Welcome to Charlotte Bach Festival ’26

Bach Charlotte’s 7th Charlotte Bach Festival runs May 28–June 7, 2026, with a pre-Festival event at Free Range Brewing on Wednesday, May 27 (3:00 pm).

Fifty-six musicians from the Carolinas and around the U.S. and Canada converge on Charlotte to present 15 performances, ranging from organ recitals to chamber music to Baroque opera. We invite you to join us!

Events

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Sunday, June 7 • 3:00 pm

Organ Recital with Lester Ackerman

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
1001 Queens Road, Charlotte, NC 28207

Experience the power and poetry of the organ in the hands (and feet) of master musician Lester Ackerman. With artistry honed across decades and an ear for both majesty and nuance, Ackerman transforms the instrument into a living, breathing storyteller. A perfect Sunday afternoon of grandeur and grace.

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News & Updates

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Dr. Roseen Giles to deliver pre-concert lectures

Duke University’s Roseen Giles will deliver pre-concert lectures prior to Wednesday’s performance of Purcell’s “Dido and Aeneas” and Saturday’s performance of Handel’s “Theodora.”

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New venue for Henry Purcell’s “Dido and Aeneas”

Due to an unexpected HVAC issue at the Arts+ Community Campus, we have moved the performance to Trinity Presbyterian Church, located just a few minutes away in Myers Park. Wednesday, June 3, 2026 • 7:30 pm

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Announcing shop.bacharlotte.com

Bach Charlotte has launched an online shop featuring Bach Charlotte and Charlotte Bach Festival branded merchandise. The eco-friendly print-on-demad store offers a variety of apparel and home items.

May 25 2026 Read more...

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Bach Charlotte at “Steinway at Free Range Brewing”

Bach Charlotte will present two FREE performances at “Steinway at Free Range Brewing,” which celebrates the Charlotte area’s expansive musical landscape. For ten days in May, a Steinway grand piano will be in residence at the brewery.

May 24 2026 Read more...

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Avi Stein to help kick off CBF26

Bach Charlotte is thrilled to have the renowned Avi Stein both perform an organ recital and lead the Bach Charlotte Chorus and Orchestra at Charlotte Bach Festival ’26.

May 24 2026 Read more...

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Welcome to Charlotte Bach Festival ’26!

It is a joy to welcome you to the 2026 Charlotte Bach Festival. Your support, advocacy, and presence have helped make possible a festival that continues to grow in ambition, artistry, and impact each year.

May 23 2026 Read more...