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Celebrate a major cultural moment in Fort Worth with two days of live performances, local flavor, and community fun—free in Sundance Square Plaza.

Through statistics and interviews, three Cliburn laureates share their perspectives on the impact of age and experience on competitor performance.

Through purchases at restaurants, hotels, transportation, and destinations, Cliburn patrons and visitors will be an economic boon to Fort Worth.

Join us in Sundance Square Plaza for the two-night Competition Grand Finale, completely free to attend.

Join us in Sundance Square Plaza for the two-night Competition Grand Finale, completely free to attend.

Enjoy live music in the Plaza performed by 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.

Korkmaz Can Sağlam, 25, of Türkiye, has withdrawn from the Seventeenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, citing health reasons. He will not be replaced, and the Competition will begin with 28 pianists.

Vote for your favorite competitor! The pianist with the most votes will receive the Carla and Kelly Thompson Audience Award and a cash prize of $2,500, presented at the Awards Ceremony on June 7, 2025.

Xuanxiang Wu performs in the Preliminary Round of the 2025 Cliburn Competition

Shangru Du Preliminary Round Recital 2025 Cliburn Competition