In 2016, German pianist Nils Frahm declared the 88th day of each year to be "Piano Day," a special day to celebrate the piano. The 88th day of the year was chosen because the modern piano (usually) has 88 keys. That first year there were at least 20 events held across the globe, in Japan, Australia, Russia, Slovenia, Germany, The Netherlands, Israel, Lithuania, France, the UK and Canada.

In 2017, Portland Piano International presented its first Piano Day event to celebrate the 88th day of the year, March 29, 2017 — an official day that had never before been celebrated in the United States!

Play a fabulous piano. This is a chance to play a really grand piano.

We're making history. Each time we do this, we are joining pianists around the world celebrating the piano!

Help a great nonprofit. Since 1978, Portland Piano International has been bringing some of the best pianists to Portland and providing educational opportunities to teachers, students and the general public through master classes, professional development all over Oregon, commissioning new works for solo piano, and much more. When we do Piano Day events, we ask for your support.