Welcome to the 2026 Colorado International Piano Academy & Competition!
The 2026 Rising Stars Concert invites young pianists from across Colorado to perform as part of the Colorado International Piano Academy & Festival. Participants will perform in the University of Northern Colorado’s Campus Commons Performance Hall, observe festival masterclasses, and attend the evening Winners Concert and Awards Ceremony for the 2026 CIPAF International Competition.
Participation is open to young pianists performing repertoire up to 5 minutes in length. All performers will receive a Certificate of Participation.
Event Details
Rising Stars Concert
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
3:00–4:30 PM
Campus Commons Performance Hall
University of Northern Colorado
Registration Deadline: June 1, 2026
Registration Fee: $75
Performance Time Limit: 5 minutes per performer