１. Title
The 3rd Saitama International Music Competition (JAPAN)
２. Purpose
The Saitama International Music Competition was launched in 2022 as Saitama Prefecture’s first international music competition with a fully online judging system. Its aims are to discover and introduce the world’s finest musicians to the public, as well as to share the passion for pursuing dreams and the joy of playing music with the children of Saitama, the Land of Color, and to serve as an opportunity for personal growth. Admission is free and open to the public. The competition aims to deepen international exchange among participants and contribute to the development of local music culture.
３. Categories
◆Amature（no age limit）
◆Primary（under 12 years old, No competition experience）
◆Junior（under 12 years old）
◆Youth（under 18 years old）
◆Professional（over 18 years old）
４. Instrument・Form
・Keyboard instruments (piano, four-hands)
・Vocal music (solo, chorus)
・String instruments (violin, viola, cello, contrabass, classical guitar, etc.)
・Woodwind instruments (flute, piccolo, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, etc.)
・Brass instruments (trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba, etc.)
・Plucked string instruments (harp, Irish harp, arpa, mandolin, erhu, etc.)
・Percussion instruments (marimba, xylophone, etc.)
・Aerophone (ocarina, recorder, harmonica, accordion, bandoneon, etc.)
・Chamber music (duo, trio, quartet, etc. any combination)
※If you would like to participate with other instruments, please contact the competition
５. Schedule
[Preliminary Round]
Application period: January 18, 2026- May 17, 2026
Results Announcement: June 28, 2026
[Second Round]
*Professional sections only
Date: August 19, 2026
Venue: Saitama City Plaza East Video Theater
[Final Round]
Date: Primary, Junior sections: August 19, 2026
Youth, Professional sections: August 20, 2026
Venue: Saitama City Plaza East Hall
◆Awards celemony◆
Primary, Junior sections: August 19, 2026
Youth, Professional sections: August 20, 2026
６. Organizer
Saitama Music Association
７. Sponsors