The YSAŸE International Music Competition is dedicated to discovering and promoting exceptional young musical talent from around the world.

The Competition is open to violinists aged 33 or under, regardless of nationality.

Total prizes exceed €10,000, including a one-year loan of a violin from the prestigious Florian Leonhard Collection & Orchestral Concert Engagement.

Competition Schedule — 2027

PRE-SELECTION
January 4–8, 2027 — Verviers, Belgium

SEMIFINAL
May 3–5, 2027 — Visé, Belgium

FINAL
July 1–2, 2027 — Liège, Belgium
Royal Philharmonic Hall of Liège

We kindly invite all candidates to read carefully the Rules & Regulations and Programmes sections of our website before submitting their application.