Kelli O’Hara, Yuja Wang, Punch Brothers And Gil Shaham Lead Caramoor Summer 2026 Season

Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts will present its Summer Season, bringing audiences together for over 30 performances from June 20 to August 2, 2026.

OPENING NIGHT & SUMMER GALA: AN EVENING WITH KELLI O’HARA AND THE ORCHESTRA OF ST. LUKE’S

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 7:00pm, Venetian Theater
One of Broadway’s most beloved voices, Tony Award-winner Kelli O’Hara returns to Caramoor to kick off the 81st season, performing with the Orchestra of St. Luke’s conducted by Rob Fisher with Dan Lipton, music director. Experience a program of American Songbook gems, Broadway favorites, and pop standards.

LES ARTS FLORISSANTS IN CHARPENTIER'S LES ARTS FLORISSANTS AND LA DESCENTE D'ORPHÉE AUX ENFERS

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 7:00pm, Venetian Theater
6:00pm, Pre-concert talk by Julia I. Doe
William Christie leads a double bill of Charpentier works, showcasing expressive choruses, courtly airs, and dramatic storytelling with soloists from Le Jardin des Voix.

PHILHARMONIA BAROQUE ORCHESTRA IN HANDEL'S TOLOMEO

Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 4:00pm, Venetian Theater
3:00pm, Pre-concert talk by Ellen T. Harris
A semi-staged production of Handel’s opera featuring Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen and Lauren Snouffer, exploring exile, romance, and political intrigue.

MARK MORRIS DANCE GROUP

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 7:30pm, Venetian Theater
The company returns with works set to Gershwin, John Luther Adams, Henry Cowell, and Ethan Iverson, combining movement and musicality.

THE KNIGHTS AND CONRAD TAO IN RHAPSODY IN BLUE

Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 4:00pm, Venetian Theater
The Knights perform Gershwin alongside works by Copland, Bonds, and Montgomery, featuring pianist Conrad Tao.

APOLLO’S FIRE IN DUELING DOUBLE CONCERTOS

Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 4:00pm, Venetian Theater
A Baroque program featuring Vivaldi, Bach, and Telemann, with a “dueling” concept between soloists.

ORCHESTRA OF ST. LUKE’S AND GIL SHAHAM

Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 4:00pm, Venetian Theater
3:00pm, Pre-concert conversation
Gil Shaham performs Barber’s Violin Concerto alongside works by Rossini and Mozart.

POIESIS QUARTET – A LOVE LETTER TO THE QUEER COMMUNITY

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 7:30pm, Music Room
A program exploring identity through works by Jerod Tate and new commissions, including a Caramoor premiere by Jeff Scott.

VOCES8 IN LEAD ME HOME

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 7:30pm, Spanish Courtyard
A cappella program featuring American choral music from hymns to contemporary composers.

SANDBOX PERCUSSION PREMIERES THE ONLY WAY IS THROUGH

Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 4:00pm, Sunken Garden (Free)
An immersive performance where instruments are assembled live, accompanied by the Young People’s Chorus of New York City.

VERONA QUARTET IN INFLECTION POINTS

Friday, July 24, 2026 at 7:30pm, Spanish Courtyard
A program spanning centuries, including Scarlatti, Augusta Read Thomas, Janáček, and Beethoven.

RUCKUS IN THE EDINBURGH ROLLICK

Friday, July 31, 2026 at 7:30pm, Spanish Courtyard
A Baroque ensemble explores Scottish dance traditions inspired by Niel Gow.

HÉLÈNE GRIMAUD, PIANO

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 7:30pm, Venetian Theater
A recital of Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms, exploring emotional and structural depth.

JOHNNY GANDELSMAN: THIS IS AMERICA

Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 1:00pm, Caramoor Grounds
A two-part solo violin program featuring contemporary composers and a new work by Tyshawn Sorey.

ARISTO SHAM, PIANO

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 4:30pm, Music Room
The Cliburn Gold Medalist performs Brahms and Busoni, including Bach transcriptions.

CONOR HANICK IN THE BOOK OF SOUNDS

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 7:30pm, Spanish Courtyard
Hans Otte’s contemplative solo piano work explores sound and silence.

YUJA WANG AND PEOPLE OF EARTH

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 7:30pm, Venetian Theater
A collaboration blending classical piano with Afro-Latin and Caribbean influences.

NJIOMA GREVIOUS AND ANDREW GOODRIDGE

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 4:30pm, Music Room
A violin and piano recital featuring works by Bach, Brahms, Messiaen, and Prokofiev.

AMERICAN ROOTS MUSIC FESTIVAL

Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 12:30–7:00pm, Caramoor Grounds
A multi-stage festival featuring Americana, folk, and bluegrass artists including Deadgrass and Southern Avenue.

LOUIS ARMSTRONG HOT FIVE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

Friday, July 3, 2026 at 7:30pm, Friends Field
A tribute concert honoring Armstrong’s influential recordings with an all-star jazz ensemble.

RICARDO LEMVO & MAKINA LOCA – AFRO-CUBAN RHYTHMS

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 7:30pm, Friends Field
A global music performance blending African and Caribbean traditions.

PATTY GRIFFIN

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 7:30pm, Venetian Theater
The singer-songwriter performs music from her catalog, including recent releases.

PUNCH BROTHERS

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 7:30pm, Venetian Theater
The genre-blending string band performs original music spanning bluegrass, classical, and jazz.

CARAMOOR JAZZ FESTIVAL

Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 12:30pm to 9:00pm, Caramoor Grounds
A day-long festival featuring multiple jazz acts and concluding with the Emmet Cohen Trio.

BRUCE HORNSBY & THE NOISEMAKERS

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 7:30pm, Venetian Theater
A performance blending rock, jazz, and improvisation led by the GRAMMY-winning artist.

DEDICATED MEN OF ZION – CELEBRATING JUNETEENTH

Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 4:00pm, Gala Tent (Free)
A gospel performance celebrating Juneteenth with harmonies rooted in church traditions.

ISAAC MIZRAHI – CELEBRATING PRIDE

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 7:30pm, Venetian Theater
A performance combining music and storytelling from the fashion and entertainment figure.

POPS, PATRIOTS, AND FIREWORKS

Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 8:00pm, Venetian Theater
An Independence Day concert featuring patriotic music and a fireworks display.

MUSIC AND MEDITATION – ADAM W. SADBERRY, ALEXANDER DAVIS

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 11:00am, Sunken Garden
A chamber music and guided meditation experience in an outdoor setting.

MUSIC AND MEDITATION – KYLE SANNA, DANA LYN

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 11:00am, Sunken Garden
A program blending Irish-inspired music with meditation.

MUSIC AND MEDITATION – EMILY LEVIN, JULIA CHOI

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 11:00am, Sunken Garden
A harp and violin program focused on reflection and calm.

DANCING AT DUSK – WINDSYNC

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 5:30pm, Friends Field
A family-friendly performance of Peter and the Wolf.

DANCING AT DUSK – FLOR BROMLEY

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 5:30pm, Friends Field
An interactive program featuring Latin rhythms and storytelling.

DANCING AT DUSK – HOPALONG ANDREW