Brahms International Online Music Competition [free entry]
20 Mar - 03 Apr, 2026
Brahms IOMC is open to: • All instruments and voices • Composers • Chamber ensembles • Conductors Musicians from around…
Closing date: 20 Mar 2026
Composer Competitions
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Online / Warsaw, PolandPosted: 06 Mar 2026![Brahms International Online Music Competition [free entry]](mast_images/m_srcset.php?img=competitions/03b0f6d8c106ac2df3d1d989421131b6.jpg&sec=cp&cvs=list)
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Online, United KingdomPosted: 05 Mar 2026
Debussy International Music Competition05 Mar - 10 Apr, 20262026 Debussy International Music Competition opens online to all Instruments, Voices, Conducting, Composition and Chamber Music…Closing date: n/a -
London / Online, United KingdomPosted: 05 Mar 2026
Best Classical Musicians Awards05 Mar - 15 Apr, 2026Best Classical Musicians Awards Open to all instrumentalists, singers, conductors & chamber musicians, and composers of all…Closing date: n/a -
Terlizzi, ItalyPosted: 02 Mar 2026
XII Wanda Landowska Harpsichord Competition22 - 24 May, 2026The International Wanda Landowska Harpsichord Competition is open to musicians of all nationalities and will take place from the…Closing date: 03 May 2026 -
Budapest, HungaryPosted: 01 Mar 2026
PMIC & PMIC Pro01 Mar - 01 May, 2026We are an international online music competition created to celebrate talent, creativity, and passion for music. We proudly offer…Closing date: 01 May 2026 -
Oslo, NorwayPosted: 01 Mar 2026
International Svendsen & Grieg Competition 202601 Mar - 31 May, 2026The International Svendsen & Grieg Competition is a global competition open to musicians worldwide.Outstanding winners will…Closing date: 31 Mar 2026 -
Online, PolandPosted: 26 Feb 2026
Ravel Award International Music Competition01 - 15 Apr, 2026(FREE ENTRY) The Ravel Award IMC – International Music Competition is an international online competition open to musicians of…Closing date: 01 Apr 2026 -
New York, NY, United StatesPosted: 26 Feb 2026
The Respighi Prize in Performance and Composition26 Feb - 30 Jun, 2026THE RESPIGHI PRIZE IN PERFORMANCE AND COMPOSITION 15th International Music Competition for Composers, Soloists and Conductors…Closing date: 30 Jun 2026 -
Online / London, United KingdomPosted: 24 Feb 2026
Beethoven International Music Competition UK24 Feb - 01 Apr, 2026The Beethoven International Music Competition UK is now accepting applications online! The competition welcomes all instruments…Closing date: n/a -
London / Online, United KingdomPosted: 24 Feb 2026
11th Georges Bizet International Music Competition24 Feb - 10 Apr, 2026Georges Bizet International Music Competition is an online international music competition that aims to fully challenge the…Closing date: 10 Apr 2026 -
London - Online, United KingdomPosted: 24 Feb 2026
Global Genius Music Competition24 Feb - 03 Apr, 2026The competition is open to all instrumentalists, singers, conductors & chamber musicians, composers of all nationalities Global…Closing date: n/a -
Spoleto, ItalyPosted: 23 Feb 2026
Concorso Fondazione Monini - nuove composizioni vocali da camera20 Apr 2026Teatro Lirico Sperimentale and Fondazione Monini announce the "Concorso Fondazione Monini" – Dedicated to the memory of maestro…Closing date: 20 Apr 2026 -
Toronto, Ontario, CanadaPosted: 20 Feb 2026
2028 Azrieli Music Prizes19 Feb - 06 May, 2026Created in 2014 by Sharon Azrieli CQ for the Azrieli Foundation, the Azrieli Music Prizes (AMP) offer opportunities for the…Closing date: 06 May 2026 -
Budapest, HungaryPosted: 20 Feb 2026
Bartók World Competition - Composition 202619 Feb - 25 Aug, 2026The Bartók World Competition 2026 is open for applications. We invite composers under 40 to submit original string quartet works…Closing date: 25 Aug 2026 -
London, United KingdomPosted: 18 Feb 2026
Coopman Music Foundation 40plus Composition Competition 202618 Feb - 31 Mar, 2026Unlike almost all other composition competitions this one celebrates composers who are over 40 years of age. Rosalie herself…Closing date: 31 Mar 2026 -
Bologna, ItalyPosted: 16 Feb 2026
Composers / Conductors Workshop - VI Edition16 Feb - 15 Jun, 2026FontanaMIXensemble is pleased to present its 2026’s Composers/Conductors Workshop, whose objective is to encourage and enhance…Closing date: 15 Jun 2026 -
Online / London, United KingdomPosted: 14 Feb 2026
Jean-Philippe Rameau International Music Competition14 Feb - 26 Mar, 2026Jean-Philippe Rameau International Music Competition is now accepting applications. This competition welcomes all instruments…Closing date: n/a -
Online / London, United KingdomPosted: 13 Feb 2026
