2026 Minnesota Beethoven Festival Season Lineup Announced

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The Minnesota Beethoven Festival returns in 2026 for their nineteenth season, presenting a full concert schedule of internationally acclaimed classical artists.

The season opens on June 28, 2026 with famed pianist Sir Stephen Hough, and concludes on July 19, 2026 with the Minnesota Orchestra. Artists new to the Festival include pianist Aristo Sham, celebrated violinist Leonidas Kavakos, and renowned cellist Alisa Weilerstein with pianist Inon Barnatan. Making their triumphant return, MBF favorites Joshua Bell and Academy of St Martin in the Fields will present two different programs over two evenings, June 30 and July 1.

The King’s Singers, the beloved Lake Park Pops concert, and the Ariel Quartet are also returning this season. “We are thrilled to continue welcoming the world’s top classical talent to Winona,” says Artistic & Managing Director Ned Kirk. “We have an incredible lineup this summer, ranging from recent Cliburn Gold Medalist Aristo Sham, to legendary performers like Sir Stephen Hough, and the Academy of St Martin in the Fields.”

Tickets will go on sale online only at mnbeethovenfestival.org on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

 

2026 Minnesota Beethoven Festival Concerts

  • June 28: Stephen Hough, piano
  • June 30 & July 1: Joshua Bell & Academy of St Martin in the Fields
  • July 7: Alisa Weilerstein, cello & Inon Barnatan, piano
  • July 9: The King’s Singers
  • July 11: Minnesota Orchestra Pops Concert
  • July 12: Leonidas Kavakos, violin & Enrico Pace, piano
  • July 14: Aristo Sham, piano
  • July 16: Ariel String Quartet
  • July 19: Minnesota Orchestra
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