Oregon Bach Festival

✨ Thank you to our 2026 Corporate Sponsors! ✨

Your generous support helped make this season possible. From unforgettable performances to meaningful community connections, your partnership brought these moments to life.

Thank you for investing in the arts and helping us create an incredible 2026 season. 🎶

The final day of OBF 2026 is here! 💫🎻

Before the season comes to a close, reminisce with us on some of the magical moments that made this festival so special. Join us for one last unforgettable performance today! 🎫✨

Thank you for being part of the music, the memories, and the community. ❤️

Haydn: The Creation
July 12 | 2:30pm | Beall Concert Hall
Come early for a free pre-concert talk at 1:30 pm!

Ticket 🔗: hultcenter.org/seasons/oregon-bach-festival-2026
Festival 🔗: OregonBachFestival.org

Chris Thile makes a mandolin sound like a full orchestra. 🎶 Effortlessly moving between Bach, bluegrass, original songs, and dazzling improvisation, he blurs the lines between classical and indie-folk like no one else.

One of the festival's biggest crossover events, this is a concert that brings music lovers of every kind together. Don't miss one of the festival's most electrifying nights.🎼⭐️🎫

An Evening with Chris Thile
July 11 | 7:30pm | Soreng Theater,

Ticket 🔗: hultcenter.org/seasons/oregon-bach-festival-2026
Festival 🔗: OregonBachFestival.org

Join us for a free organ concert with Lindsey Rodgers and ElRay Stewart-Cook! 🎹✨

UO School of Music and Dance faculty member Lindsey Rodgers and longtime Central Lutheran Church Organist/Choirmaster ElRay Stewart-Cook are celebrated performers, educators, and champions of organ music. Together, they lead one of the Pacific Northwest's outstanding church music programs—and they're bringing their artistry to OBF for a free afternoon performance.

Organ Interlude with Lindsey Rodgers and ElRay Stewart-Cook
July 10 | 2:30pm | Central Lutheran Church | Free

Ticket 🔗: hultcenter.org/seasons/oregon-bach-festival-2026
Festival 🔗: OregonBachFestival.org

A festival favorite returns! ✨🎻

Berwick Academy alum .mckaylodge leads tonight's concert, bringing the Baroque era to life at its boldest, most colorful, and most entertaining. You won't want to miss it! See you tonight! 🎶

The Elements
July 8 | 7:30pm | Beall Concert Hall
Come early for a free pre-concert talk at 6:30 pm with Augusta McKay Lodge, moderated by Holly Roberts, PhD!

Ticket 🔗: hultcenter.org/seasons/oregon-bach-festival-2026
Festival 🔗: OregonBachFestival.org

A new edition of KWAX Connects is set to air on Thursday this week featuring host Kimberly Powell's interview with conductor Gemma New, in town to conduct on Thursday evening's American Tapestry concert for the Oregon Bach Festival. Gemma talks about her inspirations, conducting approach and the program. Tune in at 9am or enjoy an encore in the 1pm or 4pm hours PST! kwax.com/listen

2026 Guest Artist Spotlight: Marc Destrubé 🎻✨

Canadian violinist Marc Destrubé is an internationally acclaimed soloist and period-instrument specialist. A longtime concertmaster of the Oregon Bach Festival Period Orchestra, he previously served as concertmaster of the OBF Orchestra under Helmuth Rilling and spent more than 20 years as co-concertmaster of the renowned Orchestra of the 18th Century. He is also artistic director of the Pacific Baroque Festival.

See Marc's OBF 2026 schedule ⤵️

The Elements
July 8 | 7:30pm | Beall Concert Hall
Come early for a free pre-concert talk at 6:30 pm!

Ticket 🔗: hultcenter.org/seasons/oregon-bach-festival-2026
Festival 🔗: OregonBachFestival.org

2026 Guest Artist Spotlight: Nicole Joseph 🎶✨

Acclaimed soprano and Portland native Nicole Joseph has performed with Kentucky Opera, Detroit's Opera MODO, and orchestras and festivals across the country. Her performance in The Consul earned a 2019 Wilde Award nomination for Best Opera Performance, and she has appeared as a soloist with the Portland Chamber Orchestra, Walla Walla Symphony, and more.

See Nicole's OBF 2026 schedule ⤵️

American Tapestry
July 9 | 7:30pm | Silva Concert Hall, Hult Center for the Performing Arts, City of Eugene
Come early for a free pre-concert talk at 6:30 pm!

Ticket 🔗: hultcenter.org/seasons/oregon-bach-festival-2026
Festival 🔗: OregonBachFestival.org

Celebrated conductor Anton Armstrong leads tomorrow's Stangeland Family Youth Choral Academy concert 🎵💫🗣️

Celebrating his 36th year as conductor of the St. Olaf Choir, Anton Armstrong is the longest-tenured conductor in the ensemble's history. Under his leadership, the choir has become internationally recognized for its inspiring performances and commitment to diverse sacred choral music. A respected conductor and educator, Armstrong was honored with the Oregon Bach Festival's Saltzman Award in 2013 for his outstanding leadership and contributions to the festival.

Stangeland Family Youth Choral Academy
July 7 | 7:30pm | Beall Concert Hall
Come early for a free pre-concert talk at 6:30 pm!

Ticket 🔗: hultcenter.org/seasons/oregon-bach-festival-2026
Festival 🔗: OregonBachFestival.org