6th Amadeus Competition 2026: international pianists in Lazise

The 6th Amadeus Competition brings an international piano competition for young talents under 35 to Lazise, organised by the Accademia Amadeus under the artistic direction of Valentina Fornari. The auditions take place inside the Dogana Veneta, the historic Venetian-era building on the lakefront that regularly hosts cultural and musical events.

The competition is split into six categories plus a Premio Amadeus for more advanced candidates. Auditions are streamed live on the competition’s official YouTube channel: the website does not confirm whether the sessions are open to an in-person audience or whether there is a public final concert, so anyone wishing to attend in person should check directly with the organisers.

It suits classical music lovers who want to discover an international-level event in a historic setting, or simply follow the performances online.

Practical information

The 6th Amadeus Competition runs from Wednesday 4 to Sunday 8 November 2026 at the Dogana Veneta in Lazise (Piazzetta Partenio 13). Opening hours, public access to the sessions and the final concert programme are not yet officially published: check with the organiser. Organised by the Accademia Amadeus. Updates at amadeuscompetition.com, phone +39 379 3948551, email info@amadeuscompetition.com.