Ryan Zhu, winner of the 2026 Hastings International Piano Competition, makes his London debut with a recital at London’s Wigmore Hall on 6 May.

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

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

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.

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