HELEN HOPEKIRK International Competition for Young Pianists, Organists & Composers

22-24 May 2026,
Edinburgh, Scotland

& Online 10 April 2026
Celebrating the 170th anniversary of Helen Hopekirk’s birth
(1856–1945)
the Scottish pianist, composer and educator.
Join us in Edinburgh and online to honor the legacy of Helen Hopekirk (1856–1945),
a remarkable Scottish musician whose artistry bridged continents and generations.

This international competition invites young musicians up to 21 years old to perform piano and organ works, and to present original compositions inspired by Scottish musical traditions.