A Celebrated Stage for Young Pianists & Piano Teachers in 2026
APPLICATION OPENS FROM 1 MAY 2026 to 30 OCTOBER 2026
ANNOUNCEMENT — NEW DATES & EXPANDED FESTIVAL FORMAT
We are delighted to announce that the 6th Joyeux Music International™ Piano Competition 2026 will be expanded this year into the:
6th Joyeux Music International™ Piano Competition & Pedagogy Festival 2026
📅 New Event Dates: 17–20 November 2026
📝 Extended Closing Date: 30 October 2026
Piano Competition for Young Pianists:
Open to pianists aged 4 to 35, this prestigious international competition continues to grow with an expanded range of categories that encourage both excellence and wider participation. Both LIVE and Online Competition categories will remain open to participants.
With an exceptionally busy competition calendar this season, we have decided to move the event to November, giving participants additional time to prepare their repertoire and present their performances at their best. Date of the GALA WINNER'S CONCERT will be announced soon.
Open Categories: No Age Limit
Collaborative music making is an enriching experience for everyone where the piano goes beyond merely a solo instrument. It is a partner in vocal or ensemble works, uniting different instrumental sounds with its body of capabilities and colours. We encourage duo, chamber and ensemble collaboration to shine on stage. And not to forget the timbre of the Classical Piano Concerto arranged for 2 pianos which can be explored before being staged with a larger ensemble.
Recognition of Piano Teachers & the JMI Pedagogy Festival
At the heart of every young musician’s development is a teacher. The new Joyeux Music International™ Pedagogy Festival recognises the vital contribution of piano teachers while creating opportunities for continued professional and artistic growth. Through teacher workshops, guest speakers, masterclasses, pedagogical discussions and performance opportunities, the Festival will encourage educators to deepen their teaching practice, musicianship and professional development — celebrating the teacher as educator, mentor, musician and lifelong learner.
As part of this recognition, teachers of Gold Prize winners will receive a Certificate of Teaching Excellence.
Festival programme, masterclasses, pedagogy activities, jury and schedule will be announced progressively.
We look forward to welcoming pianists, teachers and music educators to Singapore this November for an exciting new chapter of the Joyeux Music International™ Competition.
For Young Pianists ages 4 to 35
Examination Categories allow students to bring their exam pieces beyond closed rooms and recorded submissions.
Free Programme Categories provide a higher level of challenge, inspiring participants within each age group to demonstrate creativity, technical mastery and individuality.
Open Categories (No Age Limit)
Piano Duo/Duet and Piano Chamber Categories highlight collaborative music-making, offering pianists and music teachers the chance to perform in ensemble settings.
New in 2026: Classical Piano Concerto – this exciting addition will give participants the opportunity to perform in one of the most celebrated genres of the piano repertoire.
We look forward to welcoming pianists, teachers and music educators to Singapore this November for an exciting new chapter of the Joyeux Music International™ Competition.
6th Joyeux Music International™ Piano Competition & Pedagogy Festival 2026
📅 New Event Dates: 17–20 November 2026
📝 Extended Closing Date: 30 October 2026
With an exceptionally busy competition calendar this season, we have decided to move the event to November, giving participants additional time to prepare their repertoire and present their performances at their best.
The 2026 edition of the Joyeux Music International Competition will be held from 17–20 November 2026. Open to pianists aged 4 to 35, this prestigious international competition continues to grow with an expanded range of categories that encourage both excellence and wider participation - for both ONLINE and LIVE formats. Date of the GALA WINNER'S CONCERT will be announced soon.
Examination Categories allow students to bring their exam pieces beyond closed rooms and recorded submissions.
Free Programme Categories provide a higher level of challenge, inspiring participants within each age group to demonstrate creativity, technical mastery and individuality.
Piano Duo/Duet and Piano Chamber Categories highlight collaborative music-making, offering pianists and music teachers the chance to perform together in ensemble settings.
New in 2026: Classical Piano Concerto – this exciting addition will give participants the opportunity to perform in one of the most celebrated genres of the piano repertoire. This category can be held on a double piano format.