The Next Generation - The International Competition Final
Great Hall Magee, Derry~Londonderry, BT48 7JL
Friday 17th July 2026
The spotlight turns to the next generation of piano stars at the Walled City Music International Piano Competition Final. Following a week of outstanding performances, the competition's most gifted young pianists from across the globe will take to the stage in a showcase of virtuosity, artistry and musical imagination as they compete for prizes before an international jury.
Featuring an exceptional line-up of internationally renowned pianists, the 2026 Walled City Music International Academy Faculty Concerts on Friday 10th July and Wednesday 15th July offer audiences a rare opportunity to hear world-class artists performing side by side in variety concerts. Led by Academy founder and director Cathal Breslin, the faculty includes Barry Douglas, Kathryn Stott, Therese Fahy, Svetozar Ivanov, Ksenia Nosikova and Chi Wu—musicians whose careers have taken them to major concert halls and festivals across the world. The Academy's faculty concerts and culminating international competition final showcase the remarkable talent that continues to make Derry a destination for international musical excellence.
Featuring an exceptional line-up of internationally renowned pianists, the 2026 Walled City Music International Academy Faculty Concerts on Friday 10th July and Wednesday 15th July offer audiences a rare opportunity to hear world-class artists performing side by side in variety concerts. Led by Academy founder and director Cathal Breslin, the faculty includes Barry Douglas, Kathryn Stott, Therese Fahy, Svetozar Ivanov, Ksenia Nosikova and Chi Wu—musicians whose careers have taken them to major concert halls and festivals across the world. The Academy's faculty concerts and culminating international competition final showcase the remarkable talent that continues to make Derry a destination for international musical excellence.
