12th Blue-T Piano Concerto Competition 2026 – Japan

The 12th Blue-T International Piano Concerto Competition will take place on February 12–13, 2026 at the prestigious Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall (Small Hall) in Japan.

All ages and nationalities welcome – we warmly invite dedicated and passionate pianists from around the world, whether amateur or professional, to share their artistry on an international stage.

Participants will perform one movement from a piano concerto of their choice.
Selected participants may join orchestral rehearsals with conductor Takashi Niigaki and chamber orchestra on February 2–3, 2026.

Jury: Tomoaki Yoshida, Takeo Chinai
Conductor: Takashi Niigaki

While there is no monetary prize, all participants will receive individual feedback directly from the jury members. After the final performances, we will hold an award ceremony and networking reception with jury members, the conductor, orchestra players, and staff.

Key Dates:

Competition: February 12–13, 2026

Orchestral rehearsals (optiona