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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STABAT MATER

21/03/2026 16:00 CET

STABAT MATER On-site

La Risonanza and Parola e musica nel tempo di Quaresima 2026 Italy
Chiesa di Santa Maria presso San Satiro, Via Torino, 20123 Milano
Through Boccherini’s Stabat Mater, performed in one of the most beautiful churches of Milan, this concert makes us experience how the sense of tragic can be attained even with lightness and elegance of language and style
Musicians
  • Francesca Lombardi Mazzulli - soprano
  • LA RISONANZA
  • Ryo Terakado, Joanna Dobrowolska - violins
  • Ayako Matsunaga - alto
  • Caterina Dell'Agnello, Agnieszka Oszanca - cello
The sackbut, a musical passport through the ages

18/03/2026 14:00 CET

The sackbut, a musical passport through the ages On-site

Les Muses en Dialogue x Julien Miro France
218 Bd de l'Aéroport international, 34000 Montpellier
Discovering the ancestor of the trombone: history, how it works, trying out the instrument and a mini-concert. Julien Miro, professor at the Cité des Arts, highlights the links between the modern trombone and the sackbut.
Musicians

Julien Miro

Workshop tours: guided tour of a workshop certified as Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant

19/03/2026 18:30 CET

Workshop tours: guided tour of a workshop certified as Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant On-site

Les Muses en Dialogue x Martine Argellies France
11bis Rue des Soldats, 34000 Montpellier
Martine Argellies, a harpsichord maker since 1981, is one of the few French specialists in this instrument.
Musicians

Martine Argellies

The Chamber Room - Early Music Day Edition

21/03/2026 12:30 CET

The Chamber Room - Early Music Day Edition Online and On-site

Be Ancient Be Cool Italy
Chiesa di San Vincenzo, Piazza dei Signori, 36100 Vicenza
A live-streamed concert is organised, featuring various musicians and ensembles from the Veneto region, with the aim of promoting the dissemination of early music performance practices.
Avant-première création 2026 : "La Bohême"

22/03/2026 18:00 CET

Avant-première création 2026 : "La Bohême" On-site

Schola de la Sainte-Chapelle / Centre de musique médiévale de Paris France
église Saint-Pierre, 78890 Garancières
From Guillaume de Machaut to Josquin des Prés, a journey through the sacred music of 14th- and 15th-century manuscripts from Prague and Bohemia: canciones sacrae, motets... Preview concert of the premiere in Paris (26 March)
Musicians

The Schola of Sainte-Chapelle, 15 singers, conducted by Brigitte Lesne

Per cantar e sonar: music from early 16th century Italy

21/03/2026 15:30 EET (21/03/2026 14:30 CET)

Per cantar e sonar: music from early 16th century Italy On-site

Efthalia Lazaridou Greece
Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki, Manoli Andronikou 6, 546 21 Thessaloniki
You'll hear music from the first printed books for a solo instrument (the lute) and for solo song with instrumental accompaniment. The programme also includes music from various 16th century manuscripts and derives from my final uni thesis project.
Musicians
  • Efthalia Lazaridou, renaissance lute
  • Dimitra Pilaftsi, voice
  • Theodoros Kitsos, renaissance lute
Workshop on Bach's St Matthew Passion

20/03/2026 18:00 CET (20/03/2026 18:00 CET)

Workshop on Bach's St Matthew Passion On-site

Festival Encuentro Silva de Sirenas (FESS Madrid) Spain
Espacio Silva de Sirenas, C/ Vinaroz 16, 28002 Madrid
We will approach Bach's music through a guided listening session of his St Matthew Passion. We will learn about the context, describe the main elements, analyse the most notable moments and delve deeper into this monumental work.
Musicians
  • Workshop given by Rodrigo Guerrero
𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐎 𝐄 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐀 𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐋’𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐋 𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐒𝐂𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐎 𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐄

21/03/2026 20:30 CET (21/03/2026 20:30 CET)

𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐎 𝐄 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐀 𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐋’𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐋 𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐒𝐂𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐎 𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐄 On-site

Michela Appio Italy
Michela Appio, Via Dell'Annunziata Montescaglioso, 75024 MONTESCAGLIOSO
Art in the Southern Renaissance and M.A. Mazzone, madrigalist from Basilicata: ‘The first book of songs for four voices’ conference and concert
Musicians
  • Ensemble Le vaghe Ninfe
  • Dr.Carlo Corsato National Gallery Londra
Lighten mine eies

