Each August Staunton Music Festival welcomes over 80 acclaimed professionals from around the world to perform in 30 events. Multiple concerts daily make for an exhilarating immersion in chamber, vocal, and symphonic music. The days are given over to one-hour, free admission programs, while the evenings come alive with longer, ticketed concerts preceded by special dinners and short lectures. And for those who enjoy music after dark, look for the Nightcap concerts that take place at 10:00 pm in interesting spaces downtown. 

In August 2026 the Summer Festival will return for its 28th season. Some of the planned highlights include a grand Bach-themed program on opening night (with Brazilian influence); Mozart's Don Giovanni as finale; performances and works by bandoneon virtuoso JP Jofre; musical dramas by Benjamin Britten, Leah Reid, and Jake Heggie; multiple concerts celebrating minor masters and marginalized voices; chamber works from across five centuries; Nightcaps and Pop-Ups, and so much more. From Monteverdi to Mozart's "Jupiter" Symphony and music from Biber to Bernstein, August 2026 is shaping up for magical experiences! 

SAVE THE DATES!  All program details will be posted online by January 1, 2026.