Edition 2026

Join the Global Celebration of Early Music


Every 21 March, festivals, concert halls, ensembles, and institutions across Europe come together to celebrate the richness of early music. Explore the diversity of events, artists, and initiatives by visiting our interactive map and find out what’s happening near you or across the continent. 

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El Jardín de las Delicias :: Felipe II

26/01/2026 19:30 CET

El Jardín de las Delicias :: Felipe II On-site

All'Antica Musika Spain
Teatro Barakaldo, Calle Elcano, 4 , 48901 Barakaldo
The Garden of Earthly Delights: An interdisciplinary show that combines theatre, modern dance and Spanish music from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. During the show, Philip II recounts his final hours and looks back on his life while observing the painting.
Musicians
  • Laiene Alcalá, Soprano
  • Silvia Cantatore, Viola da Gamba
  • Teresa Merino, Theorbo
  • Elvira Pujol, Harpsichord
  • Diego de Amigo, Baroque Violin
  • David Sáez, Recorders
Et Jesum, Tomás Luís de Victoria Vídeo Premiere

21/03/2026 12:00 CET

Et Jesum, Tomás Luís de Victoria Vídeo Premiere Online

Video premiere Spain
Valencia, Spain. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeBHrDPeQkM, 46009 Valencia
Et Jesum, Tomás Luís de Victoria Vídeo Premiere
Musicians Dolce Rima (Paula Brieba, theorbo and Julieta Viñas, soprano)
John Dowland, 400 Years Later

25/03/2026 16:00 CET

John Dowland, 400 Years Later On-site

Escola d'Adults Pau Casals de Rubí Spain
Escola Municipal de Música Pere Burés, Alicia de la Larrocha Hall., Joaquim Blume, 28, 08191 Rubí
Lute solos from the best lutenist of all time, who passed away 400 years ago.
Musicians
  • Joaquim Bogunyà, renaissance lute.
The Händel Passion

19/03/2026 20:00 CET

The Händel Passion On-site

Bachcelona Festival Spain
Fundación Salvat, Carrer del Gall, 30-36, 08950 Barcelona, Spain
This program of music by Handel and Bach recreates an extraordinary event: Good Friday, 1747, when J.S. Bach performed Handel arias in Leipzig during a performance of the Markus Passion.
Musicians
  • Salvat Soloists Mariana Rodrigues, soprano
  • Jana Corominas, mezzo-soprano
  • Itamar Hildesheim, tenor
  • Lluís Arratia, baritone
  • Bachcelona Consort
  • Katy Elkin, oboe
  • Vadym Makarenko,violin
  • Andrés Murillo, violin
  • Núria Pujolràs, viola
  • Guillermo Turina, cello
  • Daniel Tarrida, harpsichord and conductor
El Jardín de las Delicias

03/02/2026 19:00 CET

El Jardín de las Delicias On-site

All'Antica Musika Spain
Teatro Barakaldo , C/ Juan Sebastián Elcano, 4, 48901 Barakaldo
El jardín de las delicias" by All'Antica Musika is an interdisciplinary project that combines early Spanish and Latin American music (16th-18th centuries) with theatre and dance, narrating the last thoughts of King Philip II.
Musicians
  • Jorge Santos (actor)
  • Laiene Alcalá (soprano)
  • Venecia Grifell (dancer)
  • Diego de Amigo (baroque violin)
  • David Sáez (recorders)
  • Silvia Cantatore (viola da gamba)
  • Teresa Merino (theorbo)
  • Elvira Pujol (harpsichord)
  • Adrian Santamaria (percussion)
French & Italian Lute Music from the Baroque Era

09/04/2025 16:00 CEST

French & Italian Lute Music from the Baroque Era Online

Escola d'Adults Pau Casals de Rubí Spain
Escola Municipal de Música Pere Burés, Joaquim Blume, 28, 08191 Rubí
First concert ever with a 14-course lute with works by pretty unknown baroque composers for the lute such as Louys de Moy & Giovanni Zamboni.
Musicians
  • Joaquim Bogunyà, 14-course lute.
The Conservatory of Menorca celebrates Early Music Day

21/03/2026 19:00 CET (21/03/2026 19:00 CET)

The Conservatory of Menorca celebrates Early Music Day On-site

Conservatori Professional de Música de Menorca and JJMM d'Alaior Spain
Sala de Cultura Sant Diego, Alaior, Es Banyer, S/N, 07730 Alaior
As is tradition at Conservatori Professional de Música de Menorca, students and teachers of the center celebrate Early Music Day, with a concert-conference in which you can listen to music for guitar, string quartet, violin and voice.
Musicians
"Early Music Desk. ¡Haendel All’Italiana!"

21/03/2026 19:00 CET (21/03/2026 19:00 CET)

"Early Music Desk. ¡Haendel All’Italiana!" Online

Festival Encuentro Silva de Sirenas (FESS Madrid) Spain
Espacio Silva de Sirenas, C/ Vinaroz 16, 28002 Madrid
Early Music Desk offers an intimate listening experience: a close acoustic, direct dialogue between performer and listener, commentary on the works, a final discussion, and a relaxed space for conversation. The event is also streamed online.
Musicians
  • DELIRIVM MUSICA
  • Beatriz Amezúa, violin
  • Diego Fernández, harpsichord
  • Juan Portilla, recorder
Semana de la música antigua

16/03/2026 16:30 CET

Semana de la música antigua On-site

Conservatorio Municipal de Barakaldo Spain
Conservatorio Municipal de Barakaldo, Av. A. Miranda, 4, Aptdo: 118, 48902 San Vicente de Barakaldo, Biscay, 48902 Barakaldo
Throughout the week, there will be chamber music auditions, a concert by the conservatory orchestra, and a concert and masterclass by the All'Antica Musika ensemble.
Musicians
  • Students from the centre
  • Conservatory symphony orchestra
  • All'Antica Musika group
Dialogues. Duet medieval dances

21/03/2026 19:00 CET

Dialogues. Duet medieval dances Online and On-site

Fundación Municipal de Cultura, Educación y Universidad Popular de Gijón Spain
Museo Casa Natal de Jovellanos, Plazuela de Jovellanos, s/n, Centro, 33201 Gijón, Asturias, 33201 Gijón
The ensemble Eloqventia presents a program whose title alludes to the intercultural relationship characteristic of the Middle Ages, featuring music from the Christian kingdoms, al-Andalus and the Sephardic tradition
Musicians
  • Eloqventia
  • Alejandro Villar – soprano, alto and tenor recorders, double flute, gemshorn, medieval bamboo flute and symphonia
  • David Mayoral – Darbukas, frame drums, doira, tambourine, tamburello, bells, dulcimer and chimes
Alla Madonna: Compositoras del Seicento Sacro.

17/03/2026 20:30 CET

Alla Madonna: Compositoras del Seicento Sacro. On-site

MUSACE (IV Festival de Música Sacra de Ceuta) Spain
Iglesia de nuestra Señora de África, Pl. de África, 51001 Ceuta
This programme traces a musical and spiritual journey around the figure of the Virgin Mary, through the female voices who composed in her name in 17th-century Italy. From cloistered convents to cultured salons, the composers
Musicians
  • DOLCE RIMA
  • Paula Brieba, theorbo
  • Julieta Viñas, soprano
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