CLASSICAL STARS International Music Competition
28 Aug - 02 Sep, 2026
Applications are now open for the Classical Stars International Music Competition, an international online competition for…
Closing date: 18 Aug 2026
Violin Competitions
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Online/Warsaw, PolandPosted: 18 Jul 2026
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Verona, ItalyPosted: 16 Jul 2026
Premio della Musica di Verona10 Oct - 06 Dec, 20266th edition of the Premio della Musica di Verona, a renowned international competition open to all instruments, soloists and…Closing date: 26 Jul 2026 -
Online, United StatesPosted: 15 Jul 2026
Chicago Violin Competition22 Nov 2026Chicago International Violin Competition (November 22, 2026) is a premier international violin competition held entirely through…Closing date: 31 Oct 2026 -
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Online, PolandPosted: 14 Jul 2026
Fenix Award International Music Competition (Free Entry)10 - 25 Aug, 2026FENIX AWARD IMC invites: ⭐Soloist-performers (all instruments, all voice types) ⭐Composers ⭐Chamber Ensembles ⭐Conductors ⭐FREE…Closing date: 10 Aug 2026 -
Online, NetherlandsPosted: 09 Jul 2026
Gold International Classical Music Competition | GICMC01 Jun - 31 Jul, 2026Gold International Classical Music Competition | GICMC 2026 GICMC invites musicians of all ages and nationalities to a…Closing date: 31 Jul 2026 -
Crema, ItalyPosted: 09 Jul 2026
DV Young Sounds 2026 - International Recording Competition09 Jul - 30 Sep, 2026DV YOUNG SOUNDS reaches its 6th edition in 2026, confirming its role as an international recording competition for young…Closing date: 30 Sep 2026 -
Bogotá, ColombiaPosted: 07 Jul 2026
International Violin Competition City of Bogotá 202711 - 20 Jun, 2027The Bogotá International Violin Competition is an initiative of the Mayor’s Office of Bogotá, led by the Secretariat of Culture…Closing date: 31 Oct 2026 -
New York, United StatesPosted: 01 Jul 2026
KF Wieniawski Violin Competition07 - 08 Nov, 2026The 2026 Kosciuszko Foundation Wieniawski Violin Competition is open for applications! The Competition will take place on…Closing date: 16 Aug 2026 -
Online, PolandPosted: 30 Jun 2026
Bach International Music Competition (free entry)25 Jul - 09 Aug, 2026⭐ All instruments, composers, conductors, voices and chamber ensembles ⭐ FREE ADMISSION until 25 July 2026 The BACH International…Closing date: 25 Jul 2026 -
Online / London, United KingdomPosted: 29 Jun 2026
Couperin International Music Competition 202629 Jun - 06 Nov, 2026Couperin International Music Competition is an online international music competition that aims to fully challenge the virtuosity…Closing date: n/a -
Budapest / Online, HungaryPosted: 29 Jun 2026
XI.WWWStar Awards International Music Competition29 Jun - 08 Nov, 2026Your music deserves more than a score — it deserves a stage. The 11th WWWSTAR AWARDS International Music Competition invites…Closing date: 05 Nov 2026 -
Online, United KingdomPosted: 29 Jun 2026
World Melody Music Competition 202629 Jun - 15 Nov, 2026World Melody Music Competition is an online competition welcoming various categories including instruments, vocals, conducting…Closing date: n/a -
Online / London, United KingdomPosted: 29 Jun 2026
Haydn Young Musician Competition UK29 Jun - 21 Nov, 2026Entry Fee starting from £35 All major & instruments Receive Comments & Feedback The competition is open to young musicians from…Closing date: n/a -
東京, JapanPosted: 27 Jun 2026
Supraleitung Methode Japan®︎ Music Competition202604 - 18 Oct, 2026* ようこそ日本へ！ * Welcome to Japan! * 欢迎来到日本！ * 일본에 오신 것을 환영합니다! * ยินดีต้อนรับสู่ญี่ปุ่น! Applications are now open for the…Closing date: 17 Aug 2026 -
Online, United KingdomPosted: 22 Jun 2026
2026 Universal Stars Music Competition19 Jun - 14 Nov, 2026Universal Stars Music Competition is an online international music competition that aims to fully challenge the virtuosity and…Closing date: n/a -
Online, United KingdomPosted: 19 Jun 2026
