The 2026 American International Paderewski Piano Competition

Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California

February 9-14, 2026

ANNOUNCING THE 2026 AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL PADEREWSKI PIANO COMPETITION SEMI-FINALISTS.

ANNOUNCING THE 2026 AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL PADEREWSKI PIANO COMPETITION SEMI-FINALISTS.

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Click here to read the bios of our 26 semi-finalists

tickets

listen to 2022 performances

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Hear 26 of the best young pianists in the world, ages 16-31.

Internationally renowned jury.

Winners compete for the grand prize of $10,000 and to perform in USA and Poland on the legendary Paderewski stage.

2nd Prize- $5,000

3rd Prize- $2,500

Paderewski Prize- $2,000

Contemporary work Prize- $2,000

Streamed live on YouTube.

The public is invited.