SPECIAL
PRESENTATIONS
Join us near and far for new a series of special events presented by the Lake George Music Festival and partners. Read on for special event details or click below to purchase 2026 LGMF Festival Passes and signle concert tickets.
Please note, admission to LGMF Special Presentations must be purchased individually and is not included Full Festival or 3-Concert Passes.
Maximize your festival experience with Full Festival Pass or 3-Concert Pass.
Learn more about the full schedule of events for our 2026 Season.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
*DENOTES SPECIAL EVENT PRESENTATION
6/2
VICTORIAN TEA*
Sponsored by the LGMF Guild
6/4
SEASON PREVIEW CONCERT*
In partnership with The Sembrich
6/9 – 18
OPEN REHEARSALS TBA*
6/11
OPENING NIGHT!
6/12
EVENING CHAMBER MUSIC
6/13
CHAMBER MUSIC MATINEE
6/14
EVENING CHAMBER MUSIC
6/15
PIANO MANIA!
6/16
LGMF UNCORKED*
6/17
EVENING CHAMBER MUSIC
6/18
EVENING CHAMBER MUSIC
6/19
COMPOSER'S INSTITUTE PERFORMANCE
6/19
GRAND FINALE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
MON, JUNE 2
VICTORIAN TEA
TIME & LOCATION
3:00PM – 5:00PM
The Carriage House, 48 Canada Street, Lake George, NY
Held at the historic 19th century Carriage House at Fort William Henry, join us as we attempt to recapture the romance of Lake George’s Gilded Age days. Be a part of a gathering that is both elegant and fun! Our Victorian Tea Party will have an emphasis on presentation, conversation, and tea.
Sponsored by the Lake George Music Festival Guild – This is a special afternoon in support of our student musicians! Proceeds from this event will directly provide scholarship support to young musicians in need.
The afternoon will include a special presentation "A Day in the Life of a Victorian Woman on Millionaires Row." Tickets also include eloquently designed Victorian era themed tables, tea/coffee, tea sandwiches, scones, croissants, fruits, and other light fare. All guests of the Victorian Tea will receive one "buy one, get one" voucher to attend ANY festival chamber concert (June 11-14, June 17-18).
TICKETING OPTIONS
STANDARD ADMISSION – $55
HONORARY COMMITTEE – $100
LEAD SPONSOR – $500
2026 SCHEDULE
TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON...
WED, JUN 4
SEASON PREVIEW CONCERT
TIME & LOCATION
7:00PM – 9:00PM
The Sembrich, 4800 Lake Shore Dr, Bolton Landing, NY
Nestled on the serene shores of Lake George, this intimate venue combines natural beauty, history, and outstanding artistry – an ideal setting for enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Guests will enjoy an enchanting preview concert, offering a glimpse into the upcoming festival, and setting the stage for a season of artistic excellence.
The concert will feature a selection of traditional classical pieces and new works by emerging composers, capturing the spirit of the festival’s diverse lineup, offering a close connection to the music festival performers ensuring an unforgettable and inspiring evening of music.
Performing Artists:
Eleni Katz, Bassoon
Sam Boutris, Clarinet
Kyra Lombard, Piano
Program to include music by: Carl Maria von Weber, Astor Piazzolla, Franz Liszt, and Felix Mendelssohn.
TICKETS: $40 at the door
OPEN REHEARSALS
FREE EVENTS – JUNE 9-18
TIME & LOCATIONS for 2025:
CARRIAGE HOUSE
June 17, 10am -noon
June 18, 10am-noon
LAKE GEORGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
June 9, 3:30pm-5:30
June 11, 10am-11:15 and 1:30-2:30
June 12, 10am-11, 11:45am-12:45pm
FORT WILLIAM HENRY MUSEUM
June 10, 2pm-3
June 11, 10am-11 and 1:30pm-2:30
June 13, 11:45am-1pm
COURTHOUSE ART GALLERY
June 17, 2pm-3:15
Get a behind-the-scenes look as musicians fine-tune their performance. Open rehearsals offer a casual, insider experience into the artistry behind the music.
DEATH OF CLASSICAL CONCERT SERIES
FRI, MAY 1 & SAT, MAY 2
7:00PM & 8:30PM (Nightly)
The Crypt under the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY
We are proud to celebrate four extraordinary upcoming performances presented by Death of Classical, featuring artists from our LGMF alumni community. Join us in supporting the artists as they continue to expand the frontiers of classical music performance — blending bold creativity with deeply human expression.
