33rd International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition for Children and Youth, Poland

Szafarnia, Poland

Deadline: March 6th, 2026

The International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition for Children and Young People in Szafarnia has seen many years of musical competition and over 1500 participants from fifty-two countries. 

Age categories: 3
 I group – for those born in 2016, 2017, 2018 or younger;

 II group – for those born in 2013, 2014, 2015;

III group – for those born in 2010, 2011, 2012

Schedule: 2Rounds

Pre-Selection: Online (video submited)

Auditions: Live 

Application Fees:

Recruitment fee: €10 ( PLN 50)

Entry fee (AFTER qualifying): €50 ( PLN 200)

Prizes:
Age Group I:
1st Prize 2000 €
2nd Prize 1500 €
3rd Prize 1200 €
4th Prize 900 €
5th Prize 800 €
6th Prize 700 €
Age Group II:
1st Prize 2500 €
2nd Prize 2000 €
3rd Prize 1500 €
Age Group III:
1st Prize 3000 €
2nd Prize 2500 €
3rd Prize 2000 €

Additional Prizes: Concerts and Recitals