New This Year: Festival Season Subscriptions
Your guide to enjoying the Lakes Area Music Festival to the fullest.
Experience PASSION all season long with exclusive subscription packages that give you priority access, special events, and unforgettable festival moments. Subscriptions include five mainstage concerts at the Gichi-ziibi Center and a suite of benefits designed to make your summer music experience seamless and elevated.
Subscriber Benefits
- Priority seating for each of the five mainstage concerts at the Gichi-ziibi Center, with first choice of seats before single tickets go on sale
- Exclusive access through invitation-only subscriber events, including:
- Season kickoff gathering with Music Director Christian Reif
- Backstage tour during Carmen
- The opportunity to sit onstage during an orchestra rehearsal
- Pre-concert wine receptions hosted with LAMF artists before performances
- Complimentary ticket to Zorongo Flamenco on Saturday, August 15, included as a subscriber benefit
- Early access to limited-capacity events that frequently sell out, including Summer Solstice, Cabarets, and the LAMF Gala
- Flexibility to swap concerts or change seats up to 7 days before a performance once individual tickets go on sale in March — perfect for sitting next to friends or adjusting your schedule
Subscription Options
Choose the package that fits your schedule:
Every Evening Package
- Brahms & The Schumanns — Sunday, August 2 at 3pm
- Lovers in the Night — Wednesday, August 5 at 7:30pm
- Carmen — Friday, August 14 at 7:30pm
- Haydn's Passion Symphony — Wednesday, August 19 at 7:30pm
- Dances of Passion — Saturday, August 22 at 7:30pm
Subscribe: Every Evening Package
Mostly Matinees Package
- Brahms & The Schumanns — Sunday, August 2 at 3pm
- Lovers in the Night — Wednesday, August 5 at 7:30pm
- Carmen — Sunday, August 16 at 3pm
- Haydn's Passion Symphony — Wednesday, August 19 at 7:30pm
- Dances of Passion — Sunday, August 23 at 3pm
Subscribe: Mostly Matinees Package
Add On Concerts
- Summer Solstice — Sunday, June 21 at 5:30pm
- Cabaret: Nisswa — Saturday, July 18 at 7:30pm
- Cabaret: Aitkin — Sunday, July 19 at 7:30pm
- Gala: Pas de Deux — Friday, July 31 at 6pm
How to Purchase
The Lakes Area Music Festival partners with the Minnesota Orchestra for ticketing.
Online: minnesotaorchestra.org/LakesAreaMusic
By Phone: 612-371-5656 (Tuesday–Friday, 10am–5pm)
Step-by-Step Online Tips:
- Add a subscription to your cart and select seats
- Log in and proceed to checkout
- On the shopping cart page, click Continue to go to “Add More Tickets”
- Add Summer Solstice, Cabarets, and/or the Gala in any quantity you wish
- Proceed through checkout as usual
Discover a deeper way to experience PASSION and enjoy the festival like a true insider:
Subscriptions are sold through the Minnesota Orchestra. Single tickets go on sale in March.