Piano à Collioure

A 18th edition featuring exceptional recitals and an international competition

From June 30 to July 5, 2026, the Piano à Collioure festival brings together great piano performers and young international talents for six days in the intimate setting of the Collioure Cultural Center. Organized by the Association des Amis d'Alain Marinaro in partnership with the City of Collioure, this edition offers more than a dozen events combining recitals, free flash concerts, and auditions for the International Piano Competition.

A high-level international jury

The 2026 International Piano Competition, open to young pianists under 26 from around the world, is chaired by Daniel Tosi, composer and conductor. This year's jury includes Philippe Cassard, Marta Zabaleta, Jan Wachowski, and Paul Lay. Jan Wachowski also composed the contemporary imposed work — a barcarolle specially written for the competition.

The competition rounds

Each candidate presents a 30-minute recital including, if possible, a Bach prelude and fugue, a classical or romantic work, a piece composed after 1890, and Jan Wachowski's contemporary barcarolle. The final on Sunday, July 5, offers a choice of the 2nd and 3rd movements of Chopin's Concerto No. 1 in E minor or Mozart's Concerto No. 12 in A major K. 414, accompanied by an instrumental ensemble of nine musicians.

A program for the general public

Beyond the competition, several major recitals are scheduled: Philippe Cassard for the opening on June 30, Jan Wachowski and Marta Zabaleta in the evening during the week, and Paul Lay for a jazz recital on Saturday, July 4. The 11:30 AM flash concerts and convivial moments (breakfasts and aperitifs) accompany the public throughout the festival.