Schubert International Music Competition UK13 Feb - 23 Mar, 2026Schubert International Competition is now accepting applications. This competition welcomes all instruments, conducting…Closing date: n/a -
Online, United KingdomPosted: 13 Feb 2026
New York Music Award 202613 Feb - 28 Mar, 2026The New York Music Award is a modern online competition celebrating musical excellence in all its forms — performance…Closing date: 28 Mar 2026 -
Córdoba, SpainPosted: 12 Feb 2026
2nd International Composition Competition for Symphonic Flamenco12 Feb - 31 Jul, 2026The goal of the competition is to give visibility and relevance to a minority repertoire such as symphonic flamenco, as well as…Closing date: 31 Jul 2026 -
Online, PolandPosted: 11 Feb 2026
Haydn Online Music International Competition10 - 24 Mar, 2026FREE PRELIMINARY ROUND. Haydn Online Music International Competition (HOMIC) invites classical musicians of all ages and…Closing date: 10 Mar 2026 -
Ponce Puerto Rico, Puerto RicoPosted: 11 Feb 2026
Ponce International Composition Competition11 Feb - 01 Jul, 2026Composers are invited to submit new choral works for consideration in this prestigious composition competition. Adjudicated by an…Closing date: 01 Jul 2026 -
London / Online, United KingdomPosted: 08 Feb 2026
International Music Leadership Award 202608 Feb - 19 Mar, 2026International Music Leadership Award 2026 — Where Global Talents Rise! Step into the spotlight and let your artistry be heard…Closing date: n/a -
London / Online, United KingdomPosted: 08 Feb 2026
Clementi International Music Competition 202608 Feb - 15 Mar, 2026Clementi International Music Competition is an online competition welcoming various categories including instruments, vocals…Closing date: n/a -
London / Online, United KingdomPosted: 08 Feb 2026
World Artistry Music Award08 Feb - 20 Mar, 2026World Artistry Music Award opens online to all Instruments, Voices, Conducting, Composition and Chamber Music. The application…Closing date: n/a -
Krakow, PolandPosted: 05 Feb 2026
International Music Competition OPUS 202605 Feb - 14 May, 2026This is the 8th edition of the International Music Competition OPUS. We are very happy that our competition has become a…Closing date: 14 Apr 2026 -
Prilly, SwitzerlandPosted: 02 Feb 2026
Classeek Ambassador Programme 2026-2027 - Open Application01 Sep 2026 - 30 Jun 2027Classeek Ambassador Programme 2026-27 - Applications Now Open Classeek is committed to identifying, nurturing, and supporting…Closing date: 18 Mar 2026 -
London, United KingdomPosted: 01 Feb 2026
The Brusa Foundation Award01 Feb - 30 May, 2026The Brusa Foundation Award - 2026 3rd Edition for beautiful and original music with a tonal basis NO ENTRY FEE An Award of £5000…Closing date: 30 May 2026 -
San Francisco, United StatesPosted: 31 Jan 2026
Earplay Donald Aird Composers Competition31 Jan - 30 Apr, 2026Earplay sponsors the annual Earplay Donald Aird Composers Competition, open to composers of any nationality and any age. Earplay…Closing date: 30 Apr 2026 -
London / Online, United KingdomPosted: 27 Jan 2026
Vivaldi International Music Competition27 Jan - 19 Mar, 2026Vivaldi International Music Competition is now open for applications (16th Edition). Categories are available for all…Closing date: n/a -
London / Online, United KingdomPosted: 23 Jan 2026
Saint-Saëns International Music Competition23 Jan - 12 Mar, 2026Saint-Saëns International Music Competition is an online international music competition that aims to fully challenge the…Closing date: n/a -
Online / London, United KingdomPosted: 21 Jan 2026
10th Francesca Lebrun International Music Competition21 Jan - 10 Mar, 2026Francesca Lebrun International Music Competition opens online to all Instruments, Voices, Conducting, Composition and Chamber…Closing date: n/a -
Online, United KingdomPosted: 20 Jan 2026
2026 Berlioz International Music Competition20 Jan - 10 Mar, 2026Berlioz International Music Competition is an online international music competition that aims to fully challenge the virtuosity…Closing date: n/a -
Palmanova, ItalyPosted: 18 Jan 2026
14° Concorso Musicale Internazionale Città di Palmanova03 - 10 May, 2026International Music Competition CITTÀ DI PALMANOVA 14th edition from May 3rd to May 10th, 2026 The 14th edition of International…Closing date: 31 Mar 2026 -
New York, United StatesPosted: 15 Jan 2026
NMGCS V International Composition Competition15 Jan - 01 Jul, 2026The National Music & Global Culture Society (New York) announces the NMGCS V International Composition Competition to recognize…Closing date: 01 Jul 2026 -
Rome, ItalyPosted: 14 Jan 2026
