The Cliburn and Sundance Square are happy to announce the ultimate crescendo for the Seventeenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition (May 21–June 7, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas USA): a free two-day community celebration of classical music and the rich culture of the city of Fort Worth on June 6 & 7, 2025. 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 and a Van Cliburn-themed fireworks spectacle.
GRAND FORT WORTH FINALE in SUNDANCE SQUARE PLAZA: schedule and what to expect
Friday, June 6, 2025
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 free and open to the public—and don't hesitate to bring your own chairs.
Saturday, June 7, 2025
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! The entire event is free to attend and open to the public.
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—finishing with a Van Cliburn-themed fireworks spectacle. Free to attend and open to the whole city, 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.
Visit cliburn.org to learn more about the Grand Finale Watch Party.
Visit sundancesquare.com to learn more about Sundance Square.
Download hi-res photos from the 2022 Cliburn Competition grand finale in Sundance Square.
