Launching the 2026 National Piano Talent Festival with the theme "Spreading emotions

On October 11, in Hanoi, the Vietnam Institute for Educational and Cultural Development in collaboration with the Department of Performing Arts (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) launched the 2026 National Piano Talent Festival with the theme "Spreading emotions - Connecting passion".

The organizing committee informs about the 2026 National Piano Talent Festival. Photo: N.Ha

Since its first event in 2024, the National Piano Talent Festival has quickly become a meeting point that many students and parents have been waiting for. In just two seasons, 2024 and 2025, the Organizing Committee has received nearly 2,000 applications each year. Many high-ranking contestants have had the opportunity to perform in the Piano Talent mini concert series organized by the Vietnam Institute for Educational and Cultural Development, and have been admitted to leading art schools such as the Vietnam National Academy of Music, the Central University of Art Education or the Hanoi College of Art...

Mr. Nguyen Van Tuan, President of the Vietnam Institute for Educational and Cultural Development, Head of the Organizing Committee, shared about the new season. Photo: N.Ha

Sharing about the competition, Mr. Nguyen Van Tuan, Chairman of the Vietnam Institute for Education and Cultural Development, Head of the Organizing Committee affirmed: “The National Piano Talent Festival is not simply a music competition, but also a journey to honor the talent, passion and constant efforts of those who love art. Through each season, we hope that the Festival will become a bridge, connecting generations of young artists and spreading the humanistic values of music - a language without borders, which can touch the heart and nurture the soul of every human being”.

Entering the 2026 season, the National Piano Talent Festival has many new turning points.

Young talents perform at the event. Photo: N.Ha

For the first time, the competition received official support from the Department of Performing Arts, contributing to enhancing its prestige and professional quality. The age of participants was also expanded from 5 to 25 years old, divided into 15 groups with three categories: Freestyle, Classic and Artist.

In particular, the Organizing Committee has expanded international cooperation, when the best candidates will be selected to join the Vietnam Piano Talent Team to participate in the final round of the PIARA International Piano Competition in Japan in July 2026. This is a valuable opportunity for young Vietnamese talents to compete, learn and assert themselves on the international stage.

In addition, all contestants participating in the national final round will receive the PIARA international certificate recognized by the Japan Assessment Association, as a testament to their efforts and achievements.

The structure of the new season is also more tightly organized and professional. The Talent Search round takes place online from January 1 to 31, 2026. Next is the Shining round, held live in three regions: North, Central, and South in March 2026.

The final round and the award ceremony are scheduled to take place on March 28 and 29, 2026 at the Concert Hall of the Vietnam National Academy of Music (Hanoi).

The jury of the 2026 National Piano Talent Festival brings together many prestigious artists and teachers in the field of music, including Professors, Doctors, People's Artists, Meritorious Artists and international artists with many years of experience in teaching and performing.

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