London International Chopin Competition for Young Pianists, UK
London, UK
Deadline: December 21st, 2025
London International Chopin Competition was established in 2022 with the cooperation of Piotr Michalik, Director and Executive Committee Member of Ognisko Polskie, Artur Haftman, internationally acclaimed concert pianist and winner of numerous Chopin competitions, and Jenny Lee, Co – Founder and Director of SIMA Classics Masterclass and Education.
Age Categories:
Category A: Up to Age 11
Category B: Up to Age 14
Category C: Up to Age 16
Category D: Up to Age 19
Schedule: 3Rounds
Preliminary Result (for main categories): January 11th, 2026
Semifinal Round for All Categories (in person): March 2nd, 2026
Final Round and Concert for All Main Age Categories (in person): March 3rd, 2026/ Ognisko Polskie – the Polish Hearth Club, London
Registration Fee:
Category A: Up to Age 11/ £60
Category B: Up to Age 14/ £70
Category C: Up to Age 16/ £80
Category D: Up to Age 19/ £90
Festival Categories: Each category will be £40
Prizes:
Main Age Categories
Category A: 1st place will receive £200, 2nd place £150 and 3rd place will receive £100
Category B: 1st place will receive £300, 2nd place £175 and 3rd place will receive £125
Category C: 1st place will receive £500, 2nd place £250 and 3rd place will receive £150
Category D: 1st place will receive £1000, 2nd place £500 and 3rd place will receive £250
Ognisko Audience Prize, Grand Prize
