About the Competition
We are pleased to present the 18th Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition, to be held in April-May 2026.
Named after one of the 20th century’s greatest pianists, the Competition is a wonderful tradition going back over 50 years. Jacob Bistritzky, founder of the Competition, recognized the importance of managing Rubinstein’s musical legacy for future generations. Indeed, Rubinstein’s spirit has inspired the competition since 1974, when it started, and it is considered one of the leading and most influential piano competitions in the world.
A look at the pianists performing on the most prestigious stages in the world shows that more than a few of them began their careers at the Rubinstein Competition. Rubinstein’s renowned winners include Emanuel Ax, Gerhard Oppitz, Angela Cheng, Alexander Korsantia, Kirill Gerstein, Alexander Gavrylyuk, Igor Levit, Khatia Buniatishvili, Boris Giltburg, Daniil Trifonov, Juan Pérez Floristán, and the most recent winner, Kevin Chen.
The Competition jury comprises some of the best-performing pianists and leading musicians, who come from all over the world.
The competition is a celebration for lovers of music in general and piano in particular. For three weeks, Tel Aviv rejoices with the audience who come from all around the country and from abroad.
SEE YOU IN TEL AVIV, 28 APRIL – 15 MAY 2026
