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

ORLEN continues its partnership with the Fryderyk Chopin Institute

The continuation of this partnership will enable the implementation of a wide-ranging programme of musical events designed to promote the composer’s legacy in Poland and around the world.

The 13th International Masterclass Course for Young Pianists in Radziejowice

The 13th edition of the International Masterclass Course for Young Pianists organized by The Fryderyk Chopin Institute in cooperation with the House of Creative Arts in Radziejowice will take place from August 16 to 23, 2026 at the Palace in Radziejowice.

400 hours of music – summary of the Chopin Effect project

The Chopin Effect” is one of the most important and far-reaching projects that emerged in the aftermath of the 19th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw.