29 August -
08 September 2026, Aachen
MozArte Festival: 29.08 – 08.09
Junior Competition: 29.08 – 30.08
Professional Competition: 01.09 – 05.09
Master Class: 06.09 – 08.09
SINCE 2004
WHY MOZARTE?
At MozArte, participants are heard, guided, and inspired.
You receive thoughtful feedback from respected professors, gain meaningful stage experience, explore wellbeing with ZeneZen, and connect with fellow young musicians who share your passion.
On top of that, MozArte offers significant prize money (10k+), concert opportunities, and the chance to perform in the beautiful city of Aachen.
International Piano Competition
JUNIOR: 29.08.2026
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL: 30.08.2026
PROFESSIONAL: 01.09 – 05.09.2026
About The Festival
Held every September, the MozArte Festival brings together distinguished professors, accomplished artists, and promising young pianists for a week of concerts, masterclasses, and artistic exchange.
Our concert program features performances by international guest artists, members of our distinguished jury, winners of both the Junior and Professional categories of the MozArte International Piano Competition and the MozArte Artist Team, offering audiences a rich and varied concert experience.
A signature element of the festival is our yearly collaboration with a featured visual artist, whose works are exhibited throughout the week. The opening vernissage sets the tone for the festival, creating a meaningful bridge between music and the visual arts.
Both competition participants and external pianists are welcome to join our masterclasses, which are led by the festival’s professors and juries. These sessions are open to the public, giving listeners a rare insight into the artistic process and the craft that lies behind each performance.
For competition participants specifically, we also collaborate with ZeneZen, and host sessions dedicated to the wellbeing of artists, addressing the physical and mental foundations that support a sustainable musical life.
For audiences, the MozArte Festival offers much more than concerts. It is a chance to enjoy high-level performances, visual art, open masterclasses, and a welcoming social atmosphere, complete with an apéro served before every concert.
For partners, the festival represents a meaningful investment in culture, education, and the next generation of artists.
These Are
Our Juries 2026
Pavel Gililov
Germany
President, Professional
Andrea Bonatta
Italy
Professional
Andreas Frölich
Germany
Professional | Junior
Ashley Wass
UK
Professional
Marco Schiavo
Italy
Professional
Naomi Ishii
Japan
Professional
Paolo Baglieri
Italy
Professional
Philippe Raskin
Belgium
Professional | Junior
Vanesa Kleva
Croatia
Professional
Sergio Marchegiani
Italy
Junior
Svetlana Eganian
France
Junior
Volker Zwetschke
Germany
Junior
Yao Lu
China
Junior
Together We Achieve
We are supported by
Our main sponsors
- Familie Shirley TAETER
- Martina & Dieter BAUWENS
- Angela & Georg FEINHALS
- Inge ALTHOFF
Our partners
Our SPONSORS
- BRIGITTE HENNEMANN STIFTUNG
Contact Info
Competition & Master Class & Festival Venue:
Hochschule für Musik und Tanz
Theaterplatz 16, 52062 Aachen
- Opening Hours: 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Practicing Hours: 09:00 AM - 07:00 PM
- info@mozarte-aachen.com
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Pannesheider Straße 33, 52134 Herzogenrath
(Competition Office MozArte)