July 18-26, 2026
The goal of the competition is to provide opportunities for the most gifted and communicative musicians to further their careers and to offer to the community an opportunity to discover the world’s finest pianistic talents. To this end, the New Orleans International Piano Competition (NOIPC) will be held in conjunction with the annual summer New Orleans Piano Institute and Keyboard Festival both hosted by the Musical Arts Society of New Orleans. The week-long event is open to the public to attend.
The New Orleans International Piano Competition uses all Steinway Pianos and is a member of the Alink-Argerich Foundation and the World Federation of International Music Competitions.
Prize Overview
Cash, Performance, and Recording Prizes Totaling Over $100,000 including performances with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra, and the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra. Also included in the 1st prize is a studio recording on the Steinway & Sons Label and multiple solo concerts including a solo recital in New York’s Merkin Concert Hall.
More Information
More information including can be found on the official webpage of the New Orleans International Piano Competition. masno.org/noipc
Purchase Tickets
TICKET New Orleans Keyboard Festival Artist Featuring Angela Cheng
TICKET Semifinal Round I, Day 1
TICKET Semifinal Round I, Day 2
TICKET Semifinal Round I, Day 3
TICKET Semifinal Round II, Day 1
TICKET Semifinal Round II, Day 2
TICKET Final Round Part I Solo Recitals
TICKET Final Round Part II with Orchestra
ALL EVENT PASS includes all ticketed events in the premier section of Price Level 3 of the 30th New Orleans International Piano Competition.
All tickets are General Admission within Tiers.
