International Final Round
Date: July 15th -17th, 2026
Location: Swarthout Recital Hall,
University of Kansas
1530 Naismith Dr, Lawrence, KS 66044, United States
Media & Promotion
Live performances will be professionally recorded and published on the IPPA YouTube Channel. All finalists will receive an individualized promotional poster, shared across IPPA social media platforms.
View some highlights here:
Travel & Logistics
Participants who require a visa should contact us as soon as possible to request an official invitation letter.
A small number of host family accommodations are available to support participants with lodge situation during the competition. Those who wish to request this support are encouraged to contact us May 1st and explain their situation. We will do our best to assist.
International participants are strongly encouraged to arrive at least two days early to adjust to jet lag and become familiar with the environment.
The nearest major airport is Kansas City International Airport (MCI). Lawrence, Kansas is approximately 50 minutes car from MCI.
Near Hotel Options
Book with the IPPA Group Rate:
SpringHill Suites Marriott Lawrence Downtown
Group Rate: $139/night (Breakfast included)
Last Day to Book at the IPPA group rate: Saturday, June 20th, 2026
Reservation Link: Book your group rate for IPPA 2026
DoubleTree Hilton Lawrence
Group Rate: $119/night (Breakfast included)
Last Day to Book at the IPPA group rate: Saturday, June 12th, 2026
Reservation Link: DoubleTree Hilton, Lawrence – IPPA Conference
KU Campus Residence Hall Housing
Group Rates:
Private room including breakfast: $78.00/person/night
Shared room including breakfast: $68.00/person/night
It is 8-10 mins walk from Murphy hall, KU School of Music.
On-Campus reservation link：(available after March, 2026)
Deadline to apply for university housing is June 10th, 2026
Final Round Awards
Note: please be aware, all cash prizes for the IPPA Conero Piano Competition will be delivered via check (U.S. only) or bank transfer. PayPal is also available. Prize recipients are responsible for paying any money transfer fees that may be incurred; depending on the transfer method, the amount received may be less than the face value of the prize.
Orchestra Engagement
The First Prize winner of the Professional Artist Category A (ages 18–32) will be invited to perform with the orchestra at the 2027 IPPA International Conero Piano Festival.
Date: August 1st to 10th, 2027
Location: Recanati, Italy
Cash Award
Professional Artist Category
Adult (Group A)
First Place: USD 2,000 USD
Second Place: 800 USD
Third Place: 300 USD
Professional Artist Category
Youth (Groups B/C)
First Place: 1000 USD
Second Place: 300 USD
Third Place: 200 USD
Young Artist Category
First Place: 200 USD
Second Place: 100 USD
Third Place: 50 USD
Chamber Music Category
First Place (each group) 200 USD
Beethoven Category
Professional Beethoven Group (ages 18–32)
🏆 First Prize: $1,000
Senior Beethoven Group (ages 14–17)
🏆 First Prize: $300
Junior Beethoven Group (ages 10–13)
🏆 First Prize: $200
Certificate and Trophy
All finalists will recieve in-depth comments from final round judges and a certifictate.
Professional Artist Category
The First, Second and Third Place Winners of each group will receive a trophy.
Young Artist Category
The First, Second and Third Place Winners of each group will receive a plaque.
Chamber Music Category
The First Place Winners of each group will receive a plaque.
Beethoven Category
The First, Second and Third Place Winners of each group will receive a trophy.
All finalists in Beethoven Category will receive Beethoven Medallions.
Learn more about 2026 Online Final Round (coming soon)