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Hong Kong International Music Competition 2026

EXCITING MUSICAL SHOWCASE AHEAD

Join us at the Hong Kong International Music Competition, where talents from around the globe will unite to showcase their musical prowess, celebrate artistry, and embrace cultural exchange.

Hong Kong International Music Competition Poster

DISCOVER OUR VISION

Violin player

The Hong Kong International Music Competition aims to nurture the next generation of musicians by providing a prestigious platform for youth talent. Organized by the Hong Kong Philharmonic Association, it cultivates creativity and passion for music.

Competition Schedule

Enrolment Opens Now - 28 June 2026

Phase I - Online Preliminary 2026

Now-28 Jun

Enrol into our competition.

Submit your video link:

 - together with the enrolment form, or

 - later via our online form.

28 Jun

Deadline of submission of video at 23:59 Hong Kong time.

4 Jul

Preliminary round result and list of Finalists releases.

Finalists will be invited to the Final Round Concert on 18 Jul (See details below).

The rest of participants will receive their

 - comments and marks by email, and

 - trophies and certificate if any by mail.
 

Phase II - Live Final Round Concert

18 Jul

Finalist competes in the Final Round.

Prizes presented during Prize Presentation Ceremony at the evening.

Hong Kong International Music Competition - Final Round:

Date: 18 Jul 2026 (Saturday)

Time: 1) AM session 9:30-12:30am

          2) PM session 2:30-5:30pm

          3) EV session 6:30-9:30pm [Final Round Concert & Prize Presentation Ceremony]

Venue: Auditorium, Yuen Long Theatre, Hong Kong

Tickets available from June 18.

Awards

Phase I - Online Preliminary

85 marks
or above

Gold Award & Finalist. Contestants with the highest marks may advance to the Final.

Prize presented at the live Final Round Concert & Prize Presentation Ceremony on 18 Jul 2026.

 

Winners not attending the final will receive comments and Gold Award certificate.

80 marks
or above

Silver Award. Contestants with the highest marks may advance to the Final.

Prize presented at the live Final Round Concert & Prize Presentation Ceremony on 18 Jul 2026.

 

Winners not attending the final will receive comments and Silver Award certificate.

70-79 marks

Bronze Award

Comments and Bronze Award certificate

60-69 marks

Merit Award

 

Comments and Merit Award certificate

60 marks
or below

Performance Certificate

 

Comments and Performance certificate

Phase II - Live Final Round Concert

1st Prize
2nd Prize 
3rd Prize

Awarded by category

Trophy & certificate

80 marks
or above

Gold Finalist Award

Medal & certificate

79 marks
or below

Silver Finalist Award

 

Medal & certificate

Teachers & Presenting Organization

1st Prize
2nd Prize 
3rd Prize

Best Music Educator Grand Award

Certificate

Finalists

Outstanding Music Educator Award

Certificate

Most finalists presented

Honorary Music Educator of the Year Award

Trophy & certificate

5 or more finalists presented

Best Music Educator Award

 

Trophy & certificate

GET IN TOUCH

For inquiries about registration or competition details, please reach out to us. We are here to assist you on your musical journey.

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