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 from March 20 to March 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 all members’ average age is less than 35 years.
A non-refundable application fee for chamber ensemble – 100 Euro.
Prize Fund - 35 000 Euro.
The deadline for the registration is 1 February 2026, 23:59 Lithuanian time.

Detailed Competition Rules.

X International Stasys Vainiūnas Competition for pianists

International Stasys Vainiūnas Competition for Pianists will take place in Vilnius and Kaunas, from March 20 to 28, 2026.
The competition is open for pianists of all nationalities born on 1 January 1996 and later.
A non-refundable application fee - 100 Euro.
Prize Fund: 35 000 Euro.
The deadline for the registration is 1 February, 23:59 Lithuanian time.

Detailed Competition Rules.