Knoxville International Piano Festival & Competition

Each spring, the UT Natalie L. Haslam College of Music hosts the Knoxville International Piano Festival & Competition at the Natalie L. Haslam Music Center on the University of Tennessee, Knoxville campus! Activities include:

  • Showcase Concerts
  • Lectures
  • Competitions
  • Masterclasses from UT faculty & Guest Artists

Spring 2026 information coming soon!

Pianist on stage with a backdrop of Starry Night behind them

Program Schedule

Schedule for 2026 Coming Soon!

A special thank you to our sponsors:

Nashville Steinway Piano Gallery

We would like to thank the Nashville Steinway Piano Gallery for sponsoring the 1st and 2nd place winners of the Artist Category of the Knoxville International Piano Competition.

Dr. Marek Pienkowski

We would like to thank Dr. Marek Pienkowski for sponsorship of this year’s Chopin Prizes.

Evelyn Miller Young Pianist Series

We would like to thank the Evelyn Miller Young Pianist Series for sponsoring the winner of the Artist Category of the Knoxville International Piano Competition to return for a recital appearance with the Young Pianist Series in the 2024 season.