Calgary - Honens International Piano Competition

“The Honens International Piano Competition, based in Canada, prides itself on awarding accomplished pianists who are complete musicians. This may seem a lofty claim, but the Honens has a long list of thoughtful awardees to back it up.”—The New York Times

Honens promotes and fosters excellence in the art of piano performance, identifies and supports young artists with outstanding musicianship, and sparks and enhances appreciation and understanding of the piano and piano music.

Every three years, the Honens International Piano Competition identifies a Gold, Silver, and Bronze Laureate who best reflect the philosophy of the Complete Artist. In addition to awarding substantial cash prizes, Honens prepares its Laureates for professional careers in music through its Artist Development Program—a comprehensive, three-year artistic development and career accelerator—and creates opportunities for growth and exposure. The Honens Gold Prize is one of the world’s largest of its kind.

Driven by its commitment to responsibility to competitors, the community, and the art music ecosphere, Honens provides a runway for Laureates to set themselves apart from other artists as skilled performers who are also leaders, educators, advocates, and citizen artists.

APPLICATIONS OPEN
12 January to 18 June 2027

QUARTERFINALS
7 to 9 October 2027 in Calgary
14 to 16 October 2027 in Vienna

SEMIFINALS
25 to 30 May 2028 in Calgary

FINALS
1 & 3 June 2028 in Calgary