5 → 13 June 2027
Registration
9 November → 18 April
Opening recital
Sat 5 June
Concert Diploma final and awards ceremony
Sat 12 June
“Millésime” concert
Sun 13 June
2027 calendar
The competition week
- Sat 5 June · 20:302026 laureate’s recital
- Sun 6 June · 09:00 → 21:00Cycles auditions (families only)
- Mon 7 June · 09:00 → 21:00Excellence auditions
- Tue 8 June · 13:00 → 21:00Amateur Concert Pianist auditions
- Wed 9 June · 09:00 → 13:00Advanced auditions
- Thu 10 June · 09:00 → 21:00Qualifying auditions Concert Pianist, day 1
- Fri 11 June · 09:00 → 18:00Qualifying auditions Concert Pianist, day 2
- Sat 12 June · 09:30 → 18:00Concert Pianist final
- Sat 12 June · 19:00Results and prize-giving (finalists in evening dress)
- Sun 13 June · 17:00“Millésime” concert, laureates who have built a career since their time in Maisons-Laffitte
Provisional times.
2027 registrations
Open until 18 April 2027, midnight
Paris time · 5 categories, from the first years of piano to concert pianist
The 5 categories
Choose your category
Choose your category in the table: its page gives the registration link.
Candidates
Frequently asked questions
When is registration open for the 2027 competition?
From 9 November 2026 to 18 April 2027 at midnight, Paris time, online only. Each category has a limited number of places: registration may close earlier, especially for the Cycles and the Concert Diploma. It is best to register early.
Who can register?
Pianists of all nationalities, in 5 categories: Cycles 1, 2, 3, Advanced, Excellence, Amateur Concert Pianist and Concert Diploma. The competition is also open to pupils of private teachers, who will guide them towards the right level.
When and where does the competition take place?
From 5 to 13 June 2027, at the Ancienne Église, 23 rue de la Vieille Église, 78600 Maisons-Laffitte (Yvelines), near Paris.
Can I register in two categories?
Yes, if the two categories follow on from each other. Two registration fees must then be paid; if the candidate is accepted in only one category, the second fee is refunded.
Can candidates from far away be accommodated?
Yes, with a host family, for candidates in the Advanced, Excellence and Concert Diploma categories aged 15 or over. Requests are made online, at registration. Places are limited and allocated in the order in which registrations are received.
How can I get an invitation letter for a visa?
Before registration closes, write to contact@concoursdepiano.com with your full contact details, a copy of your passport and the contact details of the embassy or consulate. The invitation will be sent to you by email.
Who pays the bank charges?
Transfer or currency exchange charges (international transfers) are paid by the candidate.
Are registration fees refunded?
Yes, in full, if the application is not accepted. No, in the event of absence or withdrawal, whatever the reason.
Can the public attend the rounds?
Yes, the auditions are open to the public (the Cycles auditions are reserved for families) and you may come in between candidates. Tickets are on sale online on Weezevent from April 2027, at the Maisons-Laffitte tourist office and on site on the day. Members of the association get in free.