Classical music festivals bring together orchestras, conductors, soloists, chamber ensembles, and audiences for concentrated seasons of live performances. Festivals range from major summer orchestral programs to intimate chamber music series and take place in concert halls, universities, historic venues, and outdoor settings throughout the United States and Canada.
Classical Music Festivals 2026–2027
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Upcoming Classical Music Festivals
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- Oct1720267:30 PMSatWeekend EventHarmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival FinalsExhibit Hall at Marin Center
94903, 20 Ave of the Flags San Rafael, CA94903, 20 Ave of the Flags San Rafael, CA, USFrom $90Avg. price ~ $137Tickets Available: 78View Tickets - Oct2220267:30 PMThuBest ValueEdmonton Symphony Orchestra: Jean-Marie Zeitouni - Rachmaninoff FestivalFrancis Winspear CentreT5J 4X8, 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square Northwest Edmonton, ABT5J 4X8, 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square Northwest Edmonton, AB, CAFrom $41Avg. price ~ $47Tickets Remaining: 2View Tickets
- Oct2220267:30 PMThuBest ValueRochester Philharmonic Orchestra: Piano Festival Week 1Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra: Piano Festival Week 1Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre14604, 26 Gibbs Street Rochester, NY14604, 26 Gibbs Street Rochester, NY, USFrom $42Avg. price ~ $83Tickets Available: 107View Tickets
- Oct2420267:30 PMSatBest ValueWeekend EventRochester Philharmonic Orchestra: Piano Festival Week 1Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra: Piano Festival Week 1Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre14604, 26 Gibbs Street Rochester, NY14604, 26 Gibbs Street Rochester, NY, USFrom $43Avg. price ~ $82Tickets Available: 86View Tickets
- Oct3120267:30 PMSatBest ValueWeekend EventRochester Philharmonic Orchestra: Piano Festival Week 2Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra: Piano Festival Week 2Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre14604, 26 Gibbs Street Rochester, NY14604, 26 Gibbs Street Rochester, NY, USFrom $41Avg. price ~ $87Tickets Available: 63View Tickets
- Nov0120262:00 PMSunBest ValueWeekend EventRochester Philharmonic Orchestra: Piano Festival Week 2Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra: Piano Festival Week 2Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre14604, 26 Gibbs Street Rochester, NY14604, 26 Gibbs Street Rochester, NY, USFrom $43Avg. price ~ $101Tickets Available: 101View Tickets
- Nov15202612:00 PMSunWeekend EventGlocal Piano Festival: Road to the Busoni 66th Piano CompetitionGlocal Piano Festival: Road to the Busoni 66th Piano CompetitionAventura Arts & Cultural Center - Aventura • 330 seatsAventura Arts & Cultural Center - Aventura33180, 3385 NE 188th Street Miami, FL33180, 3385 NE 188th Street Miami, FL, USFrom $73Avg. price ~ $84Tickets Remaining: 16View Tickets
- Dec1120267:30 PMFriAmerican Festival Pops OrchestraMerchant Hall At Hylton Performing Arts Center • 1,123 seatsMerchant Hall At Hylton Performing Arts Center20110, 10960 George Mason Circle Manassas, VA20110, 10960 George Mason Circle Manassas, VA, USFrom $62Avg. price ~ $92Tickets Available: 64View Tickets
- Dec1720267:00 PMThuHigh DemandKansas City Symphony: Christmas FestivalHelzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1,600 seatsHelzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts64108, 1601 Broadway Kansas City, MO64108, 1601 Broadway Kansas City, MO, USFrom $70Avg. price ~ $153Tickets Available: 412View Tickets
- Dec1820267:00 PMFriBest ValueBach Festival IBach Festival ISt. Francis Auditorium at New Mexico Museum of Art87501, 107 W Palace Ave Santa Fe, NM87501, 107 W Palace Ave Santa Fe, NM, USFrom $45Avg. price ~ $122Tickets Available: 119View Tickets
- Dec1820267:00 PMFriHigh DemandKansas City Symphony: Christmas FestivalHelzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1,600 seatsHelzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts64108, 1601 Broadway Kansas City, MO64108, 1601 Broadway Kansas City, MO, USFrom $71Avg. price ~ $154Tickets Available: 395View Tickets
- Dec1920261:00 PMSatHigh DemandWeekend EventKansas City Symphony: Christmas FestivalHelzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1,600 seatsHelzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts64108, 1601 Broadway Kansas City, MO64108, 1601 Broadway Kansas City, MO, USFrom $78Avg. price ~ $222Tickets Available: 99View Tickets
- Dec1920264:00 PMSatBest ValueWeekend EventBach Festival IBach Festival ISt. Francis Auditorium at New Mexico Museum of Art87501, 107 W Palace Ave Santa Fe, NM87501, 107 W Palace Ave Santa Fe, NM, USFrom $43Avg. price ~ $121Tickets Available: 181View Tickets
- Dec1920267:00 PMSatHigh DemandWeekend EventKansas City Symphony: Christmas FestivalHelzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1,600 seatsHelzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts64108, 1601 Broadway Kansas City, MO64108, 1601 Broadway Kansas City, MO, USFrom $70Avg. price ~ $170Tickets Available: 283View Tickets
