Leeds Conservatoire Piano Competition
Finals 2026
An extraordinary afternoon of live classical music awaits at the Leeds Conservatoire Piano Competition Finals 2026 where the city's most exciting young pianists take centre stage.
Join us on Sunday, April 19th 2026 at 2:30 PM in the intimate Steinway Showroom at Besbrode Pianos for a FREE, unmissable showcase of rising talent. After fierce competition, just three outstanding finalists remain, each ready to deliver a powerful 30-minute performance of virtuosic repertoire to include pieces by Chopin, Liszt and Ravel.
Watch as they compete for a £500 cash prize and the prestigious opportunity to perform their own solo recital at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton.
No tickets. No booking. Just show up and immerse yourself in exceptional classical music.
For over a decade, Besbrode Pianos has proudly supported this competition, championing Leeds' emerging pianists and helping launch them onto the public stage. From this historic showroom to full recital performances, the journey begins here.
Make your Sunday count, experience the passion, precision, and promise of live piano at its finest.
Finals Details
Sunday, April 19th 2026
Performances start at 14:30pm
All Welcome
Free Entry
Finals Schedule
Each finalist performs for approximately 30 minutes
- Alice Chen
- Jacob Clark
- William Sawyers
- Adjudication by Balázs Fülei (Liszt Academy, Budapest)
Event Details
Venue: Besbrode Pianos Steinway Showroom (1st Floor)
Address: Besbrode Pianos Holbeck New Mills, Braithwaite Street, Leeds, LS11 9XE
Email: marketing@besbrodepianos.com
Tel: 0113 2448344
Free Parking: Free parking is available outside the showroom. Turn onto Braithwaite Street and take an immediate left into the yard. Look for signage.
Free Entry: Entrance into this event is free. There is no need to book. You can simply show upon the day.
Accessibility: The event takes place on the first floor. Please note there is only stair access into the event.
