The 8th Finlandia International Piano Competition 2026

Online Video Submission, Live Winners' Gala Concert

Deadline : 31 May 2026

Winners' Gala Concert & Award Ceremony 2025

FINLANDIA IPC

Finlandia International Piano Competition

About Us

The Finlandia International Piano Competition (previously known as WPTA Finland IPC) is well-recognized piano competition worldwide, organised by World Piano Teachers’ Association Finland & The International Performing Arts and Cultural Organisation.

At Finlandia IPC, we are dedicated to fostering excellence in piano pedagogy and performance. Our mission is to elevate pianists onto the global stage, providing them with opportunities to shine, compete and connect.

We offer an international platform where pianists can shine, compete, and connect. Beyond competitions, we ensure that our winners gain invaluable experiences, such as attending prestigious music festivals and participating in masterclasses worldwide. These opportunities allow them to hone their skills, expand their horizons, and build meaningful connections with fellow musicians and educators from around the globe.

Winners' Gala Concert & Award Ceremony

Welcome to the 8th Finlandia International Piano Competition 2026, an international platform to showcase your talent and perform at our Gala Concert & Award Ceremony event every August at the Uusi Paviljonki Concert Hall in Finland. Compete alongside exceptional pianists from around the world and let your passion for music shine!

Top winners will be featured in this special evening, delivering stunning performances that highlight their extraordinary skill and artistry. This is your moment to take the stage, share your musical voice, and be celebrated on an international platform.

📍 Location: Lauttasaari Musiikkiopisto &
📍 Steinway Gallery Helsinki
📅 Dates: August, 2026

Spots are limited— Contact us for more information about application and scholarships.

🎹 Watch the masterclass recital here!

Finlandia International Masterclasses & Concert 2026

Venue at Steinway Gallery Helsinki | August 2026

Join us for an extraordinary week of masterclasses, workshops, and concerts at the prestigious Steinway Gallery Helsinki! As part of the Finlandia International Piano Competition, we are thrilled to present a unique opportunity for pianists to learn, perform, and connect with world-class artists and educators.

Why Join?

🎵 Exclusive Masterclasses – Learn from renowned Finnish pianists and professors and gain knowledge about Finnish piano pedagogy

🎶 Workshops & Lectures – Gain insights into piano technique, interpretation, competition preparation, and career development.

🎹 Performance Opportunities – Play in concerts and showcase your artistic skills.

🌍 Networking & Inspiration – Connect with fellow musicians, teachers from all around the world.

Who Can Apply?

Open to all Finlandia IPC winners.

Prizes

🌟 Concert performance at the Winners Gala Concert & Award Ceremony for selected winners in Helsinki, Finland in August 2026

Scholarship Prizes
Scholarship awards with a total value of €10 000 will be distributed among prize winners to attend world-renowned international music festivals and masterclasses in 2026/2027:

Helsinki Intensive Piano Masterclass – Finland
OrkesterEfterskolens Chamber Music Festival – Denmark
Naples International Masterclass – Accademia Musicale Europea
Talents Summer Music Festival 2026 – Brescia, Italy
San Marino International Summer Music Courses & Festival – San Marino
International Masterclasses with Jury Members – Onsite & Online
Invitation to Singapore International Music Competition 2026 – SIMC Singapore

Special Prize –

Best Sibelius Piano Work Award

🏆 All top prize winners will be given an exclusive feature on the homepage of Finlandia International Piano Competition, Facebook & Instagram including top winners’ videos which will also be published on the competition YouTube channel.

Teacher Excellence Awards
(for teachers with top prize and/or multiple award winning students)

FINLANDIA IPC JURY PANEL

Honorary Jury Members

Testimonials

"The competition committee made sure that I got everything that comes with being a winner of the competition. I got multiple prizes, eg. full scholarship to European festival, and three masterclasses as part of that. I think a lot of people can really benefit from the experience."

Aaron Kurz 🇺🇸

" I got a tremendous boost and encouragement to continue my music studies by taking part in important international competitions, that is the reason why I decide to take part twice in the International Piano Competition!"

Alexandra Sadik-Ogli 🇫🇮

"As a musician, it is truly important to share our mind through the music and the stage! The Finlandia international Piano Competition provide us such great opportunity so I highly recommend you to participate in the upcoming edition and I believe it will be one of your best experience in your career!”

Xu Guo 🇨🇳

"The Jury members provided me with lots of helpful and encouraging feedback which helped me to improve. I encourage piano students from all around the world to participate in the upcoming Finlandia International Piano Competition."

Elfie Tong Woyun 🇸🇬

"We encourage you to take part in the competition because there are masterclasses, concerts, and many other opportunities in different categories of solo, duo and concerto in the WPTA Finland International Piano Competition.''

﹝Duo Boidi﹞Luciano & Daniele Boidi 🇮🇹

"As a musician, it is truly important to share our mind through the music and the stage! Finlandia international Piano competition provide us such great opportunity so I highly recommend you to participate in the upcoming edition and I believe it will be one of your best experience in your career!”