- Dec1920267:30 PMSatWeekend EventGlacier Symphony: The Snowman Christmas FestivalGlacier Symphony: The Snowman Christmas FestivalMcClaren Hall At Wachholz College Center59901, 795 Grandview Drive Kalispell, MT59901, 795 Grandview Drive Kalispell, MT, USFrom $87Avg. price ~ $144Tickets Available: 60View Tickets
- Dec2020262:00 PMSunHigh DemandWeekend EventKansas City Symphony: Christmas FestivalHelzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1,600 seatsHelzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts64108, 1601 Broadway Kansas City, MO64108, 1601 Broadway Kansas City, MO, USFrom $71Avg. price ~ $147Tickets Available: 313View Tickets
- Dec2020263:00 PMSunBest ValueWeekend EventBach Festival IIBach Festival IISt. Francis Auditorium at New Mexico Museum of Art87501, 107 W Palace Ave Santa Fe, NM87501, 107 W Palace Ave Santa Fe, NM, USFrom $43Avg. price ~ $109Tickets Remaining: 4View Tickets
- Dec2020267:00 PMSunHigh DemandWeekend EventKansas City Symphony: Christmas FestivalHelzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1,600 seatsHelzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts64108, 1601 Broadway Kansas City, MO64108, 1601 Broadway Kansas City, MO, USFrom $79Avg. price ~ $195Tickets Available: 119View Tickets
- Dec2120267:00 PMMonBest ValueBach Festival IIBach Festival IISt. Francis Auditorium at New Mexico Museum of Art87501, 107 W Palace Ave Santa Fe, NM87501, 107 W Palace Ave Santa Fe, NM, USFrom $43Avg. price ~ $120Tickets Available: 203View Tickets
- Dec2120267:30 PMMonBest ValueSeattle Symphony: A Festival of Lessons and CarolsBenaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium • 2,500 seatsBenaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium98111, 200 University Street Seattle, WA98111, 200 University Street Seattle, WA, USFrom $44Avg. price ~ $107Tickets Available: 311View Tickets
- Dec2220267:00 PMTueBest ValueBach Festival IIBach Festival IISt. Francis Auditorium at New Mexico Museum of Art87501, 107 W Palace Ave Santa Fe, NM87501, 107 W Palace Ave Santa Fe, NM, USFrom $43Avg. price ~ $109Tickets Remaining: 4View Tickets
- Dec2920267:00 PMTueBest ValueBach Festival IIIBach Festival IIISt. Francis Auditorium at New Mexico Museum of Art87501, 107 W Palace Ave Santa Fe, NM87501, 107 W Palace Ave Santa Fe, NM, USFrom $43Avg. price ~ $120Tickets Available: 180View Tickets
- Dec3020267:00 PMWedBest ValueBach Festival IIIBach Festival IIISt. Francis Auditorium at New Mexico Museum of Art87501, 107 W Palace Ave Santa Fe, NM87501, 107 W Palace Ave Santa Fe, NM, USFrom $43Avg. price ~ $151Tickets Remaining: 8View Tickets
- Jan2820278:00 PMThuPacific Symphony: Alexander Shelley - Beethoven Revolution FestivalSegerstrom Center For The Arts - Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall92626, 600 Town Center Drive Costa Mesa, CA92626, 600 Town Center Drive Costa Mesa, CA, USFrom $57Avg. price ~ $149Tickets Available: 146View Tickets
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Orchestral Festivals
- Large-scale symphonic performances featuring leading orchestras and conductors.
Piano Festivals
- Recitals, concertos, competitions, and performances by leading pianists.
Bach Festivals
- Concert series devoted to Bach and Baroque repertoire.
Chamber Music Festivals
- Intimate performances by chamber ensembles, quartets, and soloists.
Opera Festivals
- Seasonal festivals featuring fully staged and concert opera productions.
Contemporary Classical Festivals
- Festivals presenting new compositions and modern classical music.
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Classical Music Festivals FAQ
Answers to common questions about classical music festivals.
What are the best classical music festivals in the United States?
Tanglewood, Aspen Music Festival, Ravinia Festival, Bravo! Vail, Grand Teton Music Festival, Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, and Oregon Bach Festival are among the best-known classical music festivals in the United States.
When is classical music festival season?
Use the Classical Music Festivals directory to browse festivals by city, state, or province and compare upcoming concerts, venues, dates, performers, and ticket listings.
Where can I find classical music festivals near me?
Use the Classical Music Festivals directory to browse festivals by city, state, or province and compare upcoming concerts, venues, dates, performers, and ticket listings.
What are the biggest summer classical music festivals?
Major summer festivals include Tanglewood, Aspen Music Festival, Ravinia, Bravo! Vail, Grand Teton Music Festival, Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, and several major Canadian festivals.
Are there classical music festivals in Canada?
Yes. Canada hosts numerous classical music festivals, including Festival de Lanaudière, Ottawa Chamberfest, Toronto Summer Music, Festival of the Sound, Domaine Forget, and other regional festivals.
How much are classical music festival tickets?
Ticket prices depend on the festival, concert, performers, venue, seating location, and date. Some festivals also offer free outdoor performances, while premium concerts and seating may cost substantially more.