2026 International Open Piano Competition (Oxford, UK) Global Final

Organizer: Wefeng Music Culture Company (in China)

Co-organizer: Sunshine365 Limited (in UK)

Event Introduction

The 2026 International Open Piano Competition (Oxford, UK) Global Final is officially open. The whole competition will be held on the campus of the prestigious University of Oxford. It gathers young piano enthusiasts and professional performers worldwide, building a high-standard international platform for piano competition and artistic exchange.

Hosted by Breeze Music Culture Company and co-organized by Sunshine365 (UK), the event integrates professional competitions, elite university study tours, masterclasses, UK cultural tours and classical concerts, bringing players an immersive artistic journey in the UK.

Event Highlights

✅ All competitions held on the campus of the University of Oxford at the historic Divinity School.

✅ Three exclusive international pianist masterclasses arranged during the event.

✅ One-on-one tutoring by professors from the Royal College of Music (UK) for every participant, with autographed certificate awarded.

✅ Open lecture by the Head of Piano Department of Royal College of Music, sharing key points for admission application.

✅ In-class learning experience at the University of Oxford and University of Cambridge; participants over 12 years old can stay in century-old student dormitories of Oxford.

✅ Premium accommodation at international brand hotels (Hilton, Marriott or equivalent) for all participants and parents.

✅ Rich arranged tours, university visits, classical concerts and shopping experiences after the competition.

Schedule
  • Registration Period: Jan 1 – Feb 28, 2026
  • Final Competition: Aug 4 – Aug 14, 2026
  • Award Ceremony: Held at University of Oxford / Royal College of Music
  • Visa Application: Assisted visa processing starts from March 2026
Competition Categories
Solo Group
  • Group A: Under 6 years old, performance within 4 mins, 1-2 pieces
  • Group B: 7-9 years old, performance within 6 mins, 1-2 pieces
  • Group C: 10-12 years old, performance within 8 mins, 1-2 pieces
  • Group D: 13-17 years old, performance within 9 mins, 1-2 pieces
  • Youth Group: 18-29 years old, performance within 10 mins, 1-2 pieces
Etude Group (13-29 years old)

One etude from Chopin, Liszt, Rachmaninoff, Debussy, Scriabin, Alkan, Prokofiev, Stravinsky, Ligeti etc., within 6 mins.

Sonata Group (13-29 years old)

One fast movement from Classical sonata (no repeat), within 5 mins.

Professional Group
  • Group A: 13-15 years old, 2 pieces in different styles within 15 mins
  • Group B: 16-18 years old, 2 pieces in different styles within 20 mins
  • Group C: 19+ years old, 2 pieces in different styles within 25 mins
Piano Duet Group
  • Group A: Both players under 13, within 4 mins
  • Group B: Both players under 18, within 7 mins
  • Teacher & Student Group: No age limit, within 7 mins
Tour & Exclusive Experience
  1. Travel & Accommodation: Departure from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong; flight booking service available; private airport transfer in London; international brand hotel arrangement throughout the trip.
  2. Academic & Art Activities: Official competition at Oxford campus, award ceremony & outstanding players performance at Royal College of Music, one-on-one professor coaching, admission sharing lecture.
  3. University Tour: Visit University of Cambridge and enjoy punting on River Cam.
  4. UK Sightseeing: Warner Bros. Studio Tour (Harry Potter), Buckingham Palace & Changing of the Guard, Big Ben, Hyde Park, Windsor Castle, London Eye, Thames River Cruise; guided tour of British Museum and Natural History Museum.
  5. Premium Experience: Traditional British horse racing, British gala dinner, classical concert at Royal Albert Hall, BBC Proms concert.
  6. Shopping: Bicester Village Outlet and Harrods shopping experience.
  7. Return Service: Private airport transfer in London for departure back to China.