MALTA INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COMPETITION 2026
From 6th to 12th April (Live & Online)
Application deadline 6th March
Venue: St. Philip's Church, Senglea
Performing date: 8th April
Winners concert: 12th April @6pm
Categories & Programmes:
- Chamber Music -
Except Piano Four Hands
I Category 13 - 16 year - old candidates
Minimum of 2 pieces of different character up to 15 minutes
II Category 17 - 20 year - old candidates
Minimum of 2 different epochs up to 25 minutes
III Category 21 - 24year - old candidates
Minimum of 3 different epochs up to 35 minutes
Click here to download Application form for Chamber Music
Documents required with this application:
Proof of age: Birth certificate, Passport or ID card
High resolution portrait photo and proof of payment.
For applicants under the age of 18 the signature of a parent/guardian is required.
Please submit your application with documents required to:
For Online Competition:
Please make sure that you send your performance as one YouTube link only
The video can not be older than 6 months.
Please note that the video can not be edited in any way
Please read our terms & conditions
Fees:
I Category - 80 euros
II Category - 100 euros
III Category - 120 euros
To pay for your Category click here >
AWARDS
Laureate* Prize - I Category -
- free participation at
Malta International Music Competition 2027
Laureate Prize - II Category -
- free participation at Masterclass 2027 (Organised by MPA)
Laureate Prize - III Category -
- Recital at Malta Piano Academy Concert Season 2027
First Prize - from 95 to 99,99 points
Second Prize - from 90 to 94,99 points
Third Prize - from 85 to 89,99 points
Certificate of participation - less than 85 points
Award for the most successful professor
Award for the youngest participant
Award for the best performance of contemporary piece
I Category:
The number of prizes is unlimited.
II Category:
- 3 First Prizes
- 4 Second Prizes
- 5 Third Prizes
III Category:
- 1 First Prize
- 2 Second Prizes
- 3 Third Prizes
Laureate* Prize - Participant with 100 Points