The Gershwin International Piano Competition will be held in New York: how to apply or buy tickets

The sixth George Gershwin International Competition will be held in New York City from May 14-17. Every two years, it attracts talented pianists from around the world to the Big Apple to showcase their talents to New York audiences.

In addition to cash prizes, finalists of the 2026 Gershwin International Music Competition will have the opportunity to perform concerts in the United States and Europe, record music on renowned music labels, perform solo with orchestras, and receive marketing and media support.

If you're over 7 years old and a musician looking to try your hand, you're in luck—applications are still open. You can apply for the Gershwin Competition in New York City here. at this link.

The competition jury includes famous musicians: Van Cliburn Competition winner, pianist Olga Kern, Juilliard Professor Jérôme Lowenthal and other musicians from the United States, Poland, Italy, and Singapore. The founder and chairman of the competition jury is virtuoso pianist, composer, and professor at the Kaufman Center in New York, Michael Bulychev-Oxer.

The 2026 George Gershwin International Music Competition is a magical journey into the world of music. A week filled with exquisite performances, master classes, and concerts will culminate with an awards ceremony, where the winners will be presented with prizes and promised concert appearances.

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Founded in 2013, the George Gershwin International Music Competition is dedicated to discovering talent, rewarding outstanding achievements, and celebrating musical excellence.

The competition is named in honor of George Gershwin, whose music has long been a part of the American consciousness. A true pioneer in his field, Gershwin drew inspiration from European classical music, American popular music, and jazz, creating a unique style that would later define American music.

By providing performance opportunities for international talent, the competition aims to spread the extraordinary legacy of George Gershwin throughout the world. By performing the composer's works to rapturous New York audiences, future stars of the performing world strive to capture infinity in the musical palette…

Competition schedule:

• 14 May, 14: 00 - NSsemi-final of the category “Artists aged 18 to 39” (day 1), Hungarian House of New York (213 East 82 Street, New York, NY 10028);
• May 14 – 19:00 PM - Oopen master classes by Olga Kern, Michael Bulychev-Oxer and Jerome Lowenthal, Piano Piano Studios (37 W 65th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY);
• May 15 – 14:00 PM - NSsemi-final of the category “Artists aged 18 to 39” (day 2), Hungarian House of New York (213 East 82 Street, New York, NY 10028);
• May 16 – 14:00 PM - NSsemi-final rounds of the “Young Talents” category (7-17 years old), Kings Bay Y (3495 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11229);
• May 17 в Hungarian House of New York (213 East 82 Street, New York, NY 10028):
  - 10:00 – final of the competition in the “Young Talents” category (7-17 years old);
  - 13:30 – final of the competition in the “Artists” category;
  - 19:00 – award ceremony and concert of the laureates.