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Lakes Area Music Festival

The Lakes Area Music Festival is Minnesota's summer home for world-class orchestra, opera, and chamber music. This winter the organization presents a series of four concerts featuring members of its roster in smaller combinations and a wide array of genres. Performances both in the Brainerd Lakes Area and at Minneapolis' Pillsbury Castle.

More at: lakesareamusic.org/winter-series

Stay tuned for more information regarding ticketing for the 18th annual Lakes Area Music Festival, held July 31 through August 23, 2026, featuring more than 200 professional musicians from the nation's top orchestras and opera companies.

More at: lakesareamusic.org
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Lakes Area Music Festival

Love's Constancy with John Taylor Ward

Nisswa, MN Sun Jan 25, 2026
Four musicians stand against a white brick wall, each holding a string instrument. They wear formal attire and smile warmly, exuding a lively, artistic vibe.
Lakes Area Music Festival

Thalea Plays Ravel

Nisswa, MN Sun Mar 1, 2026
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Lakes Area Music Festival

Feelin' Blue

Nisswa, MN Sun Apr 19, 2026