Golden Prestige International Music Competition 202619 Jun - 09 Nov, 2026Golden Prestige International Music Competition is an online music competition open to musicians of all ages, all majors…Closing date: n/a -
Online, United KingdomPosted: 19 Jun 2026
Max Bruch International Music Competition 202619 Jun - 06 Nov, 2026The Max Bruch International Music Competition is open to all instruments, voices, conducting, composition, and chamber music…Closing date: 06 Nov 2026 -
Windsor, United KingdomPosted: 17 Jun 2026
Windsor Festival International String Competition26 Sep - 02 Oct, 2026The foremost competition of its kind in the world, and launched in memory of Festival founder Yehudi Menuhin, WFISC seeks out…Closing date: 29 Jul 2026 -
Online Selection - New York (Winners' Gala Concert), United StatesPosted: 15 Jun 2026
Manhattan Int. Music Competition - Carnegie Hall: Winners' Gala15 Jun - 01 Aug, 2026CARNEGIE HALL DEBUT Music Competition Last Days to Apply! Over $50,000 - Perform at Carnegie Hall · Release an International…Closing date: 01 Aug 2026 -
New York City, United StatesPosted: 12 Jun 2026
NYC Wieniawski Violin Competition @ Kosciuszko Foundation07 - 08 Nov, 2026On behalf of the Kosciuszko Foundation in New York City, we are delighted to introduce the 2026 Edition of the NYC Wieniawski…Closing date: 16 Aug 2026 -
SHREWSBURY, United KingdomPosted: 11 Jun 2026
Gregynog Young Musician 202631 Oct 2026THE GREGYNOG YOUNG MUSICIAN COMPETITION was founded in 2005 and has become a prestigious annual event. Entrants must be 18 years…Closing date: 04 Oct 2026 -
New York City, United StatesPosted: 10 Jun 2026
(Carnegie Hall)The 3rd Concert Star International Classical Music01 Aug 2026 - 25 Jan 2027Founded to support the long-term artistic and professional development of young musicians, the Concert Star International…Closing date: n/a -
London, United KingdomPosted: 09 Jun 2026
WCMA International Music Competition 202609 Jun - 31 Aug, 2026The World Classical Masters Association (WCMA) is pleased to announce the Annual International Online Music Competition. This…Closing date: 31 Jul 2026 -
Online / London, United KingdomPosted: 06 Jun 2026
Erik Satie International Music Competition 202606 Jun - 21 Oct, 2026Erik Satie International Music Competition is an online global stage dedicated to celebrating creativity, individuality, and…Closing date: n/a -
London / Online, United KingdomPosted: 06 Jun 2026
UK International Music Competition06 Jun - 30 Oct, 2026Open to all instruments, vocalists, composers, and conductors. UK International Music Competition Online is calling all talented…Closing date: n/a -
Online / London, United KingdomPosted: 06 Jun 2026
Mozart International Music Competition 202606 Jun - 01 Nov, 2026Mozart International Music Competition UK opens online to all Instruments, Voices, Conducting, Composition and Chamber Music. The…Closing date: n/a -
Online / London, United KingdomPosted: 30 May 2026
World Exceptional Musicians Competition 202630 May - 20 Oct, 2026World Exceptional Musicians Competition welcomes pianists, instrumentalists, composers, vocalists and chamber musicians…Closing date: n/a -
Online / London, United KingdomPosted: 30 May 2026
Georges Bizet International Music Competition30 May - 10 Oct, 2026Georges Bizet International Music Competition is an online international music competition that aims to fully challenge the…Closing date: n/a -
Online / London, United KingdomPosted: 30 May 2026
World Master Music Awards 202630 May - 16 Oct, 2026World Master Music Awards is a global stage for musicians who dare to go beyond limits. Open to all instruments, voices…Closing date: n/a -
Wrocław, PolandPosted: 29 May 2026
2nd Karol Lipiński International Violin Competition22 - 28 Nov, 2026The Karol Lipiński Academy of Music in Wrocław with The Chair of String Instruments invite violinists to participate in The 2nd…Closing date: 20 Sep 2026 -
Online, United KingdomPosted: 20 May 2026
Debussy International Music Competition20 May - 10 Oct, 20262026 Debussy International Music Competition opens online to all Instruments, Voices, Conducting, Composition and Chamber Music…Closing date: n/a -
