11th International Piano Competition “Franz Liszt”, Italy

Grottammare, Italy

Deadline: October 1st, 2026

The Academy Liszt Music Art (ALMA) in Grottammare – Italy organizes the 11° Edition of the “Franz Liszt” International Piano Competition, with the aim of identifying and enhancing young musical talents with particular aptitudes and sensitivity towards the Lisztian musical repertoire.

Age Categories:

Kinder Liszt Category:

A: up to 9 years
B: from 10 to 12 years up
C: from 13 to 15 years up

Young Category: 18 to 25 years

Professional category in person: 18 to 39 years old

Schedule:

Kinder Liszt Category: 1 Round / online

Young Category: 2 Rounds/ in person

Professional category: 3 Rounds/ in person

Application Fees:

Kinder Liszt Category: €50

Young Category: €100

Professional category: €100

Prizes:

1st Prize: indivisible, will be awarded to only one competitor

Finalists and Winners will have to perform for free in the Gala concerts.