International Violin Competition of Indianapolis - Classical Finals
Category: Event Calendar
Dates and Times
- Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026 8pm
- Thursday, Oct 1, 2026 8pm
Location
Schrott Center for the Arts at Butler University
610 W 46th Street, Indianapolis
Details
The International Violin Competition of Indianapolis (IVCI) returns September 17–October 4, 2026, bringing the world's top young violinists to Indianapolis for the 12th Quadrennial Competition. Watch rising stars compete for career-launching prizes, including a $75,000 Gold Medal, a Carnegie Hall debut, and a recording contract — all free and open to the public, with the entire event livestreamed.
Each evening, three of the six Finalists who advanced from the Semi-Finals collaborate with the East Coast Chamber Orchestra in a concerto by Haydn or Mozart, plus an encore work by Kreisler.
Presented by the Family of Michael D. O’Brien
