Empowering
the next generation
of concert artists
a festival for rising stars
BENDADA International MUSIC FESTIVAL
XI annual
Applications for the Music Institute programs are open!
DIVERTIMENTO MUSIC CAMP
Ages: 8–13 years old (beginner and intermediate students)
Dates: April 6–10, 2026
Application Deadline: March 15, 2026
ARTIST ACADEMY
Ages: 14+ years old (high-school and university students)
Dates: July 24–August 2, 2026
Application Deadline: May 18, 2026
2026 FESTIVAL
The Bendada International Music Festival (Bendada, Portugal) is an international music festival that empowers young artists to fulfill their musical talent. At its core, the Bendada International Music Festival (BIMF) is a community where young musicians can learn from sought-after pedagogues and artists, collaborate and meet people from all over the world driven by the same goals, and showcase their artistry on stage in professional concerts. In the 2026 annual season, BIMF will offer Spring and Summer music academies (for musicians ages 8-13 and 14 and up, respectively) with lessons, masterclasses, and workshops for students from all over the world, a year-round concert series with high-caliber professional musicians and festival alumni, and a concerto competition.
Upcoming Concerts and Events
International Series
Gonçalo Pires, cello (First Prize “Pena Family Award” at the 2025 BIMF Concerto Competition) and Teresa De Broeck, flute (Second Prize “Hernandez Family Award” at the 2025 BIMF Concerto Competition)
March 14 at 7:00 pm
Maison du Portugal - André de Gouveia
Paris, France
Divertimento Music Camp
Masterclasses and Concerts
April 6–10
Casa da Música
Bendada, Portugal
2025 Concerto Competition Winners Concert
Gonçalo Pires, cello (First Prize “Pena Family Award”), Teresa De Broeck, flute (Second Prize “Hernandez Family Award”), Pedro Nunes, piano, and Bruna Pereira, soprano (Third Prize Ex-aequo)
April 12 at 4:00 pm
Lisbon, Portugal
Support the Festival
Support the Festival on its mission to:
boost rising musicians’ careers by providing them with an affordable, world-class education and stand-out performance opportunities
revitalize the interior of Portugal using music, arts, and education as a medium to bring culture, local pride, and economic growth back into the Portuguese Beiras region
We invite you to explore the opportunities to get involved in the festival, make tax-deductible donations or corporate sponsorships, and volunteer.
