Manchester Music Festival

06/09/2026

We made the paper! 🎉 Thanks to Jim Lowe and the Rutland Herald for the feature. Now, on to a summer of discovery. 🎶☀️

Sounding America: Music That Shaped US” is the theme for the 2026 Manchester Music Festival, its 52nd year, presenting a wide-ranging exploration of American music.

06/03/2026

Come join the celebration and stop by our festival table to say hello!

We are incredibly excited for our partners at the Southern Vermont Arts Center and what this expansion means for our entire community. This investment will create opportunities, inspire creativity, and provide benefits that will be felt for years to come.

We look forward to celebrating this exciting milestone together. See you there!

The countdown is on! 🎉 This Sunday, June 7, from 3-5pm, we officially open the doors to a new chapter at SVAC, and we couldn't be more excited to welcome our community to celebrate with us.

Join us for a day of art, inspiration, and connection as we unveil new galleries, exhibitions, and the extraordinary For the Love of Vermont: The Lyman Orton Collection—as well as Donna Ann McAdams's Troubleshooting in the Van Degna Gallery.

And the excitement doesn't stop there. Beginning next week, Curate at Southern Vermont Arts Center is expanding its summer hours!

Starting June 10, CurATE Café will be open Wednesday through Sunday, serving: 🥗 Lunch, ☕ afternoon fare and refreshments, and 🍽️ dinner.

Whether you're visiting the galleries, meeting friends, or simply looking for a beautiful place to enjoy a meal, we look forward to welcoming you all summer long. See you Sunday!
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05/20/2026

A familiar face is back at Festival House.

We are thrilled to welcome Jonathan Kim, a former MMF Young Artist himself, as the Festival's new Young Artists Program Coordinator and Teaching Assistant.

Jon knows this program inside and out — he lived it. From early-morning rehearsals to that first step onto the Arkell Pavilion stage, he knows what makes this place special — and is excited to share it and support this Young Artists cohort.

Stop him at concert this summer and say hello.

05/20/2026

Thanks to the Manchester Journal for the wonderful coverage! We’re excited to share this festival with the community. New this year: our “Create Your Own” package lets you choose any 3 concerts and save 10% — perfect for flexible summer plans. Link in comments.

MANCHESTER — Manchester Music Festival, the renowned Vermont chamber music festival under the artistic direction of Philip Setzer of the Emerson String Quartet, returns for its 52nd season with "Sounding

05/18/2026

On , a love letter to our neighbors at Southern Vermont Arts Center and an invitation.

The Southern Vermont Arts Center is opening the doors of their brand-new addition to Yester House on June 7, and we'll be there to celebrate. SVAC has been the festival's home for years, and watching them grow this campus into something even more remarkable feels like a gift to the whole community.

Come see what's new. Bring a friend. Stay for the art.

Details at svac.org/svac-expansion/

05/12/2026

We are thrilled to announce the 2026 Manchester Music Festival Young Artists!

Representing leading programs across the country and around the world, these emerging musicians bring their talent, dedication, and artistry to our forthcoming season.

Meet this year’s cohort and follow along throughout the summer:
https://www.mmfvt.org/2026-young-artists

05/10/2026

🎻 Alumni News ✨ We are thrilled to share that festival alum June Lee and Trio Timia have won the Silver Medal in the Senior String Division at the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition. Congratulations on this incredible achievement! 🥈👏

05/05/2026

Blooming at Festival House = Countdown Mode 🌸🎶 Just a couple of months until the Manchester Music Festival!

04/23/2026

Have you seen our poster? 👀 Manchester Music Festival is popping up everywhere.
🎶 Spot one? Snap it and tag us!

04/21/2026

The excitement is building! 🎨✨