In 2026, for its fifth edition, the Tibor Junior Competition will embark on an unusual journey. Like a violin entrusted to the hands of dear friends, it will be “loaned” to our partners at the Piccolo Violino Magico International Violin Competition to celebrate the tenth anniversary of their wonderful musical venture. This special edition will draw its bow not in Switzerland, but in Italy, where the competition will be hosted under the auspices of Piccolo Violino Magico. The esteemed Pavel Vernikov will, of course, continue to accompany the Competition as its Artistic Director. Thus, for one year, the two competitions will unite their strings and inspirations, offering young talents a new resonant stage and weaving a shared harmony filled with festivity and renewal.

The Tibor Junior International Violin Competition, Switzerland for young talented violinists endeavours to find not only virtuosi but also future musicians.

For the 2026 edition, the Competition will take place in San Vito al Tagliamento (Italy) from 01 to 04 of July.

In the Final Round, 3 finalists will be accompanied by a chamber orchestra.

This Competition also offers some original features:

• The first round and selection, will take place by video recording sent by the candidate
• The second round will take place in San Vito al Tagliamento and will be accompanied by Piano
• In the second round, each candidate will play in duo with another candidate
• In the final round, candidates will play in duo with a professional Singer nominated by the organisation

The deadline for registration accompanied by video is midnight (Bern/Swiss time) on 17 April 2026. The registration must take place sending a mail request to info@ilpiccoloviolinomagico.it. Postal registrations will not be accepted.

Registration is definitive only after online validation. The following files should be attached to your registration (please take care of the quality of these files):

• Proof of the candidate’s age (photocopy of birth certificate or passport).
• A short curriculum vitae (studies, places, professors, qualifications and titles obtained, professional activities)
• Two recent photographs of excellent quality (HD) and free of copyright: one portrait and one in a playing position with the violin.
• An un-edited video recording containing the program required for the First Round, including the date and place of recording.

Detailed information concerning the 2026 Competition can be found in the regulations available for download below. Thank you for taking good note of them.

CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION

The Tibor Junior International Violin Competition, Switzerland, is open to all violinists, irrespective of gender or nationality, born between 1 July 2008 and 30 June 2012 (from 14 to 17 years old).