The International Keyboard Odyssiad® & Festival, U.S.A. returns to Fort Collins August 3–8, 2026, celebrating its landmark 15th Anniversary with an electrifying week of concerts, competition, and artistic discovery.
This one-of-a-kind international piano competition and festival offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience some of the world's most exciting pianists performing LIVE at Colorado State University Center for the Arts (UCA). From internationally acclaimed guest artists and competition judges to rising young virtuosos from around the globe, the Odyssiad® transforms Fort Collins into an international destination for piano performance.
Complete festival information is available at Odyssiad.com. To purchase tickets to Evening Concerts, please visit Eventbrite.com
Odyssiad® Competition Rounds – FREE and Open to the Public
The term Odyssiad® (pronounced O-dys'-si-ad) is derived from "odyssey" and signifies "A Journey to the Performance of a Lifetime."
Throughout the week, gifted young pianists from around the world will compete in the LIVE semifinal and final rounds of the Odyssiad® Competition, performing before distinguished international juries and audiences while vying for medals, cash prizes, performance opportunities, and special awards.
The competition rounds are FREE and open to the public.
LIVE Solo Semifinal & Final Rounds
Monday, August 3 – Friday, August 7
All competition events take place at the University Center for the Arts (UCA), Colorado State University, 1400 Remington Street, Fort Collins, Colorado.
For a complete schedule, visit: odyssiad.com
2026 Evening Concert Series
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Martín García García — Young Titans Concert #1
Bold, poetic, and electrifying, award-winning Spanish pianist Martín García García opens the festival with a performance of exceptional artistry and brilliance.
Monday, August 3, 2026 • 7:30 PM
Organ Recital Hall (ORH)
University Center for the Arts
1400 Remington Street, Fort Collins, CO
David Khrikuli — Young Titans Concert #2
One of today's most exciting young pianists, David Khrikuli brings breathtaking virtuosity, passion, and expressive depth to the Odyssiad® stage.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 • 7:30 PM
Organ Recital Hall (ORH)
University Center for the Arts
1400 Remington Street, Fort Collins, CO
Daria Podorozhnova — FREE - Gold Medal Spotlight Concert
2025 Odyssiad® Gold Medalist Daria Podorozhnova returns to the Odyssiad® stage for a FREE public concert showcasing the artistry that earned her top honors.
Thursday, August 6, 2026 • 7:30 PM (FREE Admission)
Organ Recital Hall (ORH)
University Center for the Arts
1400 Remington Street, Fort Collins, CO
Anderson & Roe Piano Duo - A Grand Finale Celebration
Explosive energy, dazzling virtuosity, and unforgettable entertainment. Anderson & Roe redefine the concert experience with a performance that is equal parts artistry, innovation, and showmanship.
Saturday, August 8, 2026 • 7:30 PM
Griffin Concert Hall (GCH)
University Center for the Arts
1400 Remington Street, Fort Collins, CO
Patron Ticket — $100
Priority seating, recognition as a Festival Patron, and support for the Odyssiad®'s mission of inspiring the next generation of artists.
Adults: $38 pp
Students: $17 pp
Youth 12 & Under - FREE
More Than a Competition
The Odyssiad® is Colorado's premier international piano competition and festival, attracting talented young artists, distinguished educators, and acclaimed performers from around the world.
Through its unique Olympic-style competition, masterclasses, Young Artist Development Sessions, educational presentations, and world-class performances, the Odyssiad® provides exceptional opportunities for artistic growth, professional development, and cultural exchange.
The Odyssiad® extends its impact beyond festival week through Odyssiad® in the Community (OTC), offering free educational performances and outreach programs that bring inspiring live music experiences to audiences throughout Northern Colorado.
Managed almost entirely by a dedicated team of volunteers, the Odyssiad® continues its mission of nurturing the next generation of keyboard artists while enriching the cultural life of Fort Collins and the Rocky Mountain region.
For complete festival information, concert tickets, competition schedules, and opportunities to get involved, visit Odyssiad.com.
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