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 13-July 13, 2025
Barry Shiffman, artistic director
The 2025 Rockport Chamber Music Festival is a celebration of artistry that spans generations—from rising stars to legendary soloists. Music has the power to captivate, challenge, and transform. It’s meant to be felt in the moment—visceral, immediate, and deeply moving. It stirs the soul, offering comfort, reflection, and inspiration. Join us for an unforgettable journey through the beauty and emotion of chamber music.
Rockport Celtic Festival
September 11-14, 2025
Exploring Celtic Roots & Branches
Maeve Gilchrist, artistic director
Rockport Music and Artistic Director (and harpist) Maeve Gilchrist–returns with a Celtic Festival that explores traditional and contemporary music from around the Celtic world. Exploring Celtic Roots and Branches features a wide, and quite extraordinary variety, of new and familiar musicians, singers, dancers, and storytellers. This Festival was co-founded by the late GBH Celtic Sojourn host Brian O’Donovan.