Gather your friends and family, and letâs create memories that will last a lifetime.
Join us from June 8th to 22nd for an unforgettable celebration of music and community.
30+ Concerts over 2 Weeks!!
From Beethovenâs timeless cello sonatas to the captivating fusion of classical and jazz in Claude Bollingâs âSuite for Cello and Jazz Piano Trio,â immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of musical excellence.
Donât miss out on this extraordinary event â get your tickets now!
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SE Michigan Venues:
#seligmanperformingartscenter
@kirkinthehills
St. Hugo of the Hills Parish
@templebethelmi
Detroit Institute of Arts @diadetroit@kerrytownconcerthouse@mongersprovisions
St. Matthewâs & St. Josephâs Episcopal Church Detroit
@bloomfieldtwppubliclibrary@wassermanprojects
We are exactly 1 month away from Opening Night of the Festival!
Here is a quick glance at the first week of our Time Signature Series concerts. Tickets are selling fast, save your seats today!
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Connect with the Festival beyond the music!
Beyond our main season concerts, we invite you to take part in our special engagement eventsâunique opportunities to connect more deeply with the Festival community. These gatherings are designed to celebrate not just the music, but the vibrant exchange between the arts, our patrons, and Festival leadership. From exclusive conversations to joyful celebrations, each event offers a meaningful way to enrich your connection to the Festival and the people who bring it to life.
We hope youâll join us in celebrating these rare moments behindâtheâscenes with the Festival! Visit our website to learn more about these unique events.
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What if music felt less like a performanceâand more like a conversation?
This June, the Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival invites you into something different. In Time Signatures (June 14â27, 2026), each concert reveals a new rhythmâbold, reflective, playfulâbrought to life by world-class artists in an intimate setting where every note matters.
You donât need to know anything about classical music. Just bring your curiosityâand experience what happens when musicians truly listen to one another, and to you.
đ Tickets from $45 | Students $15
âš Flexible optionsâcome once or explore the full journey
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Festival Friday Flashback!
With just 7 weeks to go until opening night of our 2026 Festival, weâre taking a moment to celebrate an incredible journeyâ12 unforgettable seasons with our Artistic Director, Paul Watkins.
Over the coming weeks, join us as we travel down memory lane, revisiting past themes, favorite quotes, and standout performances that have defined Paulâs inspiring tenure.
This week, we travel back to 2015 for New Beginnings: Making Music in America. Paul Watkins had just succeeded James Tocco as the Festival's new Artistic Director, ushering in a new era of leadership. His inaugural Festival highlighted contemporary innovation alongside masterworks and featured the world premiere of Hand Eye, commissioned for eighth blackbird by the composer collective Sleeping Giant.
Stay tuned for a weekly look back at the moments that made each season so special!
We are excited to welcome two powerhouse pianists to the Festival this year!
The real life marriage of concert pianist @alessiobax and @lucillechung , with their abundant artistic chemistry, passion, and stunning virtuosity, has led to one of the most appealing and impressive piano duos of our time.
They will present a dazzling concert full of French elegance and rhythmic fire on Friday, June 19 | 7 PM at St. Hugo of the Hills.
To learn more about this dynamic duo and their upcoming concert, visit our website. Link in bio.
Bridge | Beethoven | Barber | Mendelssohn
Join the Festival as we highlight the talent of our Shouse Institute ensembles. Performing lyrical, dramatic, and rhythmically spirited chamber works from Beethoven's âLobkowitzâ to Mendelssohn's Piano Trio No. 2 in C minor.
To learn more, visit our website!
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From Shouse Institute artists to featured Festival Artists, we welcome back the Calidore String Quartet!
Calidore first appeared with the Festival in 2014 and 2015 as participants in the Shouse Institute. In 2026, they return as Festival Artists, performing on the Time Signature Series.
We hope you enjoy these fun pictures from their time as Shouse Artists!
Visit our website to learn more about Calidore and where you can see them perform this June. greatlakeschambermusic.org/artist/calidore/
There are a lot of ways to enjoy the Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival!
At the heart of metro Detroit, we bring people together to celebrate the artistry, intimacy, and innovation of chamber music. Whether youâre a longtime enthusiast or new to this art form, we invite you to join us for extraordinary performances, creative collaborations, and meaningful connections.
Visit our website to learn more about the different concerts we offer.
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We are excited to welcome you to join us for the first concert of our 2026 Festival. A vibrant, large-scale celebration featuring baroque brilliance and contemporary energy, our opening night concert is sure to leave a lasting impression as we celebrate the legacy of Paul Watkins.
To learn more about the concert and to purchase tickets, visit our website: greatlakeschambermusic.org/event/openingnight
Introducing the Festival Flex Pass!
Think of the Festival Flex Pass Subscription as your personal blueprint for the Great Lakes Chamber Music Festivalâdesigned for flexibility, value, and ease! You choose how many concerts you want. Plan ahead and order in advance or decide as you go!
To learn more about the Festival Flex Pass Subscription, visit our website: greatlakeschambermusic.org/tickets/subscribe-and-save
