Instilling a lifelong love of classical music…

Recognized by BBC Music as one of the best classical music festivals in the country, the Sun Valley Music Festival presents exceptional, admission-free concerts in a spectacular setting—in tandem with tuition-free music education programs that inspire young musicians. Audiences and students alike can expect a memorable experience, with opportunities for people from all walks of life to listen, learn, and play.

The 2026 Winter Season, curated by guest violinist Benjamin Beilman, March 19–21. Click below for details.

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Sun Valley Music Festival Announces 42nd Summer Season: July 27-August 20, 2026

Announcing the 2026 Winter Season, featuring Benjamin Beilman in concert with Alasdair Neale and Festival Musicians

The Sun Valley Music Festival is featured in The Strad magazine.

Welcome to the 2026 Summer Season!

“I’m so excited about the lineup of works and artists for the season ahead,” commented Music Director Alasdair Neale. “From a brand-new commissioned work by Anna Clyne to a Pops Night celebration of the Great American Songbook, there truly is something for everyone. The orchestra shows its mettle in such symphonic classics as Mahler’s First Symphony and Elgar’s Enigma Variations. And last but not least there’s Brahms’s A German Requiem, sure to be a moving highlight of the season.”

–Alasdair Neale, Music Director

Where music and nature enhance each other—gloriously

For the last forty years, the Sun Valley Music Festival has presented must-see, must-hear, musical performances in a spectacular setting. Led by dynamic Music Director Alasdair Neale, and comprised of the best musicians from North America’s leading orchestras, the Festival attracts internationally-renowned soloists and over 50,000 concert-goers annually to it’s Winter and Summer Season concerts.

Inspiring the next generation of music lovers

The Festival’s year-round Music Institute advances the skills and personal development of young people. Through the Institute’s summer programs, students at all levels interact with professional musicians and guest artists and meet peers who share their passion for classical music. Year-round programs engage string, piano, and voice students through high school years, in partnership with the local school district.

A cultural and social treasure supported by the community

Through the generosity of hundreds of donors, patrons, and volunteers, Sun Valley Music Festival thrives as the largest privately supported, free-admission orchestra in the United States. Financial contributions large and small, countless volunteer hours, and the hospitality of the many families who host musicians in their homes, all come together to make the Festival a vibrant, shared, community enterprise.

The Sun Valley Music Festival is a tax-deductible charitable organization. Federal Tax ID: 82-0397940

Share in supporting your Festival

From its inception, dedicated, enthusiastic donors have made it possible for the Sun Valley Music Festival to stay true to its goal of instilling a lifelong love of classical music through the highest quality musical experiences and education—free of charge. Your support helps attract the best musicians from around the country, as well as guest artists from around the world, and funds expanding, innovative programming—accessible to all. Donors also enjoy an array of valued benefits.

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