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Established and inaugurated in 1927, the International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition is one of the oldest music events of its kind in the world. 2025 will see the beginning of a series of special celebrations for its centenary. In the course of the past century, the formal aspects of the competition have constantly evolved, resulting in changing the number of its stages, programme, judging criteria, prizes, and also the media through which audiences have experienced the competition recitals. There have only been two elements of the Competition that have remained unchanged since its inception: Chopin’s music and the fascination of pianists and audiences alike. Another chapter in the hundred-year-long tradition is opening before us. The competition is organised by the Fryderyk Chopin Institute.

The 19th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition will commence on 2 October. Here is a summary of the schedule for the upcoming auditions and concerts.

2 October 2025 – Inaugural Concert
Start time – 8 p.m.  

3–7 October 2025 – Stage I 
Start of morning session – from 10 a.m., intermission between 12 p.m. and 12.30 p.m.  
Start of evening session – from 5 p.m., intermission between 7 p.m. and 7.30 p.m.  

9–12 October 2025 – Stage II
Start of morning session – 10:00 a.m., intermission between 12:00 p.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Start of evening session – 5:00 p.m., intermission between 7:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

14–16 October 2025 – Stage III
Start of morning session – 10:00 a.m., intermission between 12:00–12:30 p.m.
Start of evening session – 5:00 p.m., intermission between 7:00–7:30 p.m.

17 October 2025 – Commemoration of the 176th anniversary of Chopin’s death
Start time – 8.30 p.m.

18–20 October 2025 – Finals
Start time – 6 p.m.

21 October 2025 – 1st concert of the winners
Start time – 7 p.m.

22 October 2025 – 2nd concert of the winners
Start time – 7 p.m.

23 October 2025 – 3rd concert of the winners
Start time – 7 p.m.