"Piano Neuchâtel-Val de Travers" international competition

The Piano Neuchâtel International Competition will take place from 5–7 February 2027 in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. Application deadline: 10 December 2026. Open to talented pianists up to the age of 28, in two age groupes with online pre-selection. The competition offers young musicians the opportunity to perform before a distinguished international jury and gain valuable professional stage experience, money prizes and concert engagements. Each competitor will get participation certificat with jury comments. For selected 50 pianists free accommodation with local host family will be provoded by orginizers. Selected finalists will perform a piano concerto with orchestra in the Final Round on 7 February. Prizewinners will also be invited to perform at the Laureates’ Concert at the Temple du Bas, one of Neuchâtel’s emblematic concert venues.