2025 Season: Myths & Magic
This summer, the Lakes Area Music Festival will fill central Minnesota with MYTHS AND MAGIC. As hundreds of artists from around the globe return to their summer home for music-making,…
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Winter Series
Outside the busy summer season, LAMF brings you an intimate concert experience with recitals and small ensemble performances by your favorite LAMF musicians. From October through April, LAMF presents four…
Special Events
The Lakes Area Music Festival hosts special events and fundraisers throughout the summer to support the concerts, education, and outreach activities that impact our region. Mark your calendar for our…
Casual Classics
Our Casual Classics series brings our world-class roster of musicians outside the concert hall and into the community. Get to know these artists in an informal setting, and bring a…
Live Streaming
Over the past years the Lakes Area Music Festival has streamed its concerts and drawn many thousands of views from around the world. This season we remain committed to accessibility…
2025 Prelude Series
The Prelude Series brings our musicians to the surrounding communities of central Minnesota during the month of July. Warming up to the official festival season, this year's series will span…
All Upcoming Events
Yoga + Live Music
Join Jennifer Smith of Nisswa Yoga for sun salutations, accompanied by a live quintet of LAMF musicians. All levels are welcome to this serene experience! Donation-based participation; registration recommended.
Hänsel & Gretel
A classic tale set in Minnesota’s North Woods. Get lost in the pines and lady slippers as we follow Hänsel and Gretel on their magical journey, with a luscious score by Engelbert Humperdinck and a world premiere production. Described as “a standout” by Opera News, Ariana Wehr makes her festival debut as Gretel alongside the …
Open Rehearsal: Haydn & Shostakovich
Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts
Monday, August 11, 2025, 2:15PM
Featuring special guest Roma Duncan of the Minnesota Orchestra in conversation.
Haydn & Shostakovich
A galloping evening of music to keep you on your toes. Did a chandelier really fall from the ceiling during the premiere of Haydn’s symphony? What ancient secrets lie behind the iconic bronze Horses of Venice’s St. Mark’s Cathedral? Join us for a lively evening where comedy, boldness, and historical intrigue converge. Haydn and Shostakovich deliver …
Open Rehearsal: Wagner's Ring
Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts
Thursday, August 14, 2025, 2:15PM
Featuring special guest Nathan Cloeter of the Houston Symphony in conversation.
Musicians' Night Out
Roundhouse Brewery
Thursday, August 14, 2025, 7:00PM
Grab a pint and meet musicians from around the world between sets of informal live music outdoors at local breweries. Free and open to the public; no tickets required. Additional dates and locations coming soon!
Wagner's Ring
Three powerful scores, two mythic rings, and one concert to rule them all. Join us for an unforgettable evening of epic music, featuring Howard Shore’s Oscar-winning score from The Lord of the Rings alongside Wagner’s orchestral Ring Without Words. A striking new work by Camille Pépin opens our season finale, which features the largest orchestra …