18.07

Béjart Ballet Lausanne

Step into the world of Maurice Béjart through the powerful vision of Julien Favreau, the new artistic director of Béjart Ballet Lausanne. This highly anticipated production reflects on the company’s rich legacy (featuring the iconic Stravinsky’s Firebird), while offering a fresh perspective on its future. A deeply moving and cathartic experience.

20.07
Leonidas Kavakos
Ilya Gringolts
Apollon Ensemble

One of the great masters of the violin, Leonidas Kavakos returns to the Verbier Festival stage alongside the Apollon Ensemble, which he founded in 2022, and Ilya Gringolts. Together, they take on Bach’s violin concertos—works that Kavakos has long explored with rare insight and expressive depth. His Bach recordings are widely regarded as benchmarks. For this performance, each concerto will be shaped by the use of different bows from various periods, lending a unique character to every interpretation.

21.07
Evgeny Kissin

An Evgeny Kissin recital is always an occasion to remember. A towering figure of the piano, he presents a programme spanning his most beloved repertoire, from Bach to Shostakovich, with Chopin at its heart. Experience the artistry, virtuosity, and deep passion of one of the world’s greatest pianists.

22.07
Minsoo Sohn

Besides his intense education’s activities (he’s the teacher of Yunchan Lim), Minsoo Sohn dedicated years to exploring Beethoven’s complete sonatas, culminating in his acclaimed recording for Sony Classical. At Verbier, he performs the composer’s final three sonatas—monumental works that push the boundaries of piano music—offering a rare chance to hear them through one of today’s leading Beethoven interpreters.

23.07
Daniil Trifonov

Discovered at Verbier in 2012 shortly after winning the Tchaikovsky Competition (at just 21 years old), the spectacular Daniil Trifonov has since built an exemplary career worldwide. It’s a great joy to welcome him back with this recital featuring Tchaikovsky, Chopin’s Waltzes, and Barber’s stunning Sonata.

24.07
Puccini – Gianni Schicchi
Mascagni – Cavalleria Rusticana

Bryn Terfel brings his unmistakable charisma to Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi, while Ludovic Tézier, Yulia Matochkina and Freddie De Tommaso shine in Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana. An evening of high drama and unforgettable music.

29.07
Antoine Tamestit, Mischa Maisky, Quatuor Ébène, Martha Argerich, Evgeny Kissin

The highlight of our tribute to Shostakovich, Evgeny Kissin has crafted a fascinating programme showcasing the stylistic diversity of the Russian genius: Cello Sonata with Mischa Maisky, Piano Quintet with the Quatuor Ébène, Concertino for Two Pianos with Martha Argerich and the Viola Sonata with Antoine Tamestit.
A truly unmissable evening!

03.08
Paavo Järvi
Khatia Buniatishvili

It’s a highly anticipated return. The flamboyant Khatia Buniatishvili will be at Verbier on August 3 to bring the 32nd edition to a spectacular close. With Paavo Järvi, a dream lineup awaits, featuring: Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No.1. In the second half, another masterpiece will be performed with the Verbier Festival Orchestra: Mahler’s Symphony No.1, Titan.