Tune in to witness the talent of our brilliant competitors, who will challenge themselves to perform at the highest artistic level in the prestigious Tibor Varga International Violin Competition.
From virtuosic showpieces to deeply expressive works, these young musicians will captivate you with their passion, precision, and dedication as they compete for one of the violin world’s most respected titles. Don’t miss this celebration of excellence, where the next generation of great violinists takes the stage.

1st round: 23 & 24 August, from 10am (23 violinists)
2nd round: 25 & 26 August, from 1pm (12 violinists)
3rd round: 28 August, 6:30pm (6 violinists)
Final: 30 August, 7:30pm (3 violinists)

Founded in Sion in 1967 by Tibor Varga, the International Violin Competition has become a global reference. Open to young violinists aged 17 to 30, it aims to discover the talents of tomorrow and support them in their professional journey. Organized by the Sion Violon Musique Foundation, the Competition stands out for its high artistic standards and the quality of its international jury. The competition is chaired by Pavel Vernikov, alongside eight expert jurors. Over CHF 40,000 in prizes will be awarded to the top candidates.

Follow the livestream every day on our YouTube channel and on the Pôle Musique Twitch account.