19th Paços’ Premium International Music Competition, Portugal

Paços de Brandão, Portugal

Deadline: June 5th, 2026

This competition is held annually.

Categories: Trombone, Piano, Percussion and Cello

Registration fees:
Categories A and B – 70.00€
Categories C and D – 60.00€
Categories E, F and G – 50.00€

Schedule: 1 or 2Rounds

Trombone: June 26th, June 27th
Piano: June 28th, June 29th
Percussion: June 30th, July 1st
Cello: July 2nd,  July 3rd

The Laureates’ Concert: July 5th
Prizes:

Category A:

1st prize – 1000.00 + € 400.00€ for the performance of Recital in one of cultural spaces of the Municipality of Santa Maria da Feira +Trophy
2nd prize – 500.00€ +Trophy
3rd prize – 400.00€ + Trophy

Category B
1st prize – 550.00€ Participation in the Opening Concert of the Paços’ Premium 2027 + Trophy
2nd prize – 350.00€ + Trophy
3rd prize – 250.00€ +Trophy

Category C
1st prize – 300.00€ +Trophy
2nd prize – 200.00€ +Trophy
3rd prize – 150.00€ +Trophy
Category D
1st prize – 125.00€ +Trophy
2nd prize – 100.00€ +Trophy
3rd prize – 75.00€ +Trophy
Categories E, F and G
1st prize – Certificate +Trophy
2nd prize – Certificate +Trophy
3rd prize – Certificate +Trophy