501(C)(3) Charitable Non-Profit Organization
2026 Pacific Stars International Piano Competition — Registration Now Open
International Online Competition Requirements
Founded in 2022, the Pacific Stars International Piano Competition has rapidly become one of the most active and fast-growing piano competitions in the United States.
Recognized by the Alink-Argerich Foundation since 2022, the competition attracts talented young pianists from leading institutions, including Juilliard, Curtis, Royal Academy of Music, and major conservatories throughout Asia, Europe, and North America.
The 2026 Online Competition will be conducted through video submission. All submitted performances will be reviewed by the competition jury panel, and the winners will be announced on the official website.
Division Eligibility
The Amateur Division is intended for non-professional pianists and students whose primary field of study is not piano performance.
The Professional Division is intended for advanced pre-college students, conservatory students, university piano majors, and young professional pianists.
Amateur Category
Prodigy (9 and Under)
Junior (10-12)
Young Artist A (13-15)
Young Artist B (16-18)
Artist (19-32)
Professional Category
Prodigy (9 and Under)
Junior (10-12)
Young Artist A (13-15)
Young Artist B (16-18)
Artist (19-32)
Amateur Category Repertoire
Amateur Protege
One or two solo works of the contestant’s choice / Up to 5 minutes
Amateur Junior
One or two solo works of the contestant’s choice / 8 -10 minutes
Amateur Young Artist A
One or two solo works of the contestant’s choice / 10 -12 minutes
Amateur Young Artist B
One or two solo works of the contestant’s choice / 12 -15 minutes
Amateur Artist
One or two solo works of the contestant’s choice / 15- 20 minutes
* Amateur Category contains one round only
Professional Category Repertoire
Professional Protege
One or two solo works of the contestant’s choice / Up to 10 minutes
Professional Junior
One or two solo works of the contestant’s choice / 10 - 15 minutes
Professional Young Artist A
One or two solo works of the contestant’s choice / 15 - 20 minutes
Professional Young Artist B
One or two solo works of the contestant’s choice / 20 - 25 minutes
Professional Artist
One or two solo works of the contestant’s choice / 25 - 30 minutes
* Professional Category contains one round only
Application Fee