The 51st anniversary of Krystian Zimerman’s victory in the Chopin Competition

‘For the first time […], in the competition’s half-century history, a contender for the Grand Prix emerged right from the start, his outstanding talent putting him ahead of all his rivals’.

The Fryderyk Chopin Institute awarded in the ‘Influential 2026’ competition in the ‘Influential Digital Culture’ category

The committee recognised the Chopin Competition as an event proving that something to do with culture can break into the mainstream.

„Chopin Effect” educational concerts – October schedule

Institutions, artists and instrument hire firms have their hands full this autumn.

2027 – The Year of Jerzy Żurawlew

The commemoration of Żurawlew next year coincides with the 100th anniversary of the Competition.

International musicological conference 'Through the Prism of Chopin: The Cultural Life of the Piano (1927–2027)'

We invite you to reflect on the past century of performance traditions, both within the Competition and beyond.

What will we play this year? Educational programs as part of the Chopin Effect

Play, joy, and the pleasure derived from engaging with music will be the common thread running through all the planned events.

Opening of the temporary exhibition in China

The ‘Meeting Chopin’ exhibition will be open to visitors from 25 July this year

Summer Stage in Żelazowa Wola 2026

The first concert as part of the Żelazowa Wola summer scene will take place on 15 August