General schedule of the 19th Chopin Competition

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 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., intermission between 12:00 p.m. and 12:30 p.m.  
Start of evening session – from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., intermission between 7:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.  

9–12 October 2025 – Stage II
Start of morning session – from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., intermission between 12:00 p.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Start of evening session – from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., intermission between 7:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

14–16 October 2025 – Stage III
Start of morning session – from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., intermission between 12:00 p.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Start of evening session – from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., intermission between 7:30 p.m. and 8:00 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 – from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., ntermission between 7:50 p.m. and 8:10 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.

The times given for intermissions during auditions and the end of individual sessions are for reference only and may vary depending on the participant's programme.