Richard Strauss: Metamorphosen (arr. for string septet by Rudolph Leopold)
Missy Mazzoli: Dark with Excessive Bright
Featured Alumni Performers:
Barbora Kolarova, violin
Death of Classical reimagines the concert experience, presenting chamber music and opera in immersive, unconventional settings — from crypts and catacombs to atmospheric urban spaces — with the goal of bringing new life to classical music and reaching broader, contemporary audiences.
Seating for Death of Classical shows is extremely limited and often sells out quickly, so we recommend joining the organization’s mailing list for early ticket access, or considering donor support for priority purchasing at deathofclassical.com.
THE BRIGHTNESS OF LIGHT
A SPECIAL PRESENTATION AT THE HYDE COLLECTION
SAT, MAY 23
2:00PM
The Hyde Collection, 161 Warren Street, Glens Falls, NY
Join us for a unique collaborative event celebrating art, film, and music, featuring a screening of the acclaimed film The Brightness of Light, followed by an audio presentation of Brendan Faegre’s powerful work of the same title — the Lake George Music Festival’s very first commission from 2013! Whether you are a longtime supporter of the Festival or the Hyde, or simply love to support the arts, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Even more, all tickets include a full day admission to The Hyde Collection!
Proceeds will benefit both the Hyde Collection and Lake George Music Festival.
Light refreshments will be available for purchase.
As part of this presentation, we are delighted to offer a live video-conference conversation with composer Brendan Faegre, with The Brightness of Light filmmakers, Ellen Casey Wagner and Paul Wagner, in attendance. Together, they will share insights into their creative processes, discuss the origins of both works, and reflect on how film and music can illuminate one another.
Click here to learn more about the film.
Click here to learn more about Brendan Faegre's composition.
GENERAL ADMISSION: $16
HYDE MEMBER, LGMF PASSHOLDER, HOST FAMILY: $14
VICTORIAN TEA
TUE, JUNE 2
3:00PM
White Lion Room at Fort William Henry Hotel, 48 Canada Street, Lake George, NY
Take a step back into Lake George’s Gilded Age for an afternoon of sophistication, stimulating conversation, and the timeless ritual of tea at our annual Victorian Tea.
The afternoon will feature a special performance by LGMF artists led by Artistic Director, Barbora Kolářová. Guests will indulge in exquisitely presented Victorian-inspired tables, along with tea or coffee and a delightful selection of tea sandwiches, scones, croissants, fruits, and other light fare.
All attendees will also receive one “buy one, get one” voucher redeemable for any festival chamber concert.
Victorian Tea is hosted by the LGMF Guild in support of our student musicians. Proceeds directly fund scholarships for young artists in need.
TICKETS: $65
MUSICIAN DINNER CRUISE
ABOARD THE LAC DU SAINT SACREMENT
SUN, JUNE 7
Boarding: 5:30:00PM
Departure: 6:30PM
Return: 8:45pm
Lake George Steamboat Company, 57 Beach Road, Lake George, NY
Join LGMF musicians and staff for our iconic Musician Dinner Cruise aboard the Lac du Saint Sacrement — one of the most beloved Lake George Music Festival traditions, affectionately known as the “LGMF Prom.” Since the festival’s early years, this cruise has been a joyful, mid-festival celebration where musicians come together offstage to relax, connect, and enjoy Lake George at its most magical. Held on the musicians’ night off, the evening is playful, social, and full of spontaneous moments you won’t find in a concert hall.
Guests can expect great food, great company, and plenty of music & dancing as the sun sets over the lake. Part party, part tradition, the LGMF Prom is the perfect way to toast the festival, our musicians, and the community that makes it all possible.
GENERAL ADMISSION ADULT: $80
CHILD 6 & UNDER: $40
Children under 2 cruise free.
$40 subsidized tickets are available to LGMF artists and staff, due to the generosity of our ever-growing family of donors. If you’d like to “sponsor” an artist’s cruise, please let us know at info@lakegeorgemusicfestival.com.
All tickets include:
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A full, all-you-can-eat buffet dinner with salad & rolls
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Complimentary soft drinks, coffee, and dessert
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Cash Bar
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Live entertainment and cruise narration
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2+ hour scenic, sunset cruise along Lake George
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ADULT TICKET: $80
CHILD TICKET: $40
