2026 International Violin Competition

The competition will take place in New York City, October 27–November 1, 2026. Applications closed on September 7, 2026.

• Preliminary round: October 27–29, Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theater at Symphony Space. Closed to the public.
• Semi-final round: October 30, Greenfield Hall, Manhattan School of Music. Open to the public and livestreamed.
• Final round: November 1, Kaufmann Concert Hall at 92NY. Open to the public and livestreamed.

Watch the semifinal and final rounds at naumburg.org/live. Start times and admission details will be announced. Confirmed times will be listed in New York time.

View full competition details, jury panels and requirements.

Applications closed September 7, 2026.

Requirements from the published rules, revised March 17, 2026. See the current schedule above for round dates and public attendance information.

Read the original rules and requirements PDF.