MusEcology14 Jan - 22 Apr, 2026MusEcology is the international Call for Scores promoted by Musica del Vivo, dedicated to works for solo instrument and piano…Closing date: 22 Apr 2026 -
Sacile, ItalyPosted: 10 Jan 2026
11th International Composition Prize SEM 202610 Jan - 30 Apr, 2026The competition is open to musicians of all nationalities and without age limits. Compositions must be for symphony orchestra…Closing date: 30 Apr 2026 -
Cincinnati, OH, United StatesPosted: 05 Jan 2026
Third Annual Kreitler Commission Competition05 Jan - 30 Mar, 2026Summermusik with resident ensemble Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra in partnership with Chamber Orchestra of Pittsburgh, Chamber…Closing date: 06 Apr 2026 -
New York, United StatesPosted: 28 Dec 2025
Musical Life Competition07 - 08 Mar, 2026Musical Life Competition is a prestigious international classical music competition, open to dedicated young musicians ages 18…Closing date: n/a -
Jackson, MS, United StatesPosted: 22 Dec 2025
POI International Composition Competition 202622 Dec 2025 - 15 Mar 2026The POI International Composition Competition will be held June 7th - 14th 2026. Its objective is to open more opportunities for…Closing date: 15 Mar 2026 -
Bucharest, RomaniaPosted: 12 Dec 2025
George Enescu International Competition23 Aug - 19 Sep, 2026The 20th edition of the George Enescu International Competition takes place from 23 August to 19 September 2026 in Bucharest…Closing date: 10 May 2026 -
Bruxelles, BelgiumPosted: 10 Dec 2025
VI Fanny Mendelssohn International Online Competition 202628 Feb - 30 Mar, 2026VI Fanny Mendelssohn International Online Competition 2026 20 March 2026 The only online competition that offers real concert…Closing date: 20 Mar 2026 -
Pordenone, ItalyPosted: 09 Dec 2025
2nd International Composition Competition for Clarinet Choirs01 Apr - 06 Jun, 2026SiNota Cultura e Musica - Associazione Scuola di Musica Città di Pordenone APS - promotes and organizes the 2nd Composition…Closing date: n/a -
Tokyo, JapanPosted: 26 Nov 2025
Japan International Choral Composition Competition 202626 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026The International Choral Organization of Tokyo announces Japn International Choral CompositionCompetition 2026, the aim of which…Closing date: 31 Mar 2026 -
Vienna, AustriaPosted: 02 Nov 2025
Classic Pure Vienna 2026 Composition Competition02 Nov 2025 - 15 Apr 2026The competition is open to composers of all nationalities and ages. The composition must be written for solo or duo The piece may…Closing date: n/a -
Paris, FrancePosted: 29 Oct 2025
Call for scores 2026 - Duo Regards / violin and cello29 Oct 2025 - 01 May 2026In order to promote contemporary musical creation and its diffusion, the Duo REGARDS, composed of Pauline Klaus, violin and Marie…Closing date: 01 May 2026 -
Tokyo, JapanPosted: 13 Oct 2025
6th Ise-Shima International Composition Competition13 Oct 2025 - 01 Aug 2026Please read the attached PDF file for details. ELIGIBILITY • Our competition is open to all nationalities. • No age limit…Closing date: n/a -
Yerevan, ArmeniaPosted: 13 Oct 2025
Fourth Mansurian International Competition13 Oct 2025 - 01 Apr 2026The Fourth Mansurian International Competition: 2025-2026 Composition launched on the 1st of October. It is open to academic…Closing date: 01 Apr 2026 -
Tokyo, JapanPosted: 12 Oct 2025
6th ISAC International Popular Music Composition Competition12 Oct 2025 - 01 Jul 2026Please read the attached PDF file for details. Aim Our mission is to promote composers’ activities and to give a chance for…Closing date: 01 Jul 2026 -
LVIV, UkrainePosted: 08 Oct 2025
Musica per Archi Competition Composers 202619 - 22 Apr, 2026The Competition is realized by the collaboration between KLKnewmusic and the KLK String Orchestra. The project is open to all…Closing date: 09 Mar 2026 -
Sobrio - Il Villaggio della Musica, SwitzerlandPosted: 28 Aug 2025
Sobrio Festival International Competition for young Composers31 Aug 2025 - 25 Apr 2026The competition was created in collaboration with Vincent Vogel, timpanist with the Berliner Philharmoniker, and the Sobrio…Closing date: 25 Apr 2026 -
Lymington, United KingdomPosted: 20 Aug 2025
The 2026 Lawson-May Award for Composition20 Aug 2025 - 31 May 2026This prestigious award of £3500, generously sponsored by Neil Lawson-May is now in its 6th year and has already attracted over a…Closing date: 01 Apr 2026 -
Gloucester, United KingdomPosted: 28 Jun 2025
The John Sanders Memorial Competition for Young Composers 202628 Jun 2025 - 27 Mar 2026The John Sanders Memorial Competition for Young Composers 2026 28 June 2025 - 27 Mar 2026 A prestigious international competition…Closing date: 27 Mar 2026
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