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Seventeenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition
May 21–June 7, 2025
Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU & Bass Performance Hall
Fort Worth, Texas, USA

The future of classical music is bright. And there's no better place to witness it than every four years in Fort Worth, Texas.

The most recent Cliburn Competition has been seen online more than 60 million times in 177 countries, a viewership rivaling the finale of Game of Thrones. It's now one of the most-watched classical music events in history. But there's nothing like being in the hall to feel the intensity, magic, and artistry in person.

Subscription and single ticket options are below.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
Please review our ticket policy and visitor guide before purchase.
Patrons must be 10 years or older to attend Competition performances.

Finalist Clayton Stephenson and conductor Marin Alsop perform at the 2022 Cliburn Competition

SINGLE TICKETS

4 Rounds of Competition. 27 concerts. Purchase tickets for just the concerts that best fit for your schedule.

Preliminary Round, from $10–$30
Quarterfinal Round, from $15–$35
Semifinal Round Recital, from $30–$100
Semifinal Round Concerto, from $50–$125
Final Round, from $55–$180
Final Round Concerto + Awards, from $85–$225

Purchase Single Tickets

Francesco Granata at the 2022 Cliburn Competition

SUBSCRIPTIONS

Whether you opt for the Complete to catch all 27 performances or choose to go round by round, subscription packages are available to meet your preference.

Complete Subscription, from $600–$1,000
Semifinal & Final Round Subscription, from $450–$750
Final Round Subscription, from $225–$500
Preliminary Round Subscription, from $160–$180

GOLD MEDAL PATRON PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTIONS

Make plans now to experience the Cliburn in a big way. Gold Medal Patrons can hear every note from the best seats in the house, attend special events—including the Opening Dinner & Draw Party with the competitors—wear their commemorative pin to gain access to the exclusive 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

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