Montréal - Concours musical international de Montréal

Violin 2026
May 27 –June 4 2026

Montréal resounds with the music of the violin in 2026!

The Concours musical international de Montréal (CMIM) is an internationally renowned competition presenting the best classical musicians of the new generation. A major event on Montreal’s cultural calendar, the CMIM is a high-profile showcase that shapes the future of the classical music scene by offering its laureates invaluable visibility and professional opportunities.

The laureates of Violin 2023: Dmyto Udovychenko (1st prize), SooBeen Lee (3rd prize), and SongHa Choi (2nd prize).

Agenda

May 27 –June 4 2026

Violin 2026

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The Concours musical international de Montréal enjoys an undeniable reputation as one of the most prestigious and welcoming international music competitions in the world. A multidisciplinary event, the Concours has presented annually, in turn, since 2002, voice, violin, and piano editions. Well over 5,000 musicians of the new generation from more than 90 countries, trained at the world’s most important musical schools, have entered the competition.

The Concours offers its laureates exceptional visibility and generous prizes, grants, and performance engagements. The competition has earned international acclaim for its rigorous artistic standards, world-class venues, passionate local audiences, and global reach—all set in a city celebrated for its openness and creative vitality.

Each year, its events reach more than 3 million viewers worldwide. In 2026, the Concours musical international de Montréal will welcome 24 violinists of the new generation from around the world to compete for prizes valued at over $150,000.