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The 2026 WFIMC General Assembly in Vilnius

This year's conference will be held in two parts: an International Forum under the title "Inspiring the Future" for both Members, Laureates and Young Artists, well as the traditional General Assembly.

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Filharmónia Hungary Celebrates 70 Years in Pécs with the 2026 Franz Liszt International Piano Competition

In 2026, Filharmónia Magyarország celebrates the 70th anniversary of its Pécs office — a milestone that reconnects the institution with one of Hungary’s most vibrant cultural cities.

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The Luis Sigall at 50

Viña del Mar celebrates half a century of its iconic international Competition

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Roman Fediurko wins the 2026 Takamatsu Competition

Sixth edition of Takamatsu’s acclaimed quadrennial competition brings exceptional young pianists to Japan

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Competitions

Young Vocalists shine at 2026 UNISA Competition in South Africa

The 7th Unisa Intl. Voice Competition brought together rising classical and jazz vocalists, world-renowned jurors and top local ensembles in Pretoria for an inspiring two-week celebration of performance, learning and South African musical excellence.

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From Saturday 7 February 2026
To Thursday 29 October 2026

Composition

Toronto - The Azrieli Music Prizes

Canada

Competition
From Thursday 26 February 2026
To Saturday 7 March 2026

Piano

Hastings - Hastings International Piano Competition

United Kingdom

Competition
From Thursday 26 February 2026
To Thursday 5 March 2026

Piano Chamber

Jyväskylä - Ilmari Hannikainen Piano Chamber Music Competition

Finland

Competition
From Sunday 1 March 2026
To Sunday 31 May 2026

Piano

Orléans - Orléans International Piano Competition

France

Competition
From Friday 13 March 2026
To Sunday 22 March 2026

Pluridisciplinary

Piano

Violin

Vocal

Seoul - Seoul International Music Competition

South Korea

Competition
From Friday 13 March 2026
To Saturday 21 March 2026

Pluridisciplinary

Violin

Baroque Violin

Leipzig - Bach Competition Leipzig

Germany

Competition
Apply until Friday 27 March 2026

Pluridisciplinary

Bassoon

Percussion

String Quartet

Organ

Munich - ARD International Music Competition

Germany

Competition
Apply until Thursday 30 April 2026

Conducting

Novara - Guido Cantelli International Conducting Award

Italy

Competition
Apply until Wednesday 15 April 2026

Conducting

Birmingham - Evgeny Svetlanov International Conducting Competition

United Kingdom

Competition
Apply until Wednesday 1 April 2026

Piano

Monza - Rina Sala Gallo International Piano Competition

Italy

Competition
Apply until Sunday 5 April 2026

Piano

Porto - Santa Cecilia International Competition

Portugal

Competition
Apply until Friday 10 April 2026

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Trondheim - Princess Astrid International Music Competition

Norway

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