Online, United KingdomPosted: 20 May 2026
Best Classical Musicians Awards20 May - 15 Oct, 2026Best Classical Musicians Awards Open to all instrumentalists, singers, conductors & chamber musicians, and composers of all…Closing date: n/a -
Online, United KingdomPosted: 20 May 2026
Global Genius Music Competition20 May - 03 Oct, 2026The competition is open to all instrumentalists, singers, conductors & chamber musicians, composers of all nationalities Global…Closing date: n/a -
Vienna, AustriaPosted: 19 May 2026
Vienna International Ignaz Anton Schuppanzigh Competition 202619 May - 27 Jul, 20261st Vienna International Ignaz Anton Schuppanzigh Competition 2026 (Violin – Viola – String Quartet) The 1st Vienna International…Closing date: 27 Jul 2026 -
Washington D.C., United StatesPosted: 18 May 2026
American Virtuoso International Music Competition18 May 2026 - 05 Jun 2027Application Deadline: May 31, 2026 The 2026 American Virtuoso International Music Competition (AVIMC) is officially OPEN for…Closing date: n/a -
Online, United KingdomPosted: 17 May 2026
Jean-Philippe Rameau International Music Competition17 May - 17 Oct, 2026Jean-Philippe Rameau International Music Competition is now accepting applications. This competition welcomes all instruments…Closing date: n/a -
Online, United KingdomPosted: 05 May 2026
International Music Leadership Award 202605 May - 19 Sep, 2026International Music Leadership Award 2026 — Where Global Talents Rise! Step into the spotlight and let your artistry be heard…Closing date: n/a -
Verona, ItalyPosted: 01 May 2026
Premio della Musica di Verona20 Sep - 06 Dec, 20266th edition of the Premio della Musica di Verona, a renowned international competition open to all instruments, soloists and…Closing date: n/a -
Online, United KingdomPosted: 29 Apr 2026
Clementi International Music Competition 202629 Apr - 15 Sep, 2026Clementi International Music Competition is an online competition welcoming various categories including instruments, vocals…Closing date: n/a -
Colorado Springs, United StatesPosted: 24 Apr 2026
Chamber Orchestra of the Springs Emerging Soloist Competition21 Apr - 20 Sep, 2026Perform with a professional orchestra and a world-class conductor, receive an HD video and audio recording for your resume, and…Closing date: n/a -
Singapore, SingaporePosted: 11 Apr 2026
5th Singapore International Music Competition 202611 Apr - 30 Sep, 2026Perform in Singapore! ✨ Masterclass & Recital | Gala Concert [FOR PIANO & VIOLIN] Deadline: 30 September 2026 Online…Closing date: 30 Sep 2026 -
Lugano, SwitzerlandPosted: 30 Mar 2026
Lugano International Music Awards 2026 Violin Competition13 - 17 Aug, 2026Lugano International Music Awards Shaping the next generation of musicians. 2026 Violin Competition The Lugano International…Closing date: 22 Jul 2026 -
Stamford, United KingdomPosted: 28 Mar 2026
Brazenose Violin Competition30 Mar - 10 Oct, 2026The Brazenose Violin Competition offers young violinists the opportunity to compete for a fine violin and performance opportunity…Closing date: 01 Aug 2026 -
Online / London, United KingdomPosted: 27 Mar 2026
European Classical Music Awards 202627 Mar - 24 Jul, 2026The European Classical Music Awards is an online music contest and award system aimed at uncovering and advancing musicians of…Closing date: n/a -
PADOVA, ItalyPosted: 24 Mar 2026
23rd Padova International Music Competition10 Sep - 10 Dec, 2026The 23rd edition of Padova International Music Competition includes: 1) International Music Competition for Soloists and…Closing date: 10 Sep 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 -
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 -
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 San Francisco Recital A Commissioned Work Video…Closing date: 07 Sep 2026 -
ONLINE, United StatesPosted: 26 Sep 2025
Chicago International Violin Competition22 Nov 2026Chicago International Violin Competition (November 22, 2026) is a premier international violin competition held entirely through…Closing date: 22 Nov 2026
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