Caramoor

05/29/2026

We are thrilled to share that the Callisto Quartet and Clara Neubauer have been selected for the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center’s prestigious 2027 to 2030 Bowers Program!

This highly competitive three-season residency is a major springboard for the next generation of chamber music leaders. The Callisto Quartet served as our Ernst Stiefel String Quartet-in-Residence from 2020 to 2022, and Clara Neubauer was an Evnin Rising Star in 2025. We love seeing Caramoor alumni achieve such incredible milestones. Join us in celebrating their success!

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05/28/2026

Summer is calling and so is the music.
 
Join us as we kick off Caramoor’s 81st Summer Season with an unforgettable gala evening filled with music, connection, and celebration.
 
This year we honor Trustee Jane Donaldson and her late husband Bill with the Cultural Impact Award, and Kelli O’Hara for her artistic achievements and support of the arts.
 
This is our most important fundraiser of the year, supporting the music, gardens, historic home, and programs you love.
 
What to expect:
- Pre-concert cocktails in the Sunken Garden
- Premium seating for An Evening with Kelli O’Hara in the Venetian Theater
- A three-course dinner with fine wines
 
Secure your spot: Email [email protected] or call 914.232.1492 for ticket and table options.

05/23/2026

Thank you Martha Stewart for visiting Caramoor and enjoying our 2026 Rosen House Focus Tour: Inside Lucie’s Wardrobe!

Take Martha’s word for it…Book your tour today at https://caramoor.org/event/rosen-house-tour

“…guests can view the bold garments Lucie wore and treasured from the 1930s to the 1960s - the shimmering silks, elegant patterns, and vivid color palettes - and learn the captivating stories behind them.”

Read more:

https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/05/inside-lucie-rosens-wardrobe-at-the-caramoor-center-for-music-and-the-arts.html

If you're ever in the Westchester, New York area, I encourage you visit The Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts. This year, every Friday and Saturday through September 5th, guests can enjoy the Rosen House Focus Tour: Inside Lucie's Wardrobe, an interesting and historic exhibit of Lucie Rosen's u...

05/20/2026

One month until opening night!
 
Caramoor’s 2026 Summer Season begins this June with six performances that set the tone for summer in the gardens: a dazzling opening night with Kelli O’Hara and Orchestra of St. Luke’s; Dedicated Men of Zion sharing powerful vocal traditions; Hélène Grimaud in a piano recital; Isaac Mizrahi with his jazz band, blending iconic songs with his signature storytelling; a full day of folk, blues, and Americana at the American Roots Music Festival; and The Knights with Conrad Tao performing “Rhapsody in Blue.”
 
SAT, 6/20 - Kelli O’Hara & Orchestra of St. Luke’s
SUN 6/21 - Dedicated Men of Zion
THU 6/25 - Hélène Grimaud, piano
FRI 6/26 - Isaac Mizrahi
SAT 6/27 - American Roots Music Festival
SUN 6/28 - The Knights & Conrad Tao
 
It all begins here. Explore the full lineup by visitng the link in our bio.

Which show are you most excited for? Comment down below! 👇

05/19/2026

The Bedford Music Festival at Caramoor is back on Sunday, September 6, at 2:00pm. Come together for a full day of music, local food and drink, and fun for the whole family! Grab your lawn chairs, support our fantastic local vendors on site, and gather with your neighbors for a celebration that is as much about the community as it is about the music.

Doors open at 2:00pm with the first set starting at 2:45pm. Kids under 12 are free! Grab your friends and family for a day of food, fun, and great music.

To learn more about the artists performing, get tickets and VIP packages, please visit: https://caramoor.org/event/bedford-music-festival-at-caramoor-2026

The Lineup:
• The Motet
• Jamie McLean Band
• Summer Fling
• The Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays Music of Taylor Swift

Confirmed festival vendors include: Second Mouse Cheese Shop, Miss Mona Makes Ice Cream, It Must Have Been the Bake, Taiguey Company...plus many more to be announced!

05/15/2026

We are thrilled to see Caramoor featured in the latest issue of BBC Music Magazine entitled "25 Best Classical Music Festivals in USA and Canada 2026."

Our 2026 Summer Season is right around the corner, bringing an incredible lineup of outdoor performances to our beautiful venues from June 20 through August 2. Experience world-class classical highlights including Handel’s opera Tolomeo, baroque masterpieces from Les Arts Florissants, and pianist Hélène Grimaud performing Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms. Whether you are a fan of classical, jazz, roots, or global sounds, there is a performance waiting in your garden of great music.

Check out the full schedule today and start planning your summer music getaway.

Explore the 2026 Summer Season: https://caramoor.org/events/concerts

See the BBC Music Magazine's "Best Classical Music Festivals" issue: https://www.classical-music.com/live-music/festivals-usa-2026

Paul Riley picks out some of the best classical music festivals to look out for in the USA and Canada in 2026

05/12/2026

Sunset Yoga returns to the Sunken Garden. Transform your summer routine with mindful movement and restoration in one of our most tranquil outdoor spaces. These all levels sessions invite you to disconnect from the noise and experience the beauty of the grounds from a new perspective.
 
Secure your spot on the mat via the link in our bio.

05/12/2026

Celebrate Pride at Caramoor with the legendary Isaac Mizrahi on Friday, June 26.

Presented in collaboration with The LOFT LGBTQ+ Community Center, this special performance in the Venetian Theater features Mizrahi and his jazz band performing everything from Madonna to Sondheim. Expect a night of incredible music and his famously candid commentary.

Read more about his recent projects in The New York Times before seeing him live at Caramoor: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/03/style/isaac-mizrahi-cafe-carlyle-marty-supreme.html

Friday, June 26 / 7:30pm
Venetian Theater

Get your tickets today: https://caramoor.org/event/isaac-mizrahi-celebrating-pride-2026

As he celebrates his 10th year at Café Carlyle — and his quippy turn in “Marty Supreme” — we catch up with Isaac Mizrahi.

05/11/2026

Riffs in the Rosen House with Solomon Hicks

Hicks closed out the Rosen House Concert Series Friday night with incredible soulful energy.

We sat down with him before the show to discuss what he's learned from sharing the stage with musical icons like Joe Bonamassa,. He brought that experience to the Music Room, giving his heart to the audience and leaving everything on the stage.

The Rosen House series may be over, but our Summer Season is just around the corner! Visit the link in our bio for the full lineup.