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An international online music competition open to all instruments, musical styles, voices, composition, conducting, ensembles, choirs, and orchestras. Participants are evaluated based on musical style and age group across categories including Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary. Judged by an international panel of professionals with awards including Master Prize, Absolute First Prize, First Prize, and Second Prize.

An international online music competition for musicians under the age of 28 from all countries. The competition looks for talented musicians with excellent musical skills, strong personality and fantastic creativity in their video performance. Open to all instruments, voices, compositions and ensembles. Features a unique competition system designed by world-class education specialists, providing professional pathways and resources for musicians to build higher musical skills.

The Saint-Saëns International Music Competition is an online music competition open to all instruments, voices, conducting, composition, chamber music, ensemble, choir, orchestra, and creators. The competition operates on a seasonal basis, with multiple competition seasons per year. The 2026 Season 3 applications are currently open, with an application deadline of 12th September 2026 and results to be announced on 2nd October 2026. The competition accepts entries across a broad range of musical categories and disciplines. Participants can subscribe to the competition's mailing list to receive news and reminders about upcoming application deadlines and results. The competition is administered by Saint-Saëns Music Competition and can be contacted at saintsaensmusiccompetition@gmail.com.

The Jean-Philippe Rameau International Music Competition (Concours International de Musique Jean-Philippe Rameau) is an online competition open to musicians of all instruments, voices, composition, conducting, ensembles, choirs, orchestras, and creators of all ages. The competition operates on a seasonal basis, with multiple competition rounds throughout the year. For the 2026 Season 4, applications are currently open with a deadline of 26th September, 2026, and results scheduled for announcement on 17th October, 2026. The competition welcomes participants across a broad range of musical categories and disciplines, making it an inclusive platform for diverse musical professionals and artists. The organization maintains records of previous winners and results from prior competition seasons, which are available to prospective applicants.

The Clementi International Music Competition is an open online music competition welcoming participants across all instruments, conducting, composition, voice, ensembles, and creators. The competition operates on a seasonal format with multiple submission rounds throughout the year. The 2026 season has an application deadline of 15th September 2026, with results announced on 6th October 2026. Previous seasons in 2025 and 2024 have been completed with results available. Participants can apply through the competition website and browse available categories before submission. The organizers maintain contact through Clementicompetition@gmail.com and provide information on how to apply, competition categories, awards, and past winners through their website.

A global online music competition designed to challenge the virtuosity, musical interpretation, and artistic excellence of performers worldwide. Open to all instruments, voice, conducting, composition, and chamber music, with no age limitation and welcoming participants from all countries.

BACH International Music Competition is one of the largest international online music competitions, open to all ages, from solo instrumentalists and vocalists to conductors, chamber ensembles, traditional music performers, composers and creative video makers. The competition is divided into two stages: a free preliminary round and a final round. Finalists receive a diploma and may be rewarded with prizes.

An international online music competition combining the tradition of performance excellence and personal creativity. Open to classical musicians of all ages and all instruments - solo, ensemble and choir. Musicians of all genres and backgrounds including pianists, violinists, singers, conductors, composers, ensembles, and orchestras.

An international composition competition open to composers of all ages and nationalities. Competitors submit original compositions in two sections: Section A (piano solo, piano duo, or piano trio as soundtrack for a video), or Section B (piano with string orchestra). Winning compositions will be performed at a public concert in Falcade (Belluno), Italy on December 29, 2026. The competition celebrates the tenth anniversary and honors sculptor, painter and engraver Dante Moro (1933-2009).

International classical music competition held at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall on January 25, 2027. Open to all instruments and music forms including solo, chamber music, ensemble, vocal, choral, classical, crossover, and more. Four age divisions: 6-11, 12-18, 19-26, and 27+. Finalists perform at Carnegie Hall with awards including cash prizes, recommendation letters, professional photos/video, media exposure, and a Grand Prize for album distribution support across major global platforms.

The 11th WWWSTAR AWARDS International Music Competition welcomes talented performers in the categories of Voice, Piano, Winds, Strings, and Guitar. Participants receive professional written evaluations, and 1st–3rd Prize winners are awarded certificates and exclusive medals. Outstanding performers may be invited to perform at the WWWSTAR AWARDS Gala Concert in Budapest. Open to young talents beginning their artistic journey as well as established performers, both solo and ensemble.

DV YOUNG SOUNDS is an international recording competition dedicated to young performers and chamber ensembles, promoted by Da Vinci Publishing® in collaboration with EGEA Music. The 2026 edition (6th edition) offers professional recording, publication, promotion, distribution, and financial support. First Prize worth €10,000 (including €4,000 monetary award), Second Prize worth €5,000 (including €1,000 monetary award). Open to musicians aged 18 to 33 performing solo to ensembles (duo to sextet, with or without piano), all instruments and voices, with repertoire of composers deceased by 1952.

An internationally renowned jury will select 10 finalists based on submitted performance videos and artistic proposals. Finalists compete in their respective categories at Circolo Unione in Lucera, Italy. First Prize: €3,000 recording contract with professional recording, publication, worldwide distribution, and management of debut album (total value €15,000). Competition includes four sections: Solo Instrumentalists/Singers, Chamber Ensembles (max 12 performers), Choir, and Orchestra, with age-based categories.

International competition for violin, viola, and string quartet, dedicated to the legacy of Ignaz Anton Schuppanzigh, an influential violinist and chamber musician of the early 19th century. The competition aims to provide young musicians and emerging artists with an international platform to evaluate their skills, gain valuable performance experience, and present their musical talents. Final round is live in Vienna on 26 September 2026, with winners performing at Mozarthaus Vienna on 27 September 2026.

International competition under 36 for soloists and chamber groups up to sextet. 6th edition. Two-phase competition: preliminary video submission (minimum 12 minutes, maximum 20 minutes) followed by final concert performances (maximum 55 minutes) at Società Letteraria in Verona. Open to musicians of all nationalities. Soloists must not exceed 36 years old at registration; for ensembles, the average age of members must not exceed 36 years.