ODYSSIAD® — A Journey to the Performance of a Lifetime
Starting in 2028, the International Keyboard Odyssiad® & Festival – the Odyssiad® – is going biennial, bringing you an elevated competition and festival experience every two years.
What to Expect in Off-Years
There will not be a competition in 2027 but the music won't stop! Alternate years will feature elegant musical soirées starring Odyssiad® Gold Medalists and evening performances throughout the year by distinguished guest artists, keeping our community connected between main events.
Looking Ahead to 2028
This new cadence allows us to thoughtfully build our next era while continuing our mission to champion outstanding keyboard talent. We can’t wait to welcome competitors back in late July/early August 2028 for our next grand celebration!
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OUR MISSION
Dedicated to promoting new generations of young keyboard artists through an internationally linked competition and festival.
The International Keyboard Odyssiad® & Festival, U.S.A., is a summer piano competition and festival featuring more than a dozen guest artists and pianists in the LIVE Semifinal and Final Rounds of the Olympic-styled Odyssiad® competition, group masterclasses and young artist development sessions with master teachers and judges, and riveting evening concerts by international piano competition medalists and world-renowned guest artist pianists.
At the foothills of the majestic Rocky Mountains of Colorado, the Odyssiad® Festival is designed for pianists of all ages and nationalities, teachers, and the general public who love the piano and its repertoire.
The Odyssiad® Competition takes place in Fort Collins, Colorado, on the campus of Colorado State University. The LIVE competition is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC to attend.
Fort Collins is located an hour North of Denver and is an hour’s drive to the colorful Rocky Mountain National Park.
