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2026 Bader & Overton Canadian Piano Competition

Sat. May 9th 2026 Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts Kingston Ontario

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2026 Bader & Overton Canadian Piano Competition

Witness Canada's top young pianists compete for cash prizes.
Event is live streamed / online.Event can be attended in person In-Person + Livestream
Music Classical / Baroque / Orchestral
Sat. May 9th 2026 + Add to Calendar Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts (All Ages)
12:30pm - 6:00pm

Artists

Eric Guo
from Vancouver BC
Lauren Esch
from Toronto Ontario
Linda Ruan
Charissa Vandikas
from Toronto Ontario
Naomi Wong
from Toronto Ontario
Vanessa Yu
from Toronto Ontario

Presented by:

Bader Philanthropies, Inc.

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Physical tickets at: Isabel Bader Centre

Event Description

Chosen from applicants across the country following a competitive preliminary round, these six semifinalists will compete in Kingston for the top honours:

  • Eric Guo
  • Lauren Esch
  • Linda Ruan
  • Charissa Vandikas
  • Naomi Wong
  • Vanessa Yu


The Semi-Final Round will take place May 6 and 7, 2026, followed by the Final Round on May 9, 2026.

Performances will be presented before a live audience at the Isabel and will be livestreamed for online viewers. Three finalists will advance to the Final Round, where they will present both a solo creative performance and a concerto performance.

Prizes include $20,000 CAD for First Prize, along with future performance opportunities, plus additional awards totaling more than $35,000 CAD.

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Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts
390 King Street W
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