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A forward-looking chamber music festival.

The Lawrence Chamber Music Festival gathers together world-class artist faculty from the Lawrence faculty and from all over the world. 40 young artists work with LCMF faculty to present chamber music performances at diverse venues, including the prestigious Mile of Music Festival, where they collaborate with singer-songwriters to create original arrangements of new songs.

2026 Festival Schedule

All event details are subject to change. All events are free and open to the public.

Monday, July 20 – Festival Concert – Gibson Community Music Hall, 7 p.m.

Friday, July 24 – Festival Concert – Lawrence Memorial Chapel, 7 p.m.

Saturday, July 25 – Young Artist Concert – Lawrence Memorial Chapel, 7 p.m.

Sunday, July 26 – Young Artist Concert – Lawrence Memorial Chapel, 1 p.m.

Wednesday, July 29 – Young Artist Concert – Lawrence Memorial Chapel, 1 p.m.

Thursday, July 30 – Mile of Music Kickoff – Lawrence Memorial Chapel, 11 a.m.

Friday, July 31 – Mile of Music Young Artist Showcase – Hilton Paper Valley Ballroom, 11 a.m.

Friday, July 31 – Mile of Music Young Artist Showcase – Riverview Gardens, 2 p.m.

Saturday, August 1 – Mile of Music Young Artist Showcase – Copper Rock Coffee Co., 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, August 1 – Mile of Music Young Artist Showcase – Appleton Public Library, 2:30 p.m.

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See you at the 2026 Lawrence Chamber Music Festival!

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2026 Festival Faculty Artists

Media from LCMF 2025

Preview image for the video "LCMF: Mile of Music Kickoff - 07.31.25".
Preview image for the video "LCMF: Festival Concert - 07.25.25".
Preview image for the video "LCMF: Young Artist Concert No. 1 - 07.26.25".
Preview image for the video "LCMF: Young Artist Concert No. 2 - 07.27.25".

LCMF: Mile of Music Kickoff - 7/31/2025

LCMF: Festival Concert - 7/25/2025

LCMF: Young Artist Concert No. 1 - 7/26/2025

LCMF: Young Artist Concert No. 2 - 7/27/2025

Why attend the Lawrence Chamber Music Festival

LCMF Director Michael Mizrahi introduces the Lawrence Chamber Music Festival.

Your generous donation is tax-deductible and helps sustain the Lawrence Chamber Music Festival's unique programming. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please email chambermusicfestival@lawrence.edu.

Sponsors

Support for the Lawrence Chamber Music Festival includes grants from the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Lawrence University, Riverview Gardens, 91.1 The Avenue, Eagle Performance Plastics, Harp Gallery, Wisconsin Public Radio, and Bergstrom Automotive.

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Lawrence Symphony Orchestra performing in Memorial Chapel

About the Lawrence Conservatory of Music

The Lawrence Conservatory of Music prepares musicians to create a more thoughtful, meaningful, and beautiful world within:

  • a motivated community that cultivates artistry and excellence through rigorous training,
  • a diverse community that fosters intellectual growth through critical inquiry and scholarship
  • a creative community that connects passion for music to social engagement and innovative thinking