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Until the deadline for applications on April 21, 2024
443 candidates » coming from 43 nations applied.
88 participants » were admitted after a preselection by recordings.

The public Auditions (free admission) will take place in the historical Asam-Hall in the castle of Ettlingen from August 4-10.

10 main prizes and special prizes worth around 20,000 Euro will be awarded during the Prizewinner's Concert in Ettlingen Town-Hall on Sunday, August 11, 2024, 11:30-13:30h.

Here you find the Rules 2024 » and Archives » with information about all past competitions since 1988.

Welcome to Ettlingen, Germany !

Every other year Ettlingen becomes the global center for piano enthusiasts for a week: Young participants together, with their families and teachers, meet like-minded people from all over the world, a top-class jury and interested music lovers. Numerous voluntary helpers and local residents give the event a special charm.

Since 1988 the Ettlingen Piano Competition has become one of the most important events of its kind worldwide and is a member of the European Union of Music Competitions for Youth (EMCY) and the Alink-Argerich-Foundation.