White Lake Chamber Music Festival Unveils 2026 Summer Season
The White Lake Chamber Music Festival returns for its 17th season, July 16–25, 2026, bringing world-class chamber music to the beautiful White Lake area.
The festival opens Thursday, July 16 at 7:30 PM at Blodgett Hall, Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, with the Festival String Quartet joined by acclaimed pianist Kuang Hao Huang in a thrilling Piano Quintet program featuring works by Schumann and Dvořák.
Evening concerts throughout the ten-day festival include chamber music favorites by Mozart, Schumann, Brahms, Franck, Schubert, and more. Making its premier performance at the White Lake Chamber Music Festival will be the Blue Lake Faculty Brass Quintet at the White Lake Golf Course Pavilion. The season wraps up in a spirited Baroque concert including music by Bach, Corelli, Handel, and more. Following the final concert, Cabaret Night closes out the 2026 White Lake Chamber Music Festival at the Book Nook & Java Shop with song, food, and wine!
Popular 11 AM Salon Concerts return to the Book Nook & Java Shop, offering informal performances by outstanding chamber musicians in a relaxed, café-style setting.
New in 2026, the Festival introduces a free children’s concert at the Playhouse at White Lake, presented in partnership with area libraries and literacy organizations. Featuring narrator Anne Marie Hoover and pianist Kuang Hao Huang, the program brings classical music to life through storytelling and interactive learning.
Combining exceptional music with summer beaches, sunsets, and community charm, the White Lake Chamber Music Festival continues to be a cultural destination for audiences near and far.
The festival is made possible through the generous support of individuals and businesses. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Director Sondra Cross at 231-329-3056. For a complete schedule of events, visit www.whitelakemusic.org.
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