
GENERAL INFORMATION
7th Vienna International Music Competition
(PIANO - STRINGS - VOICE - WIND - CHAMBER MUSIC - COMPOSERS)
✔️ Online video selection — no travel required to apply
✔️ Perform at Musikverein (Vienna) • Winners’ Concert
✔️ Recording Projects & Special Awards (Albums & CD)
✔️ €50,000+ in prizes
✔️ All ages - All music disciplines
✔️ Open to instrumentalists, singers, chamber music & composition
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 22 JANUARY 2026
WINNERS' CONCERT: 3 APRIL 2026
ONE LINK IS ENOUGH TO APPLY:

PRIZES
Over 50.000 € in prizes
WHAT CAN YOU WIN?
Performances at Musikverein (Vienna)
– At least 10 musicians will be selected
– Winners’ concert at the historic Musikverein (Brahms Saal)
– Cash prizes + trophies + diplomas
– International promotion
Recording Projects & Special Awards
– 5 Special Award Prizes (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Modern, Contemporary)
– Albums released on major streaming platforms
– CD recording project fully covered
– Cash prizes + medals
*All participants receive a Diploma of Participation*

philosophy
The Vienna International Music Competition is designed to support musicians with strong artistic personalities and stage presence. As an online competition, it allows candidates from all over the world to apply easily through video recordings, without travelling.
Outstanding musicians will be awarded with performances at the legendary Musikverein in Vienna, 5 Music Albums, cash prizes, special awards and international visibility.
After six successful editions, the Vienna International Music Competition has supported talented musicians from across the globe. Many past winners are pursuing international careers.
Music students and music professionals of all nationalities, ages and musical disciplines (piano, strings, wind, voice, chamber music and composition) are invited to apply.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Thursday, 22 JANUARY 2026
WINNERS' CONCERT AT MUSIKVEREIN (VIENNA):
Friday, 3 APRIL 2026
Video application in minutes:



























