New for 2025 Cliburn Competition: Gold Medal Patron Premium Subscription

The Cliburn is pleased to announce the new Gold Medal Patron premium subscription packages for the seventeenth edition of its flagship Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, taking place May 21–June 7, 2025, at Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU and Bass Performance Hall, in Fort Worth, Texas, USA.

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 begins one year from today, 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 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. Full benefits are listed below.

Gold Medal Patron subscriptions are available in two options: Complete, which includes tickets and benefits for all 27 concerts and the Awards Ceremony, for $2,500 (orchestra seating throughout) or $2,900 (box tier seating at Bass Hall); and Semifinal & Final Round, which includes tickets and benefits for the 13 concerts at Bass Hall, for $2,200 (orchestra seating) or $2,650 (box tier seating). 

Please note: The new subscriptions replace the Platinum and Golden Circle packages from previous competitions. 

Gold Medal Patron Subscription Benefits

Gold Medal Patron benefits include:

• 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
• Invitation to Exclusive Competition Events—Opening Dinner & Draw Party; Gold Medal Patron Party; Closing Reception
• Valet Parking Purchase Option—Valet parking at TCU and Bass Performance Hall 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

2025 Cliburn Competition Schedule

Important Dates

June 2024—All Subscription Packages On Sale
Fall 2024—Single Tickets On Sale
October 16, 2024—Applications Due
Early 2025—Screening Auditions Schedule Announced
March 9–15, 2025—Screening Auditions in Fort Worth, Texas, USA
April 2, 2025—30 Competitors Announced
May 21–June 7, 2025—Seventeenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition

Gold Medal Patron Schedule

Opening Dinner & Draw Party

Monday, May 19, 2025  I  7:00 p.m.
Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth Hotel Grand Ballroom

Preliminary Round

Wednesday, May 21 – Friday, May 23, 2025
10:00 a.m.  I  2:30 p.m.  I  7:30 p.m. daily
Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU

Quarterfinal Round

Saturday, May 24, 2025
2:30 p.m.  I  7:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 25, 2025
10:00 a.m.  I  2:30 p.m.  I  7:30 p.m.
Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU

Semifinal Round

Wednesday, May 28, 2025  I  7:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 29 – Sunday, June 1, 2025
2:30 p.m.  I  7:30 p.m. daily
Bass Performance Hall

Final Round

Tuesday, June 3 – Wednesday, June 4, 2025  I  7:30 p.m.
Friday, June 6, 2025  I  7:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 7, 2025  I  3:00 p.m.
Bass Performance Hall

Gold Medal Patron Party

Friday, June 6, 2025

Awards Ceremony

Saturday, June 7, 2025  I  7:00 p.m.
Bass Performance Hall

Closing Reception

Saturday, June 7, 2025  I  8:00 p.m.

About the 2025 Cliburn Competition

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The Seventeenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition (May 21–June 7, 2025 at Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU and Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth, Texas, USA) builds on the historic success of the 2022 edition, which was an outstanding embodiment of the Cliburn's core tenets: enduring commitment to artistic excellence, the discovery of new artists, and the advancement of classical piano music throughout the world. The Competition features acclaimed artistic collaborators and an international jury comprised of some of the finest performing conductors, musicians, and pianists of our time. It reached a record-breaking number of people around the globe, exponentially surpassing viewership and online engagement from its past editions. It has now become one of the most-watched classical events in history, with more than 45 million views on Cliburn channels across 177 countries—and immeasurable viral reach beyond that.

Widely considered "one of the most prestigious contests in classical music" (The New York Times), the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition exists to share excellent classical music with the largest international audience possible and to launch the careers of its winners every four years. Building on a rich tradition that began with its 1962 origins in honor of Van Cliburn and his vision for using music to serve audiences and break down boundaries, the Cliburn seeks, with each edition, to achieve the highest artistic standards while utilizing contemporary tools to advance its reach. Beyond cash prizes, winning a Cliburn medal means comprehensive career management, artistic support, and bolstered publicity efforts for the three years following.

Learn more about the 2025 Competition here.