Leeds International Piano Competition 2027: pianists' applications until October 31, 2026

Pianists of any nationality born from September 19, 1991 to March 30, 2007 inclusive can take part. Applications with an audio recording and a repertoire list are accepted until 23:59 GMT on October 31, 2026 (late applications until November 7, 2026 with a higher fee), and a non-refundable fee is charged for each application. Sixty pianists will play in the International First Round on March 30 - April 6, 2027 in Beijing, Berlin, London, New York, Paris, Seoul and Vienna, after which the competition continues in Leeds (UK) in September 2027; first prize is £50,000, second £20,000, third £15,000.