27/03/2026 19:30 CET

Lighten mine eies On-site

FESTIVAL BAS BILBAO Spain
Iglesia de la Encarnación, Encarnacion Plaza, 9, Ibaiondo, 48006 Bilbao
This concert embarks on a journey into the English 17th century. Inventive harp consorts and intimate psalms composed by William Lawes reveal a bold, expressive voice. A rare encounter with music of striking beauty and emotional depth
Musicians
  • Amélie Raison, soprano
  • Fiona McGown, mezzo soprano
  • Cyril Costanzo, bass
  • Loris Barrucand, organ/harpsichord
  • Manon Papasergio, harp
  • Fiona-Émilie Poupard, violin/viola da gamba
  • Simon Waddell, theorbo
  • Robin Pharo, viola da gamba
Harmonia artificiosa

21/03/2026 19:30 CET

Harmonia artificiosa On-site

Printemps des Arts de Monaco Monaco
Salle des Franciscains, 4-6, place Saint-François, 06300 Nice
The Ensemble Artifices offers a personal and colourful programme of sonatas from two of Biber's iconic collections, showcasing the influence of improvisation, dance and the harmonic power that characterises this music.
Musicians
  • Julien-Laferrière Alice
  • Deguchi Minori
  • Carnus Maguelonne
  • Valfré Mathieu
  • Dovador Carlés
Don Quichotte auf der Hochzeit des Comacho

21/03/2026 16:00 CET (21/03/2026 16:00 CET)

Don Quichotte auf der Hochzeit des Comacho On-site

27. Magdeburger Telemann-Festtage Germany
Hyparschale Magdeburg, Kleiner Stadtmarsch 7, 39114 Magdeburg
Telemann's timeless one-act opera about the unexpected participation of the tragicomic couple Don Quixote and Sancho Panza in a rural wedding setting proves exemplarily that true comedy unfolds in the details and in their high-quality execution.
Musicians
  • Boston Early Music Festival Vocal Ensemble, Dance Company & Chamber Ensemble
  • Paul O’Dette & Stephen Stubbs, artistic direction
  • Gilbert Blin, production
  • Marie-Nathalie Lacoursière, choreography
  • Gwen van den Eijnde, costumes
  • Kelly Martin, light design
  • Christian Immler, Don Quichotte
  • Jason McStoots, Sancho Pansa
  • Emily Siar, Quiteria
  • Michael Galvin, Comacho
  • Daniel Moody, Basilio
  • Richard Pittsinger, Grisóstomo
  • Jason Rober, Pedrillo
Giovanni Legrenzi - Vespro della Beata Vergine

20/03/2026 21:00 CET (20/03/2026 21:00 CET)

Giovanni Legrenzi - Vespro della Beata Vergine On-site

GhislieriMusica Italy
Aula Magna del Collegio Ghislieri, Piazza Ghislieri, 4, 27100 Pavia
Reconstruction of a Marian Vesper by Legrenzi, in the 400th anniversary of his birth. Psalms from “Salmi a Cinque, tre voci e due violini op. V (1657)” and antiphons from “Compiete con le lettanie & Antifone della B. V. a 5 voci op. VII (1662)".
Musicians
  • Coro Universitario Ghislieri Soloists and Baroque Orchestra of the Civica Scuola di Musica"Claudio Abbado"
  • Milano Luca Colombo, conductor
Early Music Tea Time

21/03/2026 16:00 CET

Early Music Tea Time Online

Barock Vokal Akademie Germany
Jakob-Welder-Weg 28, 55128 Mainz
Let's chat about the importance of text in Baroque vocal music. How can we have fun with it and entertain the audiences? An introduction to certain basic skills. Ask and discuss with us!
Musicians
  • Prof. Elisabeth Scholl, musical director of BVA.
  • Open to all singers and Baroque music lovers - German and English speaking.
La Primavera di Bach: Buon Compleanno Bach - XI Edizione

22/03/2026 09:30 CET

La Primavera di Bach: Buon Compleanno Bach - XI Edizione On-site

Associazione Culturale Mousikè - Il Teatro Armonico APS Italy
Chiesa dei Carmini, Corso Antonio Fogazzaro, 252, 36100 Vicenza
Soli Deo Gloria! The organ music of J.S. Bach in festive liturgies
Musicians
  • Federico Rigoni - organ
The Great Equinox Festival | Musical show

