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The 2026 Manhattan International Piano Competition welcomes pianists of all ages from around the world!

 

Location: Bruno Walter Auditorium at Lincoln Center

Winners Recital: Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall

 

The 2026 MIPC is thrilled to announce that we will have an In-Person + Live Online competition from April to August 2026. Winners will receive over $10,000 in cash prizes, 2026 Festival Scholarships, and recital opportunities in New York City.

 

The preliminary round will be conducted via video submission, evaluated by the international jury. Selected applicants will advance to live regional rounds worldwide. Applicants may choose the location most convenient for them.

 

Regional locations for 2026 include:

Tbilisi • Warsaw • Tokyo • Osaka • Chicago • Philadelphia • New York City • London • Brescia

 

Finalists will be invited to perform live before the judges in New York City during the 2026 Manhattan PianoFest, held October 1–4, 2026.

Detailed information regarding the 2026 Manhattan PianoFest will be posted by January 31, 2026.

 

Application Deadline: March 1, 2026

Early Application Deadline (reduced fee): February 1, 2026

 

The total prize for the 2026 competition will exceed $20,000 USD, including cash prizes, concert opportunities, and full scholarships to the 2026 Manhattan PianoFest.

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