 - 05 Oct, 2025Le Concours International Henry Vieuxtemps est une compétition prestigieuse dédiée aux jeunes violonistes, en hommage au…Closing date: 01 Aug 2025 -
Washington D.C., United StatesPosted: 16 Feb 2025
American Virtuoso International Music Competition16 Feb 2025 - 01 Aug 2026The 2025 AVIMC Music Competition is open to piano, voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, guitar players, and chamber ensembles…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 -
Guadeloupe, GuadeloupePosted: 16 Jan 2025
2025 Joseph Bologne International Violin Competition18 - 22 Nov, 2025The Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, International Violin Competition celebrates the legacy of Joseph Bologne: a…Closing date: 15 Aug 2025 -
Birmingham, United KingdomPosted: 28 Dec 2024
The Andrew Downes Performance Prize 202521 Sep 2025Open to any outstanding soloist or chamber ensemble who learns and performs a work by Andrew Downes. Minimum age of entrants - 18…Closing date: 25 Jul 2025 -
Chicago, IL, United StatesPosted: 28 Jul 2022
Chicago Violin Competition20 Nov 2022Chicago Violin Competition (Nov 20, 2022) is an international violin competition held online, providing promising young talent an…Closing date: n/a
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