

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Semi Finals - Tunbridge Wells International Music Competition
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: The Semi Finals will be held across three venues at Mayfield School: Gresham Hall (strings); the School Chapel (wind/brass); the Concert Hall (piano).

If you enjoy ‘Young Musician of the Year’, you’ll love the Tunbridge Wells International Music Competition!

A unique and renowned event for outstanding young concert artists from around the world, the Competition started in 1979 and is now part of the Mayfield Festival. Hosted by Mayfield School, the Competition takes place over the May Bank Holiday weekend, comprising three rounds:

Quarter Finals over 1-2 May;

Semi Finals on Sunday 3 May; and

Finals on Monday 4 May.

A feast of wonderful playing will be on offer, and anyone is welcome to come along to hear the players of the future, whether you drop in for a few hours or join us for the whole four days. Competitors from around the globe, aged between 16 and 27, will perform in one of three sections: piano, strings or wind/brass. Our judges panel of outstanding musicians will comprise Kathryn Stott and Philippe Dinkel (piano), Rachel Gough and Michael Thompson (wind/brass) and Jennifer Pike and Alasdair Tait (strings). Competitors will be judged on displaying an understanding of a range of different musical languages, periods and styles and must present a varied and balanced programme in all three rounds. So there will be plenty of variety in the music as well as the performers. Please come along and enjoy watching incredibly talented young people playing sublime music. You may hear the musical stars of the future!

A copy of the printed programme covering both the Mayfield Festival and the Tunbridge Wells International Music Competition is provided FREE with each ticket.
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- **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, contests, concerts, festivals, bank-holiday, performances, live-music, art, holiday
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Groombridge
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Mayfield School, Mayfield
- **lat**: 51.02156977
- **long**: 0.26221438
- **full address**: Mayfield School, Mayfield, Mayfield School, High Street, Mayfield, TN20 6PH, United Kingdom, Groombridge

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- **organizer**: Mayfield Festival (https://allevents.in/org/mayfield-festival/7261983)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 10:00 am (+01:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mayfield School, Mayfield, Mayfield School, High Street, Mayfield, TN20 6PH, United Kingdom, Groombridge
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Mayfield Festival
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** entertainment, music, contests, concerts, festivals, bank-holiday, performances, live-music, art, holiday
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Semi Finals - Tunbridge Wells International Music Competition ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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