During the first elimination stage of the Toscanini Competition, which will take place from 31 August to 2 September 2025, the twelve selected competitors will be given one hour each to conduct and lead the assigned repertoire in a rehearsal with the orchestra.

The Second Stage of the competition - open to the public - will take place on 3 and 4 September 2025 at

On 5 and 6 September 2025, rehearsal sessions with the orchestra will be held at the Auditorium Paganini in Parma. During these sessions, the 3 finalist candidates will be assessed by the International Jury. This rehearsal will be open to the public.

There will be a Final Concert on Sunday, 7 September 2025 at 5 p.m. at the Auditorium Paganini in Parma, followed by