ChamberFest Canandaigua will host its 2026 summer festival from July 22 through July 29, featuring a series of concerts and events across the Finger Lakes region.
The festival includes performances, fundraisers and community events at venues in Canandaigua and surrounding areas.
The opening event is a reading party fundraiser scheduled for July 22 at a private residence, featuring harpist Bridget Kibbey alongside festival artists. Attendance is limited to 30 people.
A five-course food, wine and music event will follow July 23 at The Lake House on Canandaigua, pairing live performances with Finger Lakes wines.
Kibbey will return to the stage July 24 at the Notre Dame Retreat House, performing with other festival musicians.
On July 25, the Cobblestone Arts Center will host a Suzuki Play-In, inviting violinists and cellists of all ages to perform together.
Additional events include a wine and music program July 26 at Ventosa Vineyards, a children’s concert July 28 at Wood Library and an evening chamber performance later that day at the Notre Dame Retreat House.
The festival concludes July 29 with a community concert at the Cobblestone Arts Center featuring a solo piano performance by co-artistic director Audrey Andrist.
ChamberFest Canandaigua has operated in the region since 2004 under the direction of Amy Sue Barston and Audrey Andrist.
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