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
Discover classical music festivals across the United States and Canada.
Explore classical music festivals across the United States and Canada. Find upcoming orchestral concerts, chamber music festivals, summer classical music events, recital series, dates, venues, performers, schedules, and tickets.
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Upcoming Classical Music Festivals
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Upcoming Classical Music Festivals: 32
- Nov0120262:00 PMSunWeekend EventRochester Philharmonic Orchestra: Piano Festival Week 2Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra: Piano Festival Week 2Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
26 Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY 1460426 Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY 14604From $41Avg. price ~ $99Tickets Available: 104View 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 - Aventura3385 NE 188th Street, Miami, FL 331803385 NE 188th Street, Miami, FL 33180From $71Avg. price ~ $81Tickets Remaining: 18View Tickets
- Dec1120267:30 PMFriAmerican Festival Pops OrchestraMerchant Hall At Hylton Performing Arts Center • 1,123 seatsMerchant Hall At Hylton Performing Arts Center10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 2011010960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 20110From $58Avg. price ~ $90Tickets Available: 47View Tickets
- Dec1720267:00 PMThuKansas City Symphony: Christmas FestivalHelzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1,600 seatsHelzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 641081601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108From $61Avg. price ~ $119Tickets Available: 611View Tickets
- Dec1720267:30 PMThuSymphony Arlington: A Christmas FestivalArlington Music Hall • 1,100 seatsArlington Music Hall224 North Center Street, Arlington, TX 76011224 North Center Street, Arlington, TX 76011From $55Avg. price ~ $68Tickets Available: 44View Tickets
- Dec1820267:00 PMFriKansas City Symphony: Christmas FestivalHelzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1,600 seatsHelzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 641081601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108From $71Avg. price ~ $120Tickets Available: 327View Tickets
- Dec1820267:00 PMFriBach Festival IBach Festival ISt. Francis Auditorium at New Mexico Museum of Art107 W Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501107 W Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501From $45Avg. price ~ $114Tickets Available: 71View Tickets
- Dec1920261:00 PMSatWeekend EventKansas City Symphony: Christmas FestivalHelzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1,600 seatsHelzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 641081601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108From $61Avg. price ~ $119Tickets Available: 501View Tickets
- Dec1920264:00 PMSatWeekend EventBach Festival IBach Festival ISt. Francis Auditorium at New Mexico Museum of Art107 W Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501107 W Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501From $43Avg. price ~ $109Tickets Available: 61View Tickets
- Dec1920267:00 PMSatWeekend EventKansas City Symphony: Christmas FestivalHelzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1,600 seatsHelzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 641081601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108From $61Avg. price ~ $114Tickets Available: 577View Tickets
- Dec1920267:30 PMSatWeekend EventGlacier Symphony: The Snowman Christmas FestivalGlacier Symphony: The Snowman Christmas FestivalMcClaren Hall At Wachholz College Center795 Grandview Drive, Kalispell, MT 59901795 Grandview Drive, Kalispell, MT 59901From $87Avg. price ~ $142Tickets Available: 76View Tickets
- Dec2020262:00 PMSunWeekend EventKansas City Symphony: Christmas FestivalHelzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1,600 seatsHelzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 641081601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108From $71Avg. price ~ $123Tickets Available: 284View Tickets
- Dec2020263:00 PMSunWeekend EventBach Festival IIBach Festival IISt. Francis Auditorium at New Mexico Museum of Art107 W Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501107 W Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501From $43Avg. price ~ $116Tickets Available: 52View Tickets
- Dec2020267:00 PMSunWeekend EventKansas City Symphony: Christmas FestivalHelzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1,600 seatsHelzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 641081601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108From $61Avg. price ~ $116Tickets Available: 677View Tickets
- Dec2120267:00 PMMonBach Festival IIBach Festival IISt. Francis Auditorium at New Mexico Museum of Art107 W Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501107 W Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501From $43Avg. price ~ $125Tickets Available: 77View Tickets
