5th Ariano International Piano Competition

Ariano International Piano Competition – 5th Edition (2026) 1–6 December 2026 | Ariano Irpino, Italy An international piano competition open to pianists from all over the world, featuring an international jury, a total prize fund of €8,000, concerts, masterclasses and artistic awards. Categories: Piano Performance Category Video Pre-selection + 2 Live Rounds Deadline: September 30th, 2026 Prize Fund: €3,500 + concerts Young Talents Category (5 age groups) Free choice of repertoire Deadline: November 8th, 2026 Prize Fund: €2,000 + concerts Piano Duo Category (Two Pianos / Four Hands) Free choice of repertoire Deadline: November 8th, 2026 Prize Fund: €1,500 + masterclasses Online Competition Category Free choice of repertoire Deadline: November 1st, 2026 Prize Fund: €1,400 + artistic awards Nearest airports: Naples International Airport (NAP) and Bari Airport (BRI). Artistic Director: Remo Raimondo Mazzeo