Violin
Competitions
(United States)

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Naumburg International Violin Competition FIRST PRIZE: Cash Award of $25,000Two fully subsidized New York RecitalsA Commissioned Work SECOND PRIZE: Cash Award of $15,000 THIRD PRIZE: Cash Award of $10,000 APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS
From 27 Oct 2026 to 01 Nov 2026

FIRST PRIZE: Cash Award of $25,000
Two fully subsidized New York Recitals
A Commissioned Work

SECOND PRIZE: Cash Award of $15,000

THIRD PRIZE: Cash ...
New York (NY), United States | Violin
Naumburg International Violin Competition
From 27 Oct 2026 to 01 Nov 2026
FIRST PRIZE: Cash Award of $25,000 Two fully subsidized New York Recitals A Commissioned Work SECOND PRIZE: Cash Award of ...
New York / New York, United States | Violin
Chamber Orchestra of the Springs Emerging Soloist Competition
From 21 Apr 2026 to 20 Sep 2026
Perform with a professional orchestra and a world-class conductor, receive an HD video and audio recording for your resume, and ...
Colorado Springs, United States | Violin
New York Classical Music Competition 5th Edition
From 24 Jun 2026 to 30 Aug 2026
New York Classical Music Competition 5th Edition Free entry - we discover your talent! International competition with renowned jury members ...
New York, United States | Violin
Golden Classical Music Awards: Carnegie Hall, New York Debut GOLDEN CLASSICAL MUSIC AWARDS INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONWinners' Concert at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York- Online Competition (Video Selection)- Open to all…
From 28 Jul 2026 to 22 Dec 2026

GOLDEN CLASSICAL MUSIC AWARDS INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
Winners' Concert at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York
- Online Competition (Video ...
New York, United States | Violin
The KF Wieniawski Violin Competition Aspiring violinists of all nationalities, ages 16–30, who are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or legally residing in the United States are invited to apply for the 2026 Wieniawski Violin…
From 07 Nov 2026 to 08 Nov 2026

Aspiring violinists of all nationalities, ages 16–30, who are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or legally residing in the United States ...
New York (New York), United States | Violin
NYC Wieniawski Violin Competition @ Kosciuszko Foundation
From 07 Nov 2026 to 08 Nov 2026
On behalf of the Kosciuszko Foundation in New York City, we are delighted to introduce the 2026 Edition of the ...
New York City, United States | Violin
Elizabeth Loker International Concerto Competition The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce the sixth annual Elizabeth Loker International Concerto Competition, open to musicians ages 12–25 from around the world. Three…
From 07 Aug 2026 to 14 Mar 2027

The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce the sixth annual Elizabeth Loker International Concerto Competition, open to musicians ages ...
Wye Mills (Maryland), United States | Violin
KF Wieniawski Violin Competition
From 07 Nov 2026 to 08 Nov 2026
The 2026 Kosciuszko Foundation Wieniawski Violin Competition is open for applications! The Competition will take place on November 7-8, ...
New York, United States | Violin
(Carnegie Hall) The 3rd Concert Star International Classical Music Founded to support the long-term artistic and professional development of young musicians, the Concert Star International Classical Music Competition has become an international platform c
From 01 Aug 2026 to 25 Jan 2027

Founded to support the long-term artistic and professional development of young musicians, the Concert Star International Classical Music Competition has ...
New York City, United States | Violin
NYC Wieniawski Violin Competition @ Kosciuszko Foundation On behalf of the Kosciuszko Foundation in New York City, we are delighted to introduce the 2026 Edition of the NYC Wieniawski Competition (https://www.KFWieniawski.org). This year’s event stands ou
From 07 Nov 2026 to 08 Nov 2026

On behalf of the Kosciuszko Foundation in New York City, we are delighted to introduce the 2026 Edition of the ...
New York City, United States | Violin
Chicago International Violin Competition Chicago International Violin Competition (Nov 22, 2026) is an international violin competition held via video submission! CVC provides promising young talent an outlet to exhibit their art on the…
From 22 Nov 2026 to 01 Jan 1970

Chicago International Violin Competition (Nov 22, 2026) is an international violin competition held via video submission! CVC provides promising young ...
online, United States | Violin
Golden Classical Music Awards: Carnegie Hall, New York Debut
From 28 Jul 2026 to 22 Dec 2026
GOLDEN CLASSICAL MUSIC AWARDS INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION Winners' Concert at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York - Online ...
New York, United States | Violin

Violin competitions are among the most prestigious in the classical music world. Key events include the International Tchaikovsky Competition, the Queen Elisabeth Competition, and the Paganini International Violin Competition. These competitions are supported by organizations like the World Federation of International Music Competitions (WFIMC) and the European String Teachers Association (ESTA), which also provide masterclasses, workshops, and career development opportunities for violinists.

Violin Competitions (United States)

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