X International Stasys Vainiūnas Competition for Pianists and Chamber Ensembles The International Stasys Vainiūnas Competition for Piano and Chamber Ensembles will take place from 20 to 28 March 2026 in Vilnius and Kaunas.

X International Stasys Vainiūnas Competition for Chamber Ensembles

International Competition for Chamber Ensembles will take place in Vilnius, March 20-28, 2026.

The competition is open to the following ensembles:
Duos: Violin and piano | Cello and piano;
Trios: Violin, cello, piano | Oboe, clarinet, piano | Flute, clarinet, piano;
Piano Quartets: Piano, violin, viola and cello;
Quintets: 2 violins, viola, cello, piano;

Age of participants: chamber ensembles whose age average of all members combined is less than 35 years.
A non-refundable application fee per chamber ensemble - 150 Eur.
Prize fund - 32 500 Eur.
The deadline for the registration is 1 February, 2026, 23:59 (UTC +2).

Detailed competition rules.

X International Stasys Vainiūnas Competition for Pianists

International Stasys Vainiūnas Competition for Pianists will take place in Vilnius and Kaunas, March 20-28, 2026.
The competition is open for pianists born on 1 January 1996 and later.
A non-refundable application fee per applicant - 100 Eur.
Prize fund: 32 500 Eur.
The deadline for the registration is 1 February, 23:59 (UTC +2).

Detailed competition rules.