Competition
Overview
1. Purpose
The Takamatsu International Piano Competition was held in 2006 for the first time and is held every four years as an international music competition led by local people.
The purpose of the Competition is to discover and foster outstanding pianists from all over the world. In addition, the TIPC aims to provide local young people with an excellent opportunity to nurture their dreams and goals for self-development, to expand the scope of international exchange through opportunities to meet world-class musicians, and to contribute the development of music and culture in the local community.
2. Venue
Main Hall, Sunport Hall Takamatsu
2-1 Sunport, Takamatsu, Kagawa, 760-0019, JAPAN
＜https://www.sunport-hall.jp＞
3. Dates
| Reception/Drawing for Appearance Order | February 7 (Sat), 2026 | |
| Orientation/Guided Tour of the Venue | February 8 (Sun), 2026 | |
| Piano Selection | February 8 (Sun) – February 9 (Mon), 2026 | Two days |
| Round 1 | February 10 (Tue) – February 12 (Thu), 2026 | Three days |
| Round 2 | February 14 (Sat) – February 15 (Sun), 2026 | Two days |
| Round 3 | February 17 (Tue) – February 18 (Wed), 2026 | Two days |
| Final | February 21(Sat) – February 22 (Sun), 2026 | Two days |
| Presentation of Awards | February 22 (Sun), 2026 | |
| Prizewinners' Concert | February 23 (Mon), 2026 |
※Finalists will be required to perform
in the Prizewinners' Concert at the Award Ceremony venue. However, the performance fee will not be paid. |
