Wales International
Piano Festival
16-20 October 2025
Our Competitions
Senior Solo Piano Competition
Open to pianists born on or after 1st September 1999
Junior Solo Piano Competition
Open to pianists born on or after 1st September 2007
Piano Accompaniment Competition
(No age restriction)
We are continuing to accept applications until 11.59pm on 29.6.2025
The Latest News
Competition Registration Now Open for the 2025 Festival!
We are delighted to announce that registration for the 2025 Wales International Piano Festival Competitions is now officially open! Taking place at Galeri Caernarfon this October, the competitions are a key highlight of the festival and offer an exciting platform for...
World’s biggest Beethoven bust is a massive hit
A giant bust of Beethoven is wowing visitors to an arts centre – and heading for the record books. The huge pȃpier-maché and timber sculpture at Galeri in Caernarfon is believed to be the world’s biggest version of the stellar composer’s head. The massive model, 5ft...
Piano virtuoso Llŷr Williams headlines at festival
World renowned pianist Llyr Williams will headline a virtual concert at a top festival. The Wrexham-born maestro will perform works by Beethoven, Chopin and Schubert on a stunning new Steinway piano for the Wales International Piano Festival. It will be the first time...
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