- Dec2120267:30 PMMonSeattle Symphony: A Festival of Lessons and CarolsBenaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium • 2,500 seatsBenaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium200 University Street, Seattle, WA 98111200 University Street, Seattle, WA 98111From $48Avg. price ~ $91Tickets Available: 695View Tickets
- Dec2220267:00 PMTueBach Festival IIBach Festival IISt. Francis Auditorium at New Mexico Museum of Art107 W Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501107 W Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501From $43Avg. price ~ $118Tickets Available: 77View Tickets
- Dec2920267:00 PMTueBach Festival IIIBach Festival IIISt. Francis Auditorium at New Mexico Museum of Art107 W Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501107 W Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501From $44Avg. price ~ $117Tickets Available: 60View Tickets
- Dec3020267:00 PMWedBach Festival IIIBach Festival IIISt. Francis Auditorium at New Mexico Museum of Art107 W Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501107 W Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501From $43Avg. price ~ $122Tickets Available: 56View Tickets
- Jan0820277:00 PMFriMid-Michigan Band and Orchestra Festival ConcertWhiting Auditorium • 2,043 seatsWhiting Auditorium1241 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI 485031241 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI 48503From $30Avg. price ~ $36Tickets Available: 78View Tickets
- Jan2820278:00 PMThuPacific Symphony: Alexander Shelley - Beethoven Revolution FestivalSegerstrom Center For The Arts - Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626From $67Avg. price ~ $176Tickets Available: 111View Tickets
- Jan2920278:00 PMFriPacific Symphony: Alexander Shelley - Beethoven Revolution FestivalSegerstrom Center For The Arts - Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626From $70Avg. price ~ $188Tickets Available: 39View Tickets
- Jan3020278:00 PMSatWeekend EventPacific Symphony: Alexander Shelley - Beethoven Revolution FestivalSegerstrom Center For The Arts - Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626From $56Avg. price ~ $197Tickets Available: 85View Tickets
- Feb0420278:00 PMThuHigh DemandPacific Symphony: Alexander Shelley - Beethoven Revolution FestivalSegerstrom Center For The Arts - Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626From $163Avg. price ~ $295Tickets Remaining: 13View Tickets
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Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Rochester, NY, US
Festival Performances: 43
Next Performance: Nov 01, 2026 2:00 PM
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Glocal Piano Festival
Aventura Arts & Cultural Center - Aventura
Miami, FL, US
Festival Performances: 1
Next Performance: Nov 15, 2026 12:00 PM
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American Festival Pops Orchestra
Merchant Hall At Hylton Performing Arts Center
Manassas, VA, US
Festival Performances: 1
Next Performance: Dec 11, 2026 7:30 PM
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Kansas City Symphony
Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Kansas City, MO, US
Festival Performances: 73
Next Performance: Dec 17, 2026 7:00 PM
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Symphony Arlington
Arlington Music Hall
Arlington, TX, US
Festival Performances: 7
Next Performance: Dec 17, 2026 7:30 PM
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Bach Festival Classics Concert
St. Francis Auditorium at New Mexico Museum of Art
Santa Fe, NM, US
Festival Performances: 7
Next Performance: Dec 18, 2026 7:00 PM
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Glacier Symphony
McClaren Hall At Wachholz College Center
Kalispell, MT, US
Festival Performances: 13
Next Performance: Dec 19, 2026 7:30 PM
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Seattle Symphony
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium
Seattle, WA, US
Festival Performances: 74
Next Performance: Dec 21, 2026 7:30 PM
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Mid-Michigan Band and Orchestra Festival Concert
Whiting Auditorium
Flint, MI, US
Festival Performances: 1
Next Performance: Jan 08, 2027 7:00 PM
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Pacific Symphony
Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
Costa Mesa, CA, US
Festival Performances: 27
Next Performance: Jan 28, 2027 8:00 PM
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Houston Symphony
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts
Houston, TX, US
Festival Performances: 85
Next Performance: Feb 05, 2027 7:30 PM
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Midori
Peace Concert Hall At The Peace Center - SC
Greenville, SC, US
Festival Performances: 2
Next Performance: Feb 23, 2027 7:30 PM
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New York Youth Symphony Chamber Music Festival
Kaufman Music Center - NY
New York, NY, US
Festival Performances: 2
Next Performance: Apr 19, 2027 6:00 PM
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Types of Classical Music Festivals
Explore festivals by musical style and performance format.
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.
About Classical Music Festivals
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.