The Hastings International Piano Competition 2026 has been won by the 22 year old Canadian Ryan Zhu.

Results of semi finals.

Where the money comes from

The running order for each day of the competition will be published here.

Results of Round Two.

Results of Round One

Our Painted Pianos project is underway. Working with three different local charitable organisations and three different artists, we’re transforming upright pianos into vibrant playable artworks for all to enjoy.

Suzanne Bird speaks to Carla McKenzie of MYA Consulting about why they’re sponsoring the Hastings International Piano Competition this year.

We regret to announce that Martyn Brabbins has had to withdraw from conducting the semi-finals and finals of this year’s Hastings International Piano Competition.

Music in the Meadow is back! Our regular showcase offers local people of all ages and abilities the chance to play our baby grand piano in the Priory Meadow Shopping Centre. 19-22 February 2026.

Pianist Derek Wang, prizewinner in the 2024 Hastings International Piano Competition, returns to the UK for three concerts exploring Liszt’s Years of Pilgrimage.

We are looking for a new Chief Executive to lead the organisation into the next phase of its development.

We did it! Hastings International Piano took part in this year’s Big Give Christmas Challenge, which saw donations made between 2 and 9 December doubled. We met our fundraising target thanks to the generosity of many donors and our partners.

40 young pianists have been selected from 356 applicants to be invited to the 2026 Hastings International Piano Competition.

The recent Gala Concert at the White Rock Theatre with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra was a huge success.

We’re looking to expand our pool of fantastic volunteers who play such a vital role all year round, but particularly during the competition. Volunteers help front of house running our events, but also host competitors, drive them from place to place or even allow them to practise on their own pianos.

2024 prizewinners, Curtis Phill Hsu and Harmony Zhu return to Hastings on 27 September for a concert with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra featuring two undisputed pillars of the Romantic piano repertoire.  

Before the Gala Concert on 27 September, comedian and conductor Rainer Hersch talks to the RPO’s new Managing Director Sarah Bardwell - an entertaining look at the life of an orchestra. FREE.

The 18th Hastings International Piano Competition is on sale now.

Sounds of Creativity, a free workshop series combining live classical piano with guided creative art sessions, launched this year at the White Rock Theatre. The workshops were designed to harness the therapeutic benefits of music and art and aim to support members of the Hastings community experiencing mental health challenges, social isolation, and a lack of access to cultural activities