Classical Tahoe Music Festival
February 24, 2026 | Member Submitted
July 11- August 9, 2026 – Presented on the Campus of the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe
Join us under the pines for our 15th Season, featuring four weeks of orchestra, jazz, and chamber music. In 2026, we celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary by including music by American composers or works inspired by the American experience on every concert program. With a star-studded lineup and breathtaking scenery, this season is set to be our most inspiring and memorable yet.
Festival Highlights
Jazz legend and master saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi, former member of the Dave Brubeck Quartet
Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1
Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7
Copland’s Appalachian Spring Suite
Dvořák’s String Quintet “American”
Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade
Harpist Emmanuel Ceysson
Popular opera arias and spirituals with tenor Limmie Pulliam
Lake Tahoe Dance Collective returns with dancers from NYC Ballet, Boston Ballet, & Ballet Arizona
…and much more!
New in 2026An intimate recital of Beethoven Sonatas with pianist Gilles Vonsattel andsunset chamber music at Sugar Bowl Resort overlooking Lake Mary.
Read on below for the full 2026 season highlights and program details.