The Grand Fort Worth Finale
The Cliburn is partnering with Sundance Square to announce the ultimate crescendo for the 2025 Cliburn Competition (May 21–June 7): a two-day, community celebration of classical music and the rich culture of the city of Fort Worth on June 6 and 7! The Cliburn Watch Party for the two final concerts and Awards Ceremony meets Sundance Square’s monthly First Saturday event, complete with a local market and food trucks. The whole city is invited to take part in this free event, culminating with Mayor Mattie Parker welcoming our 2025 medalists as the newest honorary Fort Worthians!
Schedule of Events
Friday, June 6
Finals Concert Watch Party (6:30–10:00 p.m.)
Watch live on our giant LED screen as three of six finalists perform concertos with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and conductor Marin Alsop. The Sundance cash bar will be open throughout, and Plaza seating is open (feel free to also bring your own chairs).
Saturday, June 7
Finals Concert & Awards Watch Party (2:00–8:00 p.m.)
Watch live again on our giant LED screen as the second set of three of six finalists perform concertos with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and conductor Marin Alsop. Then stay for the exciting conclusion, as our new winners are announced in a Ceremony beginning at 7:00 p.m. AND it’s First Saturday in the Plaza, which means a vibrant market featuring unique goods from local vendors, as well as the Sundance bar and local food trucks!
Winners Celebration (8:00–11:00 p.m.)
Just after the Awards Ceremony, the Plaza Party begins! Enjoy live music from Havana NRG! and celebrate the 2025 Cliburn medalists—who will be introduced as the newest honorary Fort Worthians by Mayor Mattie Parker! (Expect a couple of surprises, too.) The Plaza will be filled with Cliburn Family, from the 600 volunteers that help make the Competition possible to the host of international visitors—press, arts industry professionals, and patrons.
About Sundance Square
Downtown Fort Worth has gained a reputation as one of the country’s liveliest urban settings. The 37-square-block Sundance Square entertainment district is home to restaurants, live music clubs, theatres, shops, exciting nightlife and the beautiful Bass Performance Hall, named as one of the top 10 opera houses in the world.