Peninsula Music Festival

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Symphony Series | Chamber Music Series | Recital Series

Single tickets $30-$75, Students/Children $10 - any series, any seat, any time!

This week our wonderful sustaining committee held its annual membership brunch. It was a lovely, well-attended event. A...
06/12/2026

This week our wonderful sustaining committee held its annual membership brunch. It was a lovely, well-attended event. At the conclusion, the skies opened up and poured buckets of rain just as people were trying to leave. The creative and eco-conscious members quickly recycled the tablecloths into “rainproof capes.”

If you are looking for a volunteer group to join with really fun and quick thinking people, this is the one!  Please go to www.musicfestival.com for more information.

When we programmed the music of Harry Potter during our “Wizardry and Wonder” concert, we hoped it would be an opportuni...
06/11/2026

When we programmed the music of Harry Potter during our “Wizardry and Wonder” concert, we hoped it would be an opportunity for families to experience the orchestra together. Whether you’re introducing a child to their first symphony concert or sharing music you love with the next generation, this is a performance designed to create lasting memories. We hope you’ll help spread the word to get our youth interested in the magic of music!

Get tickets to Wizardry and Wonder: The Music of John Williams on August 11 at our website!

You won’t want to miss the 5th concert on the schedule this season at PMF when fan favorite Stewart Goodyear returns! Ti...
06/05/2026

You won’t want to miss the 5th concert on the schedule this season at PMF when fan favorite Stewart Goodyear returns! Tickets available on our website.

“One of the best pianists of his generation”
— THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER

“...pristine technique, abundant vitality, fascinating attention to detail and a composer’s grasp of overall structure.”
— THE NEW YORK TIMES

“A phenomenon”
— LOS ANGELES TIMES

An Evening with Mozart
August 13

Experience the elegance, wit, and timeless beauty of one of history’s most beloved composers in An Evening with Mozart. This program balances two of Mozart’s greatest masterpieces with a stunning piano concerto featuring Stewart Goodyear, an audience favorite who is returning to the Peninsula Music Festival by popular demand.

Pianist Stewart Goodyear, known for his incredible technique and expressive depth, has performed with the PMF several times and has become a true favorite of our Door County community. His return, by popular demand, is one of the most anticipated events of the 2026 season. Watching a performer of his caliber tackle the delicate brilliance of Mozart in our intimate concert hall is a rare treat that brings a “big-city” concerto experience directly to Door County.

Proclaimed “a phenomenon” by the Los Angeles Times and “one of the best pianists of his generation” by the Philadelphia Inquirer, Goodyear is a true titan of the keyboard. Renowned worldwide for his “Sonatathon” performances—where he performs all 32 Beethoven piano sonatas in a single day—his technical brilliance is matched only by his deep, soulful expressivity. A multi-Juno Award nominee who has graced the stages of the New York Philharmonic and the Chicago Symphony, watching Goodyear perform is an experience unto itself.

🎵 Program

Mozart | Overture to The Magic Flute: Start the evening with the noble and mysterious chords of one of the world’s most beloved operas. It is a perfect, high-energy opening that sets a magical tone for the night.

Mozart | Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major: Stewart Goodyear takes center stage for this masterpiece. Famous for its heart-breakingly beautiful slow movement and its joyful, bubbling finale, it is the perfect showcase for Goodyear’s signature blend of power and grace.

Mozart | Symphony No. 39 in E-flat Major: The evening concludes with one of Mozart’s final and most sophisticated symphonies. It is a work of grand scale and sunny disposition, ensuring you leave the theater feeling uplifted.

All Mozart. One of the world’s finest pianists. A perfect summer night in Door County. Don’t miss this spectacular evening!

We can’t begin to tell you how excited we are to welcome back internationally acclaimed violinist James Ehnes to the Pen...
05/28/2026

We can’t begin to tell you how excited we are to welcome back internationally acclaimed violinist James Ehnes to the Peninsula Music Festival. You need to experience him in person to truly understand why he has received two Grammy Awards, three Gramophone Awards, and twelve Juno Awards—the most of any classical musician. He’ll be performing two nights, and if you can, you should experience both. Each program offers something completely different—and both promise to be unforgettable.

Find out more about his upcoming concerts!

Two-Time Grammy Award-Winning Violinist James Ehnes Returns to Peninsula Music Festival for the 2026 Season May 12, 2026 by Laurel Ciohon Door County, Wis. (May 12, 2026) — The Peninsula Music Festival (PMF) will welcome internationally acclaimed, two-time Grammy Award-winning violinist James Ehne...

Mya Ploor, our Special Projects Manager and Birthday Girl 🎂 is showing off our new sign!
05/26/2026

Mya Ploor, our Special Projects Manager and Birthday Girl 🎂 is showing off our new sign!

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend as we remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifi...
05/22/2026

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend as we remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. 🇺🇸❤️

Our very own President Lisa Harper had a featured article in this week’s Door County Pulse’s Culture Club!
05/19/2026

Our very own President Lisa Harper had a featured article in this week’s Door County Pulse’s Culture Club!

by LISA HARPER, Peninsula Music Festival president Opportunities to hear recorded music abound. One needs only to click a few buttons to hear beautiful orchestral music in our cars, kitchens […]

Thank you to the Door County Rotary Club for welcoming our President & CEO Lisa Harper to speak about Peninsula Music Fe...
05/18/2026

Thank you to the Door County Rotary Club for welcoming our President & CEO Lisa Harper to speak about Peninsula Music Festival.

At PMF, we believe great music has the power to bring people together, strengthen communities, and create meaningful connections across generations. We’re always grateful for opportunities to share that mission with local organizations and community groups.

Presentation topics include:

• Why Live Music Still Matters in a Streaming World
• Reinventing Retirement & Leading With Experience
• Building Community Through the Arts
• Why the Arts Matter in Challenging Times
• Why Great Music Belongs in Small Communities
• Lessons Learned From Leading a Music Organization

If your organization is interested in hosting a future PMF presentation or conversation with Lisa Harper, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’d love to connect.

On Wednesday night, longtime Peninsula Music Festival supporter and friend Michael J. Schmitz was honored at the Wiscons...
05/15/2026

On Wednesday night, longtime Peninsula Music Festival supporter and friend Michael J. Schmitz was honored at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music’s 2026 Annual Gala at the Bradley Symphony Center in Milwaukee.

The evening celebrated Michael’s extraordinary generosity, leadership, and lasting impact on arts and music education throughout Wisconsin.

From Door County to Milwaukee, Michael’s support has helped strengthen and enrich countless organizations, including Peninsula Music Festival, Midsummer’s Music, the Door County Land Trust, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, and many more.

Michael has been an important part of the PMF family for many years, and we are deeply grateful for his kindness, generosity, and belief in the power of music and the arts to bring people together.

Please join us in congratulating and thanking Michael for the tremendous impact he continues to make in Wisconsin communities and beyond.

Our office is now open Monday - Thursday from 10am-4pm, and in June we will be open  Monday - Friday 10am-4pm. Stop by t...
05/13/2026

Our office is now open Monday - Thursday from 10am-4pm, and in June we will be open
Monday - Friday 10am-4pm. Stop by to get your tickets to the 2026 Peninsula Music Festival! We look forward to seeing you again!

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10431 N. Water Street
Ephraim, WI
54211

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 12pm - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

(920) 854-4060

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