Knoxville International Piano Festival & Competition
Each spring, the UT 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
Join us Feb. 28-Mar. 2nd, 2025 for the newest installment of this event: “Viva la France! A Celebration of French Piano Music.” Learn more about the application process and event by downloading the Official Rules Document.
DEADLINE EXTENDED: The application deadline for the 2025 competition has been extended to February 10, 2025 at 11:59 EST.
Click here for past winners.
2025 Program
Concert Programs
Feb. 28 – Opening Concert and Welcome Ceremony
Mar. 1 – Competitions Begin, Evening Concert Performance
Mar. 2 – Competitions Continue, Afternoon Guest Artist Recital and Awards Ceremony
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.