Carmel Bach Festival

Carmel Bach Festival

11
Jul
Date
11 Jul (Saturday)
Time
Jul 11 – 25
Venue
Sunset Center, San Carlos St
Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA, United States
📝 Useful Information

The 89th Season of the Carmel Bach Festival is scheduled to take place from July 11–25, 2026, in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. This year’s theme, "The Nature of Sound," explores the intersection of music, nature, and human connection. 

The festival features a 15-day program of world-class classical music, including: 

Performances are held at iconic venues across the Monterey Peninsula, including: 

Would you like a more detailed daily schedule for a specific week of the festival, or perhaps recommendations for lodging near the Sunset Center? 

2026 Performance Highlights 
Venues and Locations 
Ticketing Information 
Main Concerts: Major works such as Haydn’s The Seasons, Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, Handel’s Water Music, and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 ("Pastoral").
Featured Composer: Puerto Rican composer Angélica Negrón will have several works featured, including a program she personally curated.
Special Collaborations: Counterpoint, a unique performance blending piano by Conrad Tao and tap dance by Caleb Teicher, and a world premiere by George Meyer for mandolinists Mike Marshall and Caterina Lichtenberg.
Variety of Events: Beyond orchestra concerts, the schedule includes chamber music, solo recitals, open masterclasses, and educational lectures.
Sunset Center: The primary venue located at San Carlos St & 9th Ave, Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Carmel Mission Basilica: A historic site for atmospheric choral and instrumental works.
Carmel Mission Basilica
Other Venues: All Saints' Episcopal Church, Church in the Forest, and the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History.
: All Saints' Episcopal Church, Church in the Forest, and the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
, Church in the Forest, and the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
, and the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
Sale Dates: Single tickets and packages went on sale to the general public on March 16, 2026.
Discounts: An "Early Bird" discount is available until June 1, 2026.
Contact: You can purchase through the Carmel Bach Festival website, by phone at 831-624-1521, or in person at the box office located at 10th and Mission.
10th and Mission
near the Sunset Center?
Updated at 22 Mar 2026
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