2026 Festival x Venice

July 31-August 7, 2026 · Possagno, Italy

One hour away from Venice. The same application form is used for both the California and Venice 2026 festivals.

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Festival Details

Type Piano String Voice
Fees
  • Solo: $3200 USD
  • Concerto: $4400 USD
  • Fellowship available
  • Solo: $3200 USD
  • Concerto: $4400 USD
  • Fellowship available
  • Solo: $3200 USD
  • Concerto: $4400 USD
  • Fellowship available
Program Options
  • Concerto only: July 31-August 4
  • Concerto + lessons: July 31-August 6
Location
  • Possagno, Italy, one hour away from Venice
  • Orbifold Chamber Orchestra with 20+ members
Common Notes
  • All tuition includes accommodations, access to all events, lessons, and concerts.
  • No meals included.
  • Shared room accommodation.
  • For concerto participants: one rehearsal and final performance with String Chamber Orchestra.
  • Scholarships may be available for advanced students.
Concerto Programs

We offer a carefully curated selection of concertos for both piano and strings

Notice: if participants select piano concerto program, they have to fly to Venice, Italy, in August 1st. Finial preforming will be on the 3rd of August.

Schedule
  • July 31: Arrival in Venice before 12:00 PM, with afternoon bus pickup to Possagno.
  • August 1-August 6: Lessons and rehearsals.
  • August 2 or August 4: Concerto concerts.
  • August 6: Closing ceremony and final concert.
  • August 7: Bus transfer back to Venice.
Application Requirements
  • To register, submit the application form with a good-quality video up to 15 minutes on YouTube. Please make sure the links are unlisted rather than private.
  • Each applicant will receive confirmation of receipt within one week of submission.
  • Notification of acceptance will be sent by email within four weeks after submission.

2026 Festival Faculty

2026 Venice