21/03/2026 15:00 CET

The Great Equinox Festival | Musical show On-site

Harmonia Sacra France
104 avenue Duchesnois, 59300 VALENCIENNES
A poetic celebration of spring, the Great Equinox Festival is a call to embrace space, celebration, dance, and the joy of being together: to sing about life. This concert is presented by cellist Paul Poupinet (CRR de Paris).
Musicians
  • DMA from the CRR in Paris
  • Bastien Mahieu: Text and narrator
  • Marie Escadafals: Vocals and narrator
  • Anna Oustinov: Flute
  • Clément Brély: English horn
  • Manon Letort: Bass clarinet
  • Corentin Le Gall: Bagpipes
  • Niccolò Bellandi: Percussion
  • Colin Heller: Treble violin
  • Galel Sanchez: Countertenor violin
  • Louise Béguin-Pasquier: Viola
  • Paul Poupinet: Bass violin and coordination
Alla soglia del silenzio

21/03/2026 20:30 CET (21/03/2026 20:30 CET)

Alla soglia del silenzio On-site

Coro da Camera del Concentus Musicus Patavinus Italy
Oratorio di San Giorgio - Padova - , Piazza del Santo, 35123 Padova
A concert dedicated to the sacred tradition of the Bach family, in which music becomes a true “sound rhetoric” capable of transforming the biblical text into an emotional and spiritual experience.
Musicians
  • Giovanna Baldissin Molli
  • Camilla Scappatura, soprano
  • Concentus Musicus Patavinus Chamber Choir
  • Roberto Loreggian, organ
  • Ignacio Vazzoler, conductor
Alla Luce

21/03/2026 20:30 CET

Alla Luce On-site

WUNDERKAMMER trieste Italy
Torre del Lloyd - Sala delle Colonne , via Von Bruck 2, Trieste - Italy, 34100 Trieste
A glimpse on the luminous Early Baroque repertoire for voices and Basso Continuo: Kapsberger, Monteverdi, Frescobaldi, Rossi performed by the best students of Department of Early Music of Conservatorio Pedrollo of Vicenza
Musicians
  • Marcello Mazzetti and Luigi Tinto, voice
  • Nikita Poretti & Livio Ticli, harpsichord
Ausgezeichnet 2

21/03/2026 11:45 CET (21/03/2026 11:45 CET)

Ausgezeichnet 2 On-site

27. Magdeburger Telemann-Festtage Germany
Gesellschaftshaus Magdeburg, Schinkelsaal, Schönebecker Straße 129, 39104 Magdeburg
Works from Essercizii Musici by Georg Philipp Telemann and from VI. Sonate à Violino e Viola da Gamba by Philipp Heinrich Erlebach, performed by the prize winners of the 13th International Telemann-Competition 2025.
Musicians
  • Anna Maddalena Ghielmi, Violin
  • Thomas Fields, Viola da gamba
  • Azzurra Raneri, Violoncello
  • Johannes Festerling, Theorbo
  • Tung-Han Hu, Cembalo
Lunch-Konzert: Cohaere Ensemble

21/03/2026 14:00 CET (21/03/2026 14:00 CET)

Lunch-Konzert: Cohaere Ensemble On-site

27. Magdeburger Telemann-Festtage Germany
EinLaden, Breiter Weg 30, 39104 Magdeburg
This concert invites you to enjoy a special musical dialogue between two Baroque composers: the ensemble contrasts the refined elegance of French composer Pierre Gaultier de Marseille with the lively brilliance of Italian composer Carlo Tessarini.
Musicians
  • Marta Gawlas, flute
  • Monika Hartmann, cello
  • Natalia Olczak, harpsichord
REFLETS - Génération France Music - Le live

21/03/2026 16:30 CET

REFLETS - Génération France Music - Le live Online

France Musique France
65 rue de Grajot, 31340 MIREPOIX-SUR-TARN
On March 21, 2026, José Sanchez and Alberto Garcia will present their new album Reflets at the France Musique Generation Live event. Don't miss this unique concert, from the comfort of your home!
Musicians
  • José Sanchez
  • Alberto Garcia
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