Walter W. Naumburg Foundation

Violin Competition

Find the schedule for the 2026 violin competition and results from past editions.

Applications closed

2026 International Violin Competition

October 27–November 1, 2026, in New York City. Applications closed September 7.

Earlier violinists also competed in Naumburg competitions open to several instruments. Those records are listed in All past competitions.

Earlier archive years: 2018, 2012, 2003, 1998, 1993, 1988, 1981, 1975, 1972 and 1960. Full edition records are being digitized.