Violin 2026

Montréal resounds with the music of the violin in 2026!

The Concours musical international de Montréal (CMIM) returns to the violin for 2026. The best violinists of the new generation are coming to Montreal to compete in an exceptional international competition, and to offer unforgettable performances for a prestigious jury and the public.

Violinists born between 1996 and 2009, inclusive, can now start preparing their applications in the hope of living the unique experience of the CMIM in 2026.

From May 27 to June 4, 2026, the Violin 2026 edition of the CMIM will be an opportunity to discover the stars of the new generation and witness moments of pure musical magic.

Celebrate excellence and passion for the violin in the heart of Montreal!

Lucie Robert

Lucie Robert , a violinist from Montreal, presides the Jury of the Violin 2026 edition.
Find out more about the career of this internationally renowned performer and teacher

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“I am deeply honoured to serve as President of the International Jury for Violin 2026. It is with great pleasure that I will welcome the selected violinists to my hometown of Montreal. Their participation in this major competition will undoubtedly represent a meaningful milestone in their musical careers. I look forward to being together with my colleagues on the jury and with the Montreal public to discover these young musicians, and to be moved and transported by their artistry.”

Lucie Robert
President of the Violin 2026 Jury

Who will be the next laureates?

Violin 2023: Dmytro Udovychenko – Songha Choi – SooBeen Lee
Violin 2019: Hao Zhou- Johanna Pichlmair- Fumika Mohri
Violin 2016: Ayana Tsuji – Bomsori Kim – Minami Yoshida