Events – Lakes Area Music Festival

Dances of Passion

Saturday, August 22, 2026, 7:30PM

Sunday, August 23, 2026, 3:00PM

Rhythms ignite in color. Carlos Simon’s Four Black American Dances, Debussy’s shimmering Ibéria, and Stravinsky’s kaleidoscopic Petrushka create a symphonic feast of rhythm, color, and energy in our season finale.

Haydn’s Passion Symphony

Haydn's Passion Symphony

Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 7:30PM

Lyricism meets virtuosity. Haydn’s La Passione, Strauss’s Horn Concerto No. 2 with Daniel Hawkins, and Poulenc’s dazzling Sinfonietta shape a vibrant program of dramatic energy, wit, charm, and irresistible melody.

Zorongo Flamenco

Saturday, August 15, 2026, 7:30PM

Born of fire, rhythm, and raw emotion, flamenco is music that wears its heart on its sleeve. Rooted in the same Spanish soil that inspired Carmen, this special evening with Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre brings the power and virtuosity of the art form to life.

Carmen

Friday, August 14, 2026, 7:30PM

Sunday, August 16, 2026, 3:00PM

Passion that burns too hot. Bizet’s Carmen erupts with raw emotion and intoxicating drama, brought to life by Julia Bullock in her electrifying role debut, in an opera fueled by unforgettable melodies and irresistible intensity.

Celebrating 250

Saturday, August 8, 2026, 7:30PM

Music of America. Join us outdoors for a family-friendly celebration featuring Sousa’s Stars and Stripes Forever, Copland’s Appalachian Spring, and Jessie Montgomery’s rousing Banner, honoring America’s musical legacy while spotlighting powerful new voices shaping the next 250 years.

Lovers in the Night

Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 7:30PM

Passion beneath the stars. Experience the scintillating rhythms of Manuel de Falla’s 7 Popular Spanish Songs, the moonlit serenity of Turina’s Andalusian Scene, and the spellbinding Transfigured Night by Schoenberg, tracing a furtive moonlight walk between two lovers.

Brahms & The Schumanns

Sunday, August 2, 2026, 3:00PM

Music forged in friendship and passion. Brahms’ fiery Hungarian Rhapsodies, Clara Schumann’s tender Piano Concerto, and Robert Schumann’s soaring Symphony No. 2 reflect the intimate and complicated relationships between these composers.

Sound Garden

Saturday, August 1, 2026, 10:00AM

Venture through the scenic forest trails of the Northland Arboretum, discovering musicians from every section of the orchestra along the way!

Season Opening Gala: Pas de Deux

Friday, July 31, 2026, 6:00PM

Friday, July 31, 2026, 8:00PM

Experience our season-opening gala, where orchestra and dancers from American Ballet Theatre bring music and movement together as one. From classical ballet to sweeping waltzes and sultry tangos, every moment pulses with passion—while supporting LAMF’s largest fundraiser of the year.

Summer Solstice

Sunday, June 21, 2026, 6:00PM

Enjoy the longest sunset of the year lake-side at Madden’s with the Lakes Area Music Festival. Summer Solstice is a celebration of great food and music. This annual fundraiser—complete with raffles and auctions—benefits our youth education programs.