THE 1ST
CAPE TOWN
INTERNATIONAL
PIANO
COMPETITION

Supported by
Ferruccio Busoni

6–17 MARCH 2027

We believe that music of this power and beauty belongs as much in communities as in concert halls.

A world class stage at the tip of Africa

Cape Piano invites the world’s most outstanding young pianists to apply

Cape Piano offers everything expected of a major international competition: our celebrated Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, a distinguished jury of globally recognised artists, superb concert venues including the Cape Town City Hall and exceptional prizes.

Cape Town, South Africa

Connect across languages, cultures and time itself

Boulders Beach
Winelands
Buildings
Welcome to Cape Town, one of the world’s most beautiful and iconic cities - moulded by oceans, framed by mountains and alive with cultural fusion.
Cape Town
Piano recital
Lesson
Sea

From grand recital halls to street corners, from a community centre to a beachfront at dusk, cape town itself becomes the stage

Cape Piano Festival offer all participants a meaningful opportunity to captivate new audiences, through an imaginative programme of masterclasses and recitals in non-traditional venues across the City of Cape Town.