Festival Ljubljana International Piano Competition

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MusicLjubljana
DatesDates TBA · Usually WinterCheck locally before booking
DurationWinterEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsThe competition pairs a substantial prize
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: EUR
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Festival Ljubljana International Piano Competition in Ljubljana

The Ljubljana Festival International Piano Competition is a periodic competition within the broader Festival Ljubljana, open to pianists born between 1995 and 2009. The 2026 edition ran February 21 to March 1, drawing 30 pianists from 15 countries for a 110,000 euro prize fund and an orchestral final.

The Ljubljana Festival International Piano Competition brings together some of the world's most promising young pianists as part of the wider Festival Ljubljana, Slovenia's major annual arts festival.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The competition pairs a substantial prize fund, 110,000 euros in 2026, with a demanding format that runs young professional pianists through Beethoven piano sonatas in early rounds before moving to Romantic and modernist repertoire, culminating in finalists performing full concertos with orchestral accompaniment from the RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra

02

The mystery stays covered

The 2026 jury, chaired by Professor Emerita Dubravka Tomsic Srebotnjak, drew renowned pianists and teachers from Italy, China, the United States, Spain, South Korea, Israel, Ukraine, Ireland, France, and Brazil, giving the competition genuine international standing

03

The city starts moving

That year's winner, Alberto Ferro, performed Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No

04

The water draws everyone in

2 under conductor Ricardo Castro, a performance-heavy final format that distinguishes the competition from those relying only on solo recital rounds

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The competition continues the broader Festival Ljubljana's role in Slovenia's classical music life

Water and renewal

Living ritual

using a structured

The sacred route

Living ritual

internationally juried format built around core Beethoven repertoire in early rounds before expanding to Romantic and modernist works and full concerto finals

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually Winter

Getting around

Plan routes around set times, late-night exits, and crowded transport after headline acts.

What to wear

Smart or formal wear for concert hall attendance, particularly the final rounds with full orchestra; late February in Ljubljana is cold, so warm outerwear is needed getting to and from the...

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Ljubljana you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map46.05 N, 14.51 EOpen in Google Maps

Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Nearest airportLJU — Ljubljana Jože Pučnik
TransportPlan routes around set times, late-night exits, and crowded transport after headline acts.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Ljubljana you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Festival Ljubljana International Piano Competition?

Festival Ljubljana International Piano Competition is listed for Multiple months · Winter. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Festival Ljubljana International Piano Competition take place?

The festival is listed in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Winter is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually Winter
Source statusOfficial source linked
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