8th Finlandia International Piano Competition 2026, Finland

Online

Deadline: May 31st, 2026

Results: June 30th, 2026

The Finlandia International Piano Competition (FIPC) is an annual online piano competition based on video selection (previously known as WPTA Finland IPC).

Open to pianists of all nationalities aged 35 years.

Categories:

Solo Performance
Concerto Performance
Duet (4-hands)

Duo Performance
Application Fees:

Solo Performance:
Cat. A – C: €80

Cat. D – F: €100

Cat. G – H: €130

Concerto Performance:
Cat. A – H: €140

Duet (4-hands), Duo Performance:
Cat. A – H: €160

Prizes:

The top prize winners will be invited to perform at the prestigious Gala Concert and Award Ceremony in Helsinki, Finland in August 2026.

• • Absolute Prize – Platinum award
  • 1st Prize – Gold Award
  • 2nd Prize – Silver Award
  • 3rd Prize – Bronze Award

• • Merit Awards
  • Certificate of Participation

• • Best Sibelius Piano Work Award
  • Excellence Teaching Award (for teachers of prize winners)