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European Tour
27 Oct 2025
The VFCO continues its 2025 residency at Schloss Elmau with a five-concert European tour led by Music Director Gábor Takács-Nagy. The tour opens in Lugano, Switzerland, with cellist Steven Isserlis as soloist, before travelling to Hungary — Gábor’s home country — for performances in Budapest, Pécs, Szeged and Debrecen. Renowned pianist Dezső Ránki will perform […]
Shenzhen 2026 - Programme
26 Oct 2025
As previously announced, the first Shenzhen Verbier Festival will take place between January 30 – February 8, 2026. The all-together 25 performances and educational activities will be at the Shenzhen Concert Hall. The programming will reflect the unique programs of the Verbier Festival in offering many of the worlds leading interpreters making music together and […]
2025 10 23 Academy and Orchestras Info Sessions
23 Oct 2025
REGISTER NOW : 2026 Academy & Orchestras info sessions start 27 October
2025 10 10 Academy and Orchestras Applications Open
10 Oct 2025
APPLY NOW! Candidatures now open for our Academy and Orchestra training programmes for 2026.
Schloss Elmau 2025 : Programme
06 Oct 2025
SAVE THE DATES : This November, the VFCO returns to Schloss Elmau in the Bavarian Alps for the 16th “Verbier Festival @ Schloss Elmau”. The VFCO will perform four concerts with Music Director Gábor Takács-Nagy and soloists Alexandre Kantorow, Lucas Debargue, Steven Isserlis and James Ehnes. Schloss Elmau is one of the most extraordinary places […]
Verbier Festival in Shenzhen
06 Sep 2025
The Verbier Festival is coming to Shenzhen! For the first time, the prestigious Swiss festival is heading to China, from January 30 to February 8, 2026. The program includes 25 concerts, masterclasses, and unique encounters with world-renowned artists such as Martha Argerich, Joshua Bell, Mischa Maisky, Janine Jansen, and Mikhail Pletnev. The Verbier Festival Chamber […]
New VF Gold album - Renaud Capuçon in Verbier
28 Aug 2025
Since his first appearance in 1995, the Verbier Festival has practically been a second home for the beloved French violinist Renaud Capuçon. PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION NEW VERBIER FESTIVAL GOLD ALBUM : RENAUD CAPUÇON IN VERBIER Discover the album 28 August 2025 – Vevey (Switzerland) – Since his first appearance in 1995, the Verbier Festival has […]
2025 08 22 Academy Atelier Lyrique Applications Open
22 Aug 2025
APPLY NOW … Applications for the Academy’s 2026 Atelier Lyrique are now open!
Verbier Festival to launch Winter Asian Chapter in Shenzhen, China 2026
06 Aug 2025
The Verbier Festival, one of the world’s premiere classical music events, is embarking upon a historic expansion beyond the Swiss Alps. — A strategic move reflecting Asia’s remarkable ascent as a classical music destination. PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION VERBIER FESTIVAL TO LAUNCH WINTER ASIAN CHAPTER IN SHENZHEN, CHINA 2026 6 August 2025 – Verbier […]
Closing of the 32nd edition of the Verbier Festival
04 Aug 2025
Great artistic and public success of the 32nd edition of the Verbier Festival: box office growth of 18% compared to 2024   PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GREAT ARTISTIC AND PUBLIC SUCCESS OF THE 32ND EDITION OF THE VERBIER FESTIVAL: BOX OFFICE GROWTH OF 18% COMPARED TO 2024 August 4, 2025 – Verbier (Switzerland) – […]