Categories: VERY YOUNG, YOUNG CHILDREN, CHILDREN, and YOUNG TALENT - Information for 2026

Schedule of the finals and practical information for the VERY YOUNG, YOUNG CHILDREN, CHILDREN, and YOUNG TALENT categories at the

Samson François International Piano Competition

📍 Location information

The contest will take place at the following address:

Cagnes-sur-Mer Racetrack 2 Boulevard J. F. Kennedy 06800 Cagnes-sur-Mer, France All events will take place at the Salon Masséna (2nd floor).

🎹 Rehearsal Pianos 

Warm-up Rooms: The warm-up rooms available to you are located right next to the Salon Masséna, where the competitions will take place.

🚐  Directions 

You’ll find the link to the interactive Google Map to guide you from the racetrack entrance at 2 Boulevard JK. Kennedy to the grandstand where the Masséna Lounge is located (2nd floor):
– in French
– in English
static version

🎹 Piano trial: As indicated on the schedule, each group of candidates will also have access to the competition’s official piano during the trial session preceding their performances.

🏨 Accommodations

Regarding accommodations, please note that we do not provide hotel recommendations, as prices and availability can vary significantly depending on the booking platform and dates. We therefore encourage applicants to choose the accommodation that best suits their preferences and budget.

If you need further information, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

2026 Jury

Here is the 2026 jury for the JUNIOR categories:

Nicolas Bringuier, international pianist, is the Artistic Director of the Samson François International Piano Competition.

France

Artistic Director of the Competition

Christine Gastaud is the president and founder of the Samson François International Piano Competition.
Christine Gastaud

France

President of the Samson François International Piano Competition

Vasco Dantas is one of the prestigious 2026 jury members for the Junior categories of the Samson François International Piano Competition.

Portugal