Lewis Eady Junior National Piano Competition 2026

The Chiron Lewis Eady Foundation is delighted to announce that the Lewis Eady Junior National Piano Competition will take place in 2026.

This prestigious event stands as New Zealand’s leading piano competition for pianists of Intermediate and Secondary School age, providing a distinguished national platform for emerging talent. It is made possible through the generous support of Lewis Eady Steinway NZ, presented by Chiron Group — the exclusive sole distributor of Steinway & Sons in New Zealand.

Key Dates

1 March 2026
Rules and Entry Forms available online

1 May 2026
Entries open

15 May 2026 – 5:00pm
Entries close

1 June 2026
Semi-finalists announced

15 – 18 July 2026
Competition dates