The Karol Lipiński Academy of Music in Wrocław with The Chair of String Instruments invite violinists to participate in The 2nd Karol Lipiński International Violin Competition which takes place from 22 to 28 November, 2026 in Wrocław, Poland.

The Competition is open to violinists of all nationalities, born between 1991 and 2010, and the jury will consist of distinguished international artists.

The Competition includes qualifying rounds and auditions, which consist of three stages. The culmination will be the Laureates' Concert with the AMKL Academic Chamber Orchestra. The statutory prize pool is 77,000 PLN (1st prize – €8,000, 2nd prize – €6000, 3rd prize – €4000).

Submission of applications with all the documents listed in the Competition Regulations shall be made electronically through the form available at: https://forms.gle/cAyrfk6NFuXPLqPr6

The deadline for submitting applications is September 20, 2026. The announcement of the list of participants is September 30, 202