The 2026 Cliburn Festival: America 250 will take place March 26–29, 2026, at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. The 2026 Cliburn Festival explores the ways music reflects the American experience over the last 250 years, bringing together a group of artists to present music written in, inspired by, and reflective of the United States of America.

Cliburn Festival artists will come together to explore the expanding canon of American music, in a diverse program of solo, chamber, and vocal works in five concerts over four days. The Festival features pianists Peter Dugan (Host of NPR's From the Top), Avery Gagliano (2020 National Chopin Competition first-prize winner), and Jonathan Mamora (2025 Cliburn competitor).The artists-in-residence will be joined by mezzo-soprano Kara Dugan and an ensemble of string musicians to showcase the versatility and variety of American music.

Single tickets and subscription packages for the 2026 Cliburn Festival are on sale now. Single tickets start at $22. Five-concert subscription packages start at $80. Tickets can be purchased at Cliburn.org or by calling the box office at 817.212.4280.