Michael Hill International Violin Competition
2026 Michael Hill International Violin Competition
The "Michael Hill" is one of the world's top violin events, but as all our past laureates will tell you, it’s the heart that it exudes.
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The Michael Hill International Violin Competition is back in 2026, in beautiful Queenstown and metropolitan Auckland, New Zealand. Witness the world's most exciting talents on the launch pad.
Visit our website www.violincompetition.co.nz to stay informed with the latest Competition updates
Established two decades ago by entrepreneur and passionate violinist, New Zealander Sir Michael Hill, the Michael Hill International Violin competition is seated at the top table of global, classical music competitions.
A registered New Zealand charity, it is Aotearoa’s most prestigious classical music competition and arguably one of its key iconic events of the calendar.
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