International Competition for Young Pianists “Merci, Maestro!” 2026, Belgium

Brussels, Belgium

Deadline: March 1st, 2026

Schedule:

March 6th to March 10th, 2026: Preselection based on video recordings

March 10th, 2026: Results of pre-selection

April 8th to April 11th, 2026: Competition 1 & 2nd round, Live performance in Brussels, Piano’s Maene

April 12th, 2026: Gala concert of the winners/ Hotel de ville Bruxelles (Brussels Town Hall), Grand place

Registration fee: €25

Participation fees:
Category A: €50

Category B: €70

Category C: €100

Category D: €120

Category E: €130

Category F: €150

Prizes:

Category A:

• First prize: diploma & special gifts
• Second prize: diploma & special gifts
• Third prize: diploma & special gifts

Category B:

• First prize:      €200
• Second prize:  €150
• Third prize:     €100

Category C:

• First prize:       €300
• Second prize:  €200
• Third prize:     €150

Category D:

• First prize:        €400
• Second prize:   €250
• Third prize:      €200

Category E:

• First prize:        €500
• Second prize:   €300
• Third prize:      €250

Category F:

• First prize:        €600
• Second prize:   €350
• Third prize:      €300

Special Prizes