From October 1 to 22, 2025, Hala Koszyki will transform into a unique Fan Zone filled with the musical emotions of the Chopin Competition

A special highlight of the project will be a photography exhibition by Wojciech Grzędziński – one of Poland’s most outstanding photojournalists and a World Press Photo laureate. The exhibition captures the last four editions of the Competition – their atmosphere, preparations, the feelings and emotions of the participants – condensed into 21 photographs and a slideshow

“A whole life distilled into a few dozen minutes of performance. A trial of nerves and skills. Facing fellow competitors and the awareness of being judged by the world’s greatest pianists. Above all, confronting oneself. The culmination of preparations and the finale of an emotional journey. A once-in-five-years chance, set in motion by the music of Fryderyk Chopin. Winning? It opens doors to a career and secures a place in music history…” – sum up Wojciech Grzędziński, author of the exhibition

Why should you see the exhibition?
– it’s a chance to look at the Chopin Competition “behind the scenes,” through the eyes of its official photographer
– Wojciech Grzędziński’s photographs have been awarded in prestigious contests such as World Press Photo, Visa d’Or, Sony World Photography Awards, Grand Press Photo, and many others.

This exhibition will allow you to experience even more deeply the magical atmosphere of the Chopin Competition and see how music unites people across borders.

Practical Information:
Exhibition opening: October 1 at 19:00
October 2-22, 2025 | open daily 10:00–21:00
Hala Koszyki, ul. Koszykowa 63, Warsaw (Level 0)
Free admission

We warmly invite you!

With thanks to the Fryderyk Chopin Institute for making the photographs available.

The exhibition is co-financed by the Polish National Foundation.
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Organizers: Hala Koszyki | Julian Cochran Foundation
Patron: Polish National Foundation
Strategic Partner: PKO BP
Honorary Patronage: National Centre for Culture | Embassy of Greece | Embassy of Georgia
Media Partner: TVP Kultura
Partners: Yamaha, Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak, Taylor Wessing, Greenfield Technologies, Sony, Korean Cultural Center