Our Programs

PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM

(7-18 years old)

COLLEGE PROGRAM

(18-28 years old)

OBSERVERS PROGRAM

(No Age Limit)

29 June - 12 July 2026

IMPORTANT DATES

Application opens: March 14th, 202Application Deadline for Pre-College & College (including Application Fees): May 1st, 2026
Accepted Applicant Results: May 15th, 2026
Registration Fee Payment Deadline including Observers: June 15th, 2026
Arrival in Tbilisi: June 29th 2026
Departure from Tbilisi: July 13th 2026

LOCATION: Tbilisi, Georgia

LESSONS: Each student accepted into the IPM Tbilisi Festival program is entitled to five guaranteed lessons during the festival.However, due to the limited availability of each professor, IPM will organize the lessons according to the student's level and experience based on the materials submitted. Furthermore, they will have full access to all concerts, masterclasses, workshops, seminars, lectures, and discussions offered during the festival.

MASTERCLASSES: Some professors will give Masterclasses. The festival managers will decide how to allocate students for the masterclasses.

LECTURES - Q & A Session: Most of the professors will give a Lecture. The professors and students will also discuss different subjects, competitions, repertoire, practice, etc., in Q&A Sessions.

PRACTICE: A guaranteed daily practice room for 4 hours (minimum), Mostly Steinway & Sons.

ACCOMMODATION/FLIGHT: The fee includes accommodation in a 3* hotel, including breakfast and lunch, but dinner and transportation costs are at your own expense.

CERTIFICATE: All participants will receive an IPM certificate of participation upon completion of the program.

CONCERTS: During the course, many concerts, including Gala concerts, will be organised.

COMPETITIONS: IPM Tbilisi Solo International Piano Competition (Cat. A, B, C) & IPM Tbilisi Concerto International piano Competition.

FESTIVAL's ORCHESTRA: Giya Kancheli Tbilisi Youth Orchestra.