Official Programme
The festival itself runs for three days, 8–10 August 2027: arrival and preparation, the opening ceremony and competition, then concerts, the closing ceremony and awards. The Kyoto cultural day on 11 August is an optional add-on, and 12 August is the return day of the classic package.
Arrival · Registration · Rehearsal · Masterclass
International delegations arrive in Kyoto, check in, register, rehearse, attend accompanist rehearsals and masterclasses, followed by the Welcome Reception.
Opening Ceremony & International Competition
Opening Ceremony, Solo Competition, Chamber / Ensemble / Orchestra / Choir categories, Jury Deliberation and International Friendship Concert.
Festival Concert Day
International Ensemble Concert I / II, Guest Artist Concert, Festival Grand Ensemble, Award Ceremony and Closing Ceremony.
Kyoto Cultural Journey (optional add-on, not part of the festival programme)
Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera, Higashiyama, Kyoto lunch, Nishiki / Shijo and Festival Farewell Dinner.
Departure (classic package return day)
Breakfast, hotel check-out and staggered airport transfers according to delegation and international flight schedules.