2026 CONCERT SEASON
NEXT CONCERT: "Stories in Sound: A Festival Promenade" on Friday, July 24, 2026 at 9:30 pm with Orquestra ClΓ‘ssica do Centro in Bendada, Portugal
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NEXT CONCERT: "Stories in Sound: A Festival Promenade" on Friday, July 24, 2026 at 9:30 pm with Orquestra ClΓ‘ssica do Centro in Bendada, Portugal γ°οΈ
Feira Internacional de Lisboa
Lisbon, Portugal
π 8:00 pm
February 27, 2026
Better Tourism Lisbon Travel Market
Bendada International Music Festival Showcase, with performances by 2026 Artist Academy alumni Pedro Nunes, Jaime Flores, AntΓ³nio Correia, and Maria Gavinhos
Maison du Portugal - AndrΓ© de Gouveia
Paris, France
π 8:00 pm
March 14, 2026
International Series
GonΓ§alo Pires, cello (First Prize βPena Family Awardβ at the 2025 BIMF Concerto Competition) and Teresa De Broeck, flute (Second Prize βHernandez Family Awardβ at the 2025 BIMF Concerto Competition)
April 6β10, 2026
Divertimento Music Camp
Performance-intensive music camp for students ages 8β13
Bendada, Portugal
Casa da MΓΊsica
Bendada, Portugal
π‘ 6:30 pm
April 10, 2026
Divertimento Music Camp Gala
Choral and chamber music performed by 2026 Divertimento Music Camp students and accompanied by Festival faculty
PalΓ‘cio Nacional da Ajuda
Lisbon, Portugal
π 4:00 pm
April 12, 2026
2025 BIMF Concerto Competition Winners Concert
Orchestra: BIMF String Orchestra
Conductor: Tiago Oliveira
Soloists: GonΓ§alo Pires, cello (First Prize βPena Family Awardβ), Teresa De Broeck, flute (Second Prize βHernandez Family Awardβ), Pedro Nunes, piano, and Bruna Pereira, soprano (Third Prize Ex-aequo)
Goethe-Institut Boston
Boston, USA
π 4:00 pm
May 9, 2026
International Series
GonΓ§alo Pires, cello (First Prize βPena Family Awardβ at the 2025 BIMF Concerto Competition)
Festival Outdoor Concert Stage
Bendada, Portugal
π€ 9:30 pm
July 24, 2026
Stories in Sound: A Festival Promenade
The 2026 BIMF Summer Season opens with a festive orchestral evening dedicated to music that tells a story. Featuring the Orquestra ClΓ‘ssica do Centro and soloists Daniel Kurganov, violin, InΓͺs Andrade, piano, and Edoardo Carpenedo, piano, this promenade concert brings together narrative, imagination, and virtuosity β from Chaussonβs evocative PoΓ¨me to Saint-SaΓ«nsβ beloved Carnival of the Animals, presented with narrator.
Castle of Alfaiates
Alfaiates, Portugal
π 9:00 pm
July 25, 2026
Musical Postcards from the Castle
Set against the timeless atmosphere of Alfaiates Castle, this chamber music program unfolds as a journey through four musical postcards: Classical elegance, Romantic expression, Impressionist color, and Jazz-Contemporary energy. Featuring Daniel Kurganov and HΓ©lder Soares, violin; Teresa Macedo Ferreira, viola; GonΓ§alo Pires, cello; InΓͺs Andrade, Edoardo Carpenedo, and Pedro Nunes, piano; and Bruna Pereira, soprano.
Quinta dos Termos
Carvalhal Formoso, Portugal
π 9:00 pm
July 26, 2026
Musical Postcards in the Vineyards
In the beautiful setting of Quinta dos Termos, this chamber music evening invites audiences on a journey through four musical landscapes: Classical elegance, Romantic expression, Impressionist color, and Jazz-Contemporary energy. The concert will also include a Quinta dos Termos wine tasting, offering audiences the opportunity to enjoy some of the regionβs most delicious wines alongside an evening of music. Featuring Daniel Kurganov and HΓ©lder Soares, violin; Teresa Macedo Ferreira, viola; GonΓ§alo Pires, cello; InΓͺs Andrade, Edoardo Carpenedo, and Pedro Nunes, piano; and Bruna Pereira, soprano.
Casa da MΓΊsica
Bendada, Portugal
π 6:00 pm
July 27, 2026
Young Artist Series
An intimate pre-dinner concert spotlighting selected musicians from the BIMF Artist Academy. This program offers audiences the chance to hear the next generation of young artists in a close and informal setting, as they share solo and chamber works rehearsed during their time in Bendada.
Casa da MΓΊsica
Bendada, Portugal
π 6:00 pm
July 28, 2026
Young Artist Series
The Young Artist Series continues with a second evening dedicated to emerging talent from the BIMF Artist Academy. Featuring selected students in solo and chamber performances, this concert celebrates artistic discovery, musical growth, and the vibrant international spirit of the BIMF Artist Academy.
Ruins of Igreja da MisericΓ³rdia
Sortelha, Portugal
π€ 9:30 pm
July 29, 2026
Music in the Medieval Ruins
In the magical setting of the medieval ruins of Sortelha, cellist Levon Mouradian joins selected chamber music groups from the BIMF Artist Academy for an evening of music shaped by history, atmosphere, and collaboration. This concert brings together faculty artistry and young musicians in one of the festivalβs most evocative venues.
Concert Hall at Casa da MΓΊsica
Bendada, Portugal
π€ 9:30 pm
July 30, 2026
Jeffrey Swann in Recital
A solo recital by internationally acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Swann, returning to BIMF for an evening of artistry, insight, and musical depth. Presented in the intimate setting of Casa da MΓΊsica, this recital offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience one of the worldβs most distinguished piano artists up close.
Sabugal Castle,
Sabugal, Portugal
π€ 9:30 pm
July 31, 2026
Soloists in the Castle: BIMF Concerto Competition Final
The finalists of the 2026 BIMF Concerto Competition perform with the BIMF String Orchestra in the dramatic setting of Sabugal Castle. This special evening serves as the final round of the competition, giving young soloists the opportunity to perform with orchestra before an international jury and a live audience.
Festival Outdoor Concert Stage
Bendada, Portugal
π 7:00 pm
August 1, 2026
Marathon Under the Stars
A festive outdoor marathon concert featuring musicians from the BIMF Artist Academy. Throughout the evening, audiences can enjoy a wide variety of performances in a relaxed open-air setting, with street food available during the concert. A celebration of music, community, and summer nights in Bendada.
Concert Hall at Casa da MΓΊsica
Bendada, Portugal
π 4:00 pm
August 2, 2026
Artist Academy Gala Concert
The 2026 BIMF Artist Academy concludes with a gala concert featuring choral and chamber music performances by Academy students. This final celebration brings together the work, friendships, and musical growth of the festival, offering audiences a joyful closing event for the summer season.