Thank you for your interest in the 2027 AFA International Violin Competition, held in Johns Creek, Georgia, during the AFA Summer Festival. Please review the How to Apply and Repertoire pages before you begin.
Applications open: October 15, 2026
Round I video submission deadline: March 30, 2027
Semifinalists notified: by April 15, 2027
Round II (Semifinal), live in Johns Creek, GA: July 23–24, 2027
Round III (Final), live in Johns Creek, GA: July 25, 2027
All dates are subject to change. Semifinalists are responsible for their own travel and accommodation in Johns Creek.
More than $10,000 in cash prizes and other awards.
Senior Division: Grand Prize $5,000, a performance with orchestra, a solo recital, and a social media publicity package; 2nd Prize $2,000; 3rd Prize $1,000.
Junior Division: 1st Prize $1,000 and a full scholarship to the AFA 2028 Summer Festival; 2nd Prize $700 and a scholarship to AFA 2028; 3rd Prize $500 and a scholarship to AFA 2028.
All prizewinners in both divisions also take part in a masterclass. If there are joint winners, the cash prize is split. Additional prize details will be announced.
Note: 14-year-olds may enter one division only. Age is determined as of July 23, 2027, the first day of the live rounds.
