Yunnan International Festival of Russian Music
China’s First International Competition Dedicated to Russian Music
January 26 — 31, 2027 ｜ Kunming, Yunnan, China
The Yunnan International Festival of Russian Music is China’s first international music competition dedicated to Russian music, aiming to discover and nurture outstanding musical talent and foster in-depth cultural and artistic exchange between China and Russia.
Co-organized by Harbin Linyindu Culture & Art Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Qingyue Yayin Piano Studio, the festival is guided and supported by the Rachmaninoff International Youth Piano Competition Committee, the Scriabin International Piano Competition (Italy) Committee, and the Sino-Russian International School.
Competition Categories
Five categories are offered in this edition
Artist
Junior
Youth A
Youth B
Adult
For detailed age divisions and repertoire requirements, please refer to the Competition Rules.
Schedule
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Opens | Late July 2026 (TBA) |
| Regional Preliminaries | August — December 2026 |
| Final Competition (Kunming) | January 26 — 31, 2027 |
| Award Ceremony | January 31, 2027 |
The final schedule is subject to the official announcement of the Organizing Committee.
How to Register
Fill in Registration Form
Click “Register Now” to complete the registration form
Select Category & Region
Choose your competition category and regional preliminary
Upload Documents
ID photo, document scan, and performance video link
Complete Payment
Pay via the PayPal button below
Registration Fee
Preliminary (Standard)
€80/person
Artist Qualifying Round
€90/person
Pay with PayPal
Artist Category
€90
Standard (Junior / Youth / Adult)
€80
After payment, you will receive a confirmation email from the Organizing Committee.
FAQ
Q: Where will the competition take place?
A: The Final Competition will be held at Yunnan Grand Theatre in Kunming, Yunnan Province.
Q: Can I register for multiple categories?
A: Each contestant may register for one category only.
Q: How do I confirm my registration?
A: After submitting the registration form and completing payment, the Organizing Committee will send a confirmation email within 5 business days.
Q: Can international contestants participate?
A: International contestants are warmly welcome. They may submit performance videos online. Registration fees can be paid via PayPal above.
Q: How do I submit my video for online participation?
A: Online participants should upload their performance video to a cloud storage service and submit the share link in the registration form. Video file name format: “Category-Name-Repertoire”.
Questions? Contact the Organizing Committee: lyd@lydart.cn