Bowdoin International Music Festival (Brunswick, ME)

The Bowdoin International Music Festival is one of Brunswick, Maine’s signature summer arts events and one of the leading classical music institutes in the world. Founded in 1964, the Festival brings exceptional young musicians to Bowdoin College for an intensive season of study with renowned faculty, guest artists, and composers. Through concerts, masterclasses, lectures, student performances, community programs, and family events, the Festival connects world-class music education with unforgettable public performances.

The 2026 season runs June 29 through August 7 and features a full summer of concerts in Brunswick, including faculty and guest artist performances, chamber music, contemporary works, Festival Orchestra programs, and appearances by internationally recognized musicians and ensembles. Highlights include the Ying Quartet, Lysander Piano Trio, Ensemble Dal Niente, Brentano String Quartet, Shanghai Quartet, Jupiter String Quartet, Frank Huang & Friends, Zlatomir Fung performing Tchaikovsky, and Jon Nakamatsu performing Rachmaninoff.

With ticketed concerts, free community events, student performances, masterclasses, lectures, and livestreamed programs, the 2026 Bowdoin International Music Festival offers visitors and residents a rare opportunity to experience extraordinary classical music in the heart of downtown Brunswick.

FULL SCHEDULE HERE: https://www.bowdoinfestival.org/events/list/

Location: Multiple locations in Brunswick, Maine.

For the latest information & tickets, please visit: bowdoinfestival.org