Knoxville International Piano Festival and Competition (KIPFC), US
Knoxville (Tennessee), US
Deadline: January 31st, 2026
Each spring, the University of Tennessee’s Natalie L. Haslam College of Music hosts the Knoxville International Piano Festival and Competition (KIPFC) at the Natalie L. Haslam Music Center.
2026 edition, Piano Fiesta: Latin American piano music
Open to pianists from around the world, ages 6–30.
Showcase concerts, lectures, competitions, and masterclasses
Schedule:
February 27th/ Opening Concert and Welcome Gala
February 28th/ Competition and Masterclasses
March 1st/ Competition and Masterclasses; Closing Concert and Awards Ceremony
Sections:
Solo Piano Competitions
Piano Ensemble Competition
Age Categories:
Young Musician (ages 6 to 10)/ 1Round
Junior Star (ages 11–14)/ 1Round
Senior Virtuoso (ages 15–18)/ 1Round
Artist (ages 18–30)/ 2Rounds
Music Categories:
Baroque Category, Classical Category, Chopin Category, Romantic/Contemporary Category, Latin American Composers Category
Registration Fees:
Young Musician (ages 6–10) — $40 for the first category, $20 for each additional category
Junior Star (ages 11–14) — $50 for the first category, $20 for each additional category
Senior Virtuoso (ages 15–18) — $60 for the first category, $20 for each additional category4
Artist (ages 18–30) — $110
Piano Ensemble —$80
Prizes:
Young Musician
1st Prize – $60 Cash Prize and Certificate
2nd and 3rd Prizes – Certificates
Honorable Mentions – Certificate
Junior Star – Prizes awarded for each competition category
1st Prize – $80 Cash Prize and Certificate
2nd and 3rd Prizes – Certificate
Honorable Mentions – Certificate
Senior Virtuoso – Prizes awarded for each competition category
1st Prize – $100 Cash Prize and Certificate
2nd and 3rd Prizes – Certificate
Honorable Mentions – Certificate
Scholarships valued at $10,000 to attend the University of Tennessee Knoxville School of Music in Piano Performance
Artist (ages 18-30)
1st Prize – $1,500 Cash Prize and Certificate
2nd Prize – $750 Cash Prize and Certificate
3rd Prize – $400 Cash Prize and Certificate
Honorable Mentions – Certificate
Special Prize – $250 awarded to the best performance of a work by a Latin American Composer
Special Prize – $250 awarded to the best performance of a work by Chopin
Scholarships valued at $10,000 to attend the University of Tennessee Knoxville School of Music in Piano Performance
Piano Ensemble:
1st Prize – $150 Cash Prize and Certificate
2nd and 3rd Prizes – Certificate
Honorable Mentions – Certificate
