Music Festivals and Competitions
Benefits of joining music festivals
There are numerous compelling reasons to participate in competitions and festivals. They provide us with a clear goal to strive towards and an environment in which we can gauge the level of our excellence and see the fruits of our hard work. Witnessing high-level performances from our peers can also serve as a source of self-motivation and inspire us to set higher goals for ourselves. There is a wide range of opportunities available throughout the year to participate in these events.
INTERNATIONAL (TOP TIER)
| INTERNATIONAL CHOPIN PIANO COMPETITION (Warsaw, Poland) | ||
| Founded: | Frequency: | Top Prize: €40,000 |
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| VAN CLIBURN INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION (Fort Worth, Texas, USA) | ||
| Founded: 1962 | Frequency: Every 3 years | Top Prize: |
| Next Competition: May 21-June 7, 2025 | Deadline: October 16, 2024 | Ages:18-30 |
| QUEEN ELISABETH INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION (Brussels, Belgium) | ||
| Founded: 1937 | Frequency: Every 4 years | Top Prize: €25,000 |
| Next Competition: May 5-31, 2025 | Deadline: November 27, 2024 | Ages: 18-30 |
| TCHAIKOVSKY INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION (Moscow & St. Petersburg, Russia) | ||
| Founded: 1958 | Frequency: Every 4 years | Top Prize: up to $130,000 |
| Next Competition: 2027 | Deadline: | Ages: 19-32 |
| LEEDS INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION (Leeds, West Yorkshire, England) | ||
| Founded: 1963 | Frequency: Every 3 years | Top Prize: £30,000 |
| Next Competition: September 11-21, 2024 | Deadline: October 31, 2023 | Ages: |
| ARTHUR RUBINSTEIN INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION (Tel Aviv, Israel) | ||
| Founded: 1974 | Frequency: Every 3 years | Top Prize: $40,000 |
| Next Competition: 2026 | Deadline: | Ages: 18-32 |
| FERRUCCIO BUSONI INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION (Bolzano, Italy) | ||
| Founded: 1949 | Frequency: Every 2 years | Top Prize: €30,000 |
| Next Competition: November 20-30, 2024, August 27-September 7, 2025 | Deadline: May 15, 2024 | Ages: 17-31 |
| HAMAMATSU INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION | ||
| Founded: 1991 | Frequency: Every 3 years | Top Prize: ¥4,000,000 |
| Next Competition: November 8-25, 2024 | Deadline: March 31, 2024 | Ages: up to 33 |
| SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION | ||
| Founded: 1977 | Frequency: | Top Prize: $50,000 |
| Next Competition: | Deadline: | Ages: 18-32 |
| FRANZ LISZT INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION | ||
| Founded: 1986 | Frequency: | Top Prize: €25,000 |
| Next Competition: | Deadline: September 1, 2024 | Ages: |
| INTERNATIONAL PADEREWSKI PIANO COMPETITION (Bydgoszcz, Poland) | ||
| Founded: 1961 | Frequency: | Top Prize: €30,000 |
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INTERNATIONAL (SECOND TIER)
| CLIBURN INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR PIANO COMPETITION & FESTIVAL | ||
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| Next Competition: June, 2027 | Deadline: | Ages: 13-17 |
| GINA BACHAUER INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS PIANO COMPETITION | ||
| Founded: 1976 | Frequency: | Top Prize: $50,000 |
| Next Competition: June 16-29, 2024 | Deadline: | Ages: |
| GRIEG INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION | ||
| Founded: 2012 | Frequency: | Top Prize: €30,000 |
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| HILTON HEAD INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION | ||
| Founded: 1996 | Frequency: | Top Prize: $20,000 |
| Next Competition: March 10-17, 2025 | Deadline: September 30, 2024 | Ages: 18-30 |
| HONENS INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION (Calgary, Canada) | ||
| Founded: | Frequency: Every 3 years | Top Prize: $100,000 |
| Next Competition: October 16-24, 2024 | Deadline: October 30, 2024 | Ages: |
| QUARTERFINALS 2 to 4 March 2025 in Berlin 17 to 19 March 2025 in New York | SEMIFINALS & FINALS 16 to 24 October 2025 in Calgary | |
INTERNATIONAL (THIRD TIER)
| ARTHUR FRASER INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION | ||
| Founded: 2003 | Frequency: | Top Prize: $5,000 |
| Next Competition: June 9-15, 2024 | Deadline: March 15, 2024 | Ages: 13-18 |
| COOPER COMPETITION AT OBERLIN | ||
| Founded: 2010 | Frequency: | Top Prize: $20,000 |
| Next Competition: | Deadline: | Ages: 13-18 |
| DALLAS INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION | ||
| Founded: | Frequency: | Top Prize: $2,500 |
| Next Competition: June 12-18, 2024 | Deadline: April 15, 2024 | Ages: 18-35 |
| GINA BAUCHER INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR & YOUNG ARTISTS COMPETITION | ||
| Founded: | Frequency: | Top Prize: $10,000 |
| Next Competition: | Deadline: | Ages: 11-18 |
| GEORGE GERSHWIN INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COMPETITION (New York City, USA) | ||
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| MANHATTAN INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COMPETITION (New York City, USA) | ||
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| NEW ORLEANS INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COMPETITION | ||
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| NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION (New York City, USA) | ||
| Founded: | Frequency: | Top Prize: $20,000 |
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| NEW YORK PIANO FESTIVAL & COMPETITION (New York City, USA) | ||
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| NTD INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION | ||
| Founded: 2008 | Frequency: | Top Prize: $10,000 |
| Next Competition: | Deadline: July 15, 2024 | Ages: 17-35 |
| PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COMPETITION (Palm Springs, CA, USA) | ||
| Founded: | Frequency: | Top Prize: $10,000 |
| Next Competition: April 11-21, 2025 | Deadline: | Ages: 13-17 |
| ROMA INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION (Rome, Italy) | ||
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| RUBATO INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION (Oxford, AL, USA) | ||
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| SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION | ||
| Founded: | Frequency: | Top Prize: $200+ |
| Next Competition: August 4-13, 2024 | Deadline: May 15, 2024 | Ages: 4-18 |
| SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION (Seattle, WA, USA) | ||
| Founded: 2008 | Frequency: Every 2 years | Top Prize: $3,000 |
| Next Competition: September 21-22, 2024 | Deadline: June 1, 2024 | Ages: Any |
| SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL YOUNG PIANIST COMPETITION | ||
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| WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION | ||
| Founded: 1950 | Frequency: | Top Prize: $10,000 |
| Next Competition: May 25-26, 2024 | Deadline: February 15, 2024 | Ages: 18-30 |
NATIONAL
| CANADIAN MUSIC COMPETITION | ||
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| NATIONAL CHOPIN COMPETITION | ||
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| SINGAPORE NATIONAL PIANO & VIOLIN COMPETITION | ||
| Founded: | Frequency: | Top Prize: $5,000 |
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