2026 GUIDE TO TOP COMPETITIONS
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ARD International Music Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
One of the most renowned and large-scale competitions of its kind takes place every year in four varying categories. The invitation to participate in this competition is extended to young musicians, who are ready to launch an international career.
MAIN OFFICE
Internationaler Musikwettbewerb der ARD
c/o Bayerischer Rundfunk Rundfunkplatz 1 80335 Munich GERMANY
+49 89 5900 42471
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ELIGIBILITY
Musicians of all nations born between 1997 and 2009
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano • Strings • Voice • Bassoon • Organ • Percussion • String Quartet
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DETAILS |
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First prize | $10,000 to $50,000 |
| Smallest prize | $5,000 to $10,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | Not provided |
| Additional jurors | See here for more information |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 |
| Application deadline | March 27, 2026 |
| Application notes | Online application available starting mid-February 2026 |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
2026, Munich, Germany: September 4-5, organ; September 8, bassoon; September 10, string quartet and percussion |
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FINALS (live rounds)
Herkulessaal der Residenz, Munich, Germany: September 9, organ; September 11, bassoon; September 13, percussion Prinzregententheater, Munich, Germany: September 12, string quartet |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| ✔ | Semifinals | ✔ | Semifinals streamed |
| ✔ | Finals | ✔ | Finals streamed |
PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2019 Kai Strobl, percussion
2012 Armida Quartett
2008 Marc Trénel, basson
1971 Edgar Krapp, organ
2012 Armida Quartett
2008 Marc Trénel, basson
1971 Edgar Krapp, organ
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