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Lake George Music Festival conductor, Roger Kalia, at Shepard Park Amphitheater

EXPLORE
THE FESTIVAL

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Purchase tickets and passes, view the schedule of events, learn more about our venues and more.

MAKE A
CONTRIBUTION

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All gifts, large or small, help support emerging young artists and bring world class music to Lake George.

EXPERIENCE
LAKE GEORGE

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Make the most of your visit to the region and enjoy all there is to offer at this world class destination.

APPLY FOR AN
ARTIST RESIDENCY

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Learn more about our programs for instrumentalists and composers and enjoy life at the lake.

The Lake George Music Festival is a high-level artist retreat for musicians, conductors and composers, set over two weeks in picturesque Lake George, New York. Each June, the festival offers a dynamic and immersive experience for performers and patrons alike through a series of daily concerts, open rehearsals, special presentations, and more.

A CLASSICAL MUSIC ARTIST RETREAT LIKE NO OTHER

2024 GUEST ARTISTS

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Jessie Montgomery

COMPOSITION | AUGUST 12-15

Portrait of LGMF guest artist, Solomiya Ivakhiv

Solomiya Ivakhiv

VIOLIN | AUGUST 12-15

Portrait of LGMF guest artist, Scott Hartman

Scott Hartman

TROMBONE | AUGUST 15-18

Portrait of LGMF guest composer, Juri Seo

Juri Seo

COMPOSITION | AUGUST 18-21

Portrait of LGMF guest artist, Henry Kramer

Henry Kramer

PIANO | AUGUST 19-22

Ji Hye Jung

PERCUSSION | AUGUST 16-17

Primary venue of the Lake George Music Festival, the Carriage House at the Fort William Henry Hotel, with Lake George in the background

We are pleased to once again present our summer concerts at the Carriage House at Fort William Henry.

LAKE GEORGE'S PREMIERE MUSICAL ARTS EVENT

2025 SEASON
JUNE 8-19

Cherish legendary masterworks and discover new works through the joyous spirit and the dedication to excellence of the LGMF community.

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ARTIST RESIDENCIES

The Lake George Music Festival is a collaborative artist retreat for both young professionals and internationally acclaimed guest artists. All participants attend as a way to advance intellectually, artistically, and professionally while working closely together in a tight-knit community and nurturing atmosphere.
 

A DESTINATION FOR NEW AND CLASSICAL MUSIC

The Lake George Music Festival is reinventing the meaning of the phrase cultural destination, and transforming the region into an exciting destination for experiencing the twenty-first century blossoming of classical and new music.

YOUR SUPPORT MAKES A DIFFERENCE

As one of the nation’s foremost classical music artist retreats, the mission of the Lake George Music Festival is to explore a wide and eclectic range of voices in today’s musical landscape through artistic integrity and innovation, re-imagining the concert experience, advancing music, and developing audiences for the 21st century.

 

Our mission is made possible through your support. 

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