Festivals

Founded in 1981 as the Rockport Chamber Music Festival, Rockport Music presents exceptional concerts and cultural events in the “stunning acoustics and dramatic setting” (Boston Globe) of the Shalin Liu Performance Center. Best known for its summer chamber music festival featuring some of the world’s finest ensembles and soloists, Rockport Music has expanded its offerings to include year-round presentations of jazz, folk, pop and world music, high-definition broadcasts from the Metropolitan Opera and National Theatre (London), and special film presentations. Education and community outreach activities serve over 10,000 students and adults throughout Cape Ann and the North Shore annually.

“New England’s most magical spot for chamber music.” –The Boston Globe

Rockport Chamber Music Festival

June 12-July 12, 2026

Barry Shiffman, artistic director

Save the dates for the 2026 Rockport Chamber Music Festival. More details will be available in February 2026.  Join us for an unforgettable journey through the beauty and emotion of chamber music.

Rockport Celtic Festival

September 10-13, 2026

Exploring Celtic Roots & Branches

Maeve Gilchrist, artistic director
Save the dates for the 2026 Rockport Celtic Festival!  Rockport Music and Artistic Director (and harpist) Maeve Gilchrist return with a Celtic Festival that that will explore traditional and contemporary music from around the Celtic world. This Festival was co-founded by the late GBH Celtic Sojourn host Brian O’Donovan.