Dong-A Ilbo's 66th Dong-A Music Competition holds its 2026 finals on October 27, 28 and 30 at Doam Hall in Seoul Art Center. The seven divisions are violin, viola, cello, double bass, horn, trombone and trumpet. The official rules describe the final round as a judged competition that also serves as a public presentation by preliminary-round qualifiers. It is not simply a conventional recital. Each division awards certificates and KRW 2 million for first place, KRW 1.5 million for second and KRW 1 million for third. Preliminary rounds took place October 6–21 at Seoul National University of Education's concert hall; participant registration closed September 20. The official outline does not specify the October 30 starting times, division order, audience booking process, admission eligibility or prices. Contact the organizer at 02-361-1408 or 02-361-1420 before planning to attend.
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- First published
- Oct 29, 2026
66th Dong-A Music Competition: Final Scheduled Day on October 30
The finals are scheduled for October 27, 28 and 30 at Doam Hall, Seoul Art Center. Public presentation does not itself establish visitor admission.
Friday, October 30 is the last published final-round day in 2026; participant applications and preliminaries are already over.
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What we're seeing
The final stage combines performance and formal judging. Describing it as a public presentation does not guarantee unrestricted or free entry.
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What we still don't know
October 30 times, division order, admission fees, visitor reservations and walk-in arrangements, and photography permissions are not confirmed in the official outline.