A rare opportunity for young performers to appear in a professional international venue — building poise, discipline, and artistic maturity.
Strengthen further education applications, competition profiles, and artistic credentials through internationally recognised participation.
Build meaningful relationships with award-winning educators, adjudicators, and cultural leaders shaping the future of music education.
Develop maturity, professionalism, and global awareness that will benefit them long beyond the competition stage.
Masterclasses, joint rehearsals, and collaborative performances with faculty from China, Thailand, the UK, and Europe.
Be part of one of the world’s fastest-growing classical music landscapes.
Scheduled on 8th to 11th Aug 2026, The Chengdu International Music Festival & Competition is a high-level international platform designed specifically for early-stage global exposure — a refined, structured, and inspiring environment where young musicians take their first confident steps onto the world stage.
Jan 2026, the Festival has already brought together over 110 young musicians and distinguished educators from Asia, Europe, and the United States. Hosted at the prestigious Chengdu Music Museum — an 8,000-square-metre landmark housing over 300 historic pianos and rare 18th–19th century violins — participants perform in one of China’s most advanced acoustic environments.
This is not merely participation.
It is early positioning.
It is confidence built at the right time.
It is the beginning of global artistic identity.
This Festival is intentionally crafted as an early-stage global experience — nurturing confidence, discipline, artistic maturity, and cultural intelligence at the right developmental moment.
Beginner Division (Ages 6–11)
Intermediate Division (Ages 11–16)
Open categories: Piano · Violin · Cello · Flute
🎓 International Workshops
🏛 Museum Immersion & Cultural Dialogue
🎤 Professional-Stage Competition
🏅 Instantaneous Awards Ceremony
🎶 Joint Concert: Winners join their respective teachers for a formal celebratory concert, symbolising artistic excellence and cross-cultural collaboration.
🎻 Limited Concerto Performance Opportunity: A limited number of concerto performance places are available at an additional fee. This premium experience allows selected participants to perform concerto repertoire in a formal concert setting, gaining advanced stage exposure and collaborative performance experience. Places are strictly limited and subject to artistic review. Early enquiry is strongly encouraged.* Students performing concerto repertoire are automatically entered into the Formal Concert.
“It was a pleasure to play a part in the London Music Academy's innovative Pilot Programme. My teaching approach ― grounded in thoroughness, imagination and practicality ― sat naturally alongside its aim to introduce young musicians to new ideas in a cross-cultural setting. The whole programme offered an exceptional range of experiences and unique access for the students, as well as for their parents and teachers.”, said Paul Harris, music educator & author, United Kingdom.
“It is a profound honour for my students and me to collaborate with world-class institutions across the United Kingdom. This programme reflects the power of cross-cultural exchange and the future of global music education―where young musicians learn to think internationally, perform with artistic integrity, and develop a deeper understanding of the world through music. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to represent Thailand on such a meaningful platform, and I am confident that this experience will inspire the next generation of creative leaders.”, said Tipok Phinitsakul, Flute Educator & Artist, Thailand.
Day 1 Sat 8th Aug – Arrival | Welcome
Arrival at Chengdu International Airport
Optional group airport transfer (pre-arranged)
Hotel check-in and rest
Evening Optional Sightseeing: Wide and Narrow Alleyways
Day 2 Sun 9th Aug – Festival & Competition Day
Morning Induction & Welcome Briefing
Guided Visit to the Chengdu Music Museum - Explore one of China’s most impressive music collections and concert facilities.
Workshops & Group Sessions
Rehearsals
Competition and Award Ceremony
Formal Winners & Teachers Concert - A celebratory formal performance highlighting prize recipients and distinguished faculty
Day 3 Mon 10th Aug – Cultural Exploration (Optional)
Optional Sightseeing: Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Conservation Centre
Return Visit or Extended Experience at Taikoo Li Chengdu
Day 4 Tue 11th Aug – Departure
This itinerary balances artistic excellence with cultural immersion — ensuring young musicians gain both professional performance exposure and meaningful international experience.
🌟 Early Bird Offer
THB 10,000 (or equivalent foreign currency)
Valid until 30 April 2026
Standard Application
THB 12,500
Application deadline: 30 June 2026
WHAT IS INCLUDED
✔ Competition entry
✔ Rehearsals
✔ Workshops
✔ Group lessons
✔ Guided tour of Chengdu Music Museum
NOT INCLUDED
✘ International flights
✘ Local transport
✘ Accommodation
✘ Meals
✘ Optional sightseeing
✘ Optional Concerto (additional fee applied)
INDICATIVE LOCAL EXPENDITURE (Chengdu)
✈ Group Airport Transfer (Optional)
Organiser-arranged transfer: RMB 70 per person / one way
(Private taxi typically costs RMB 300–500 per car)
Transportation: There are frequent daily direct flights between Bangkok and Chengdu, China, offering convenient connections for travellers in both directions.
visa-exemption: Under a mutual visa-exemption agreement between Thailand and China, Thai nationals holding ordinary passports can enter mainland China without a visa for stays of up to 30 days per visit for tourism, business.
Chengdu is chosen as the host city because it uniquely embodies historical depth, cultural sophistication, and rising global artistic influence. With over 2,000 years of heritage, the city is renowned for its refined lifestyle, rich tea-house culture, and vibrant creative spirit. Today, Chengdu is fast emerging as one of China’s important hubs for classical music, supported by magnificent concert halls, advanced music infrastructure, and the distinguished reputation of institutions such as the Sichuan Conservatory of Music. Its growing international collaborations and strong academic foundations position the city prominently within the global classical music landscape. Hosting the Festival in Chengdu therefore aligns perfectly with its core objective: to immerse young musicians in a city where tradition meets innovation, and where artistic excellence is nurtured within an internationally connected cultural environment.