SEVENTEENTH VAN CLIBURN INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION
May 21–June 7, 2025
Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU • Bass Performance Hall • Fort Worth, Texas USA
Paul Lewis, jury chairman
The best pianists in the world.
The ideal performance environment.
Unrivaled international exposure.
The launch of careers.
EXPERIENCE THE COMPETITION
GOLD MEDAL PATRON
PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION
ON SALE NOW
The ultimate competition experience.
The best seats in the house.
Exclusive events.
Gold Medal Lounge access.
SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGES
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Experience the Competition your way.
Choose from complete Competition packages or select Rounds.
SINGLE TICKETS
4 Rounds of Competition.
27 concerts.
Please review our ticket policy and patron guidelines before purchase.
Patrons must be 10 years or older to attend Competition performances.
GOLD MEDAL PATRON
Premium Subscription
In 2022, The New York Times called the Cliburn “one of the most prestigious contests in classical music.” The next edition of this extraordinary global musical celebration is just around the corner, and fans around the world can make plans now to experience it in a big way. Gold Medal Patrons can hear every note from the best seats in the house, attend exclusive events—including the Opening Dinner & Draw Party with the competitors, wear their commemorative pin to gain access to the gorgeous Gold Medal Patron Lounge throughout, and more.
GOLD MEDAL PATRON BENEFITS
Prime Seating
Competition concerts and the Awards Ceremony
Gold Medal Lounge Access
Big screen, refreshments, and comfortable seating; open prior to and after concerts,
as well as during intermissions and jury voting
Invitations to Exclusive Competition Events
Opening Dinner & Draw Party; Gold Medal Patron Party; Closing Reception
Valet Parking Purchase Option
Park at Bass Performance Hall and TCU for the entire Competition;
only available for Gold Medal Patrons
Seventeenth Competition Program Book
Commemorative Gold Medal Patron Pin
GOLD MEDAL PATRON SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS
COMPLETE PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTIONS
The best seats in the house for all 27 Competition concerts and the Awards Ceremony.
The ultimate Cliburn experience.
GOLD MEDAL BOX TIER – $2,900
Prime Orchestra seating for the Preliminary & Quarterfinal Rounds at Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU
Box Tier seating for the Semifinal & Final Rounds + Awards Ceremony at Bass Performance Hall
All Gold Medal Patron Benefits
GOLD MEDAL ORCHESTRA – $2,500
Prime Orchestra seating for all Rounds + Awards Ceremony
All Gold Medal Patron Benefits
SEMIFINAL & FINAL PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTIONS
Special seating and all the benefits for the 13 Competition concerts at Bass Performance Hall and the Awards Ceremony.
GOLD MEDAL BOX TIER – $2,650
Box Tier seating for the Semifinal & Final Rounds + Awards Ceremony at Bass Performance Hall
All Gold Medal Patron Benefits
GOLD MEDAL ORCHESTRA – $2,200
Prime Orchestra seating for the Semifinal & Final Rounds + Awards Ceremony at Bass Performance Hall
All Gold Medal Patron Benefits
Please review our ticket policy and patron guidelines before purchase.
SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGES
ON SALE NOW
The most recent Cliburn Competition has now been seen online more than 45 million times in170 countries, a viewership rivaling the finale of Game of Thrones, becoming one of the most watched classical music events in history.
And it catapulted a rare talent into stratospheric international stardom.
The future of classical music is bright. And there’s no better place to witness these virtuosic young talents than every four years in Fort Worth, Texas.
The next edition is less than a year away. The World will be Listening. Reserve your seat today.
COMPLETE SUBSCRIPTION
Experience all 27 Competition concerts and the Awards Ceremony at Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU and Bass Performance Hall. See all 30 competitors perform for the total Cliburn experience.
See the Competition Schedule.
(May 21–June 7, 2025)
ORCHESTRA I, TCU + MEZZANINE, BASS HALL – $1,000
GALLERY – $600
SEMIFINAL & FINAL ROUND SUBSCRIPTION
Experience the 13 Competition concerts at Bass Performance Hall and the announcement of the 2025 medalists at the Awards Ceremony.
(May 28–June 7, 2025)
ORCHESTRA I or MEZZANINE – $750
GALLERY – $450
FINAL ROUND SUBSCRIPTION
See the final 4 Competition concerts at Bass Performance Hall and the announcement of the 2025 medalists at the Awards Ceremony.
(June 3–7, 2025)
ORCHESTRA I – $500
ORCHESTRA II – $450
MEZZANINE – $325
GALLERY – $225
PRELIMINARY ROUND SUBSCRIPTION
See all 30 competitors perform over 9 Competition concerts at Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU.
(May 21–23, 2025)
PREFERRED ORCHESTRA – $180
ORCHESTRA I & II – $160
SEATING CHARTS
Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU Seating Chart
Bass Performance Hall Seating Chart
Please review our ticket policy and patron guidelines before purchase.
SINGLE TICKETS
ON SALE SEPTEMBER 2024
4 Rounds of Competition, 27 concerts. Purchase tickets to individual Competition performances.
Details on ticket levels to be announced this Fall.