Minnesota Beethoven Festival

Jun 28, 2026 - Jul 19, 2026 Winona welcomes world renowned artists The Minnesota Beethoven Festival is an annual, three-week classical music festival in Winona, presenting nationally and internationally recognized artists in performance each summer. Since 2007, the Minnesota Beethoven Festival has celebrated the music and legacy of Ludwig van Beethoven, in an unequaled environment of performance, discovery, and community, nestled in the quaint bluffs of southeast Minnesota. Masters like Yo-Yo Ma, the Vienna Boys Choir and the Minnesota Orchestra have all paid homage to Beethoven in this premiere festival, which transforms Winona into a classical music Mecca each summer. 2026 Minnesota Beethoven Festival The Minnesota Beethoven Festival returns in 2026 for their nineteenth season, presenting a full concert schedule of internationally acclaimed classical artists. The season opens on June 28, 2026 with famed pianist Sir Stephen Hough, and concludes on July 19, 2026 with the Minnesota Orchestra. Artists new to the Festival include pianist Aristo Sham, celebrated violinist Leonidas Kavakos, and renowned cellist Alisa Weilerstein with pianist Inon Barnatan. Making their triumphant return, MBF favorites Joshua Bell and Academy of St Martin in the Fields will present two different programs over two evenings, June 30 and July 1. The King’s Singers, the beloved Lake Park Pops concert, and the Ariel Quartet are also returning this season. “We are thrilled to continue welcoming the world’s top classical talent to Winona,” says Artistic & Managing Director Ned Kirk. “We have an incredible lineup this summer, ranging from recent Cliburn Gold Medalist Aristo Sham, to legendary performers like Sir Stephen Hough, and the Academy of St Martin in the Fields.” Tickets are on sale at mnbeethovenfestival.org 2026 Minnesota Beethoven Festival Concerts 507-474-9055 Email Us Downtown Visitor Center & Office 123 West Third Street Winona, MN 55987 507-452-0735 Winona Visitor Center 924 Huff Street Winona, MN 55987 507-452-2278 Main Menu Quick Links Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy © 2026 Visit Winona. All Rights Reserved. Site by Evolve Creative