2026 Chopin & Beyond Festival, US

Online

Deadline: March 1st, 2026

Results: March 16th, 2026

The Seattle International Piano Festival (SIPF) proudly introduces the inaugural Chopin and Beyond: International Competition of Polish Music (online edition).

Open to pianists, violinists, and other instrumentalists of any nationality

Works of Frédéric Chopin, Henryk Wieniawski.

Age Divisions:
• Division I: Ages 9 and under
• Division II: Ages 10–13
• Division III: Ages 14–18
• Division IV: Collegiate/Professional (currently pursuing or holding a degree in music)
• Division V: Adult Amateurs, ages 19 and older (not holding a degree in music and not
working professionally as a musician)

Grand Prix: In addition, the Chopin and Beyond Festival offers a Grand Prix division for competitive pianists

Prizes:
• Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals
• Certificates of Distinction
• Honorable Mentions
Grand Prix Awards
Four (4) Outstanding Promising Talent Prizes will be awarded in the Grand Prix division:
• Two (2) prizewinners ages 12–14
• Two (2) prizewinners ages 15–18
Each prize includes:
• A $200 electronic gift card
• A diploma of recognition
• The opportunity to participate in a masterclass with a Polish guest artist on April 25 or April 26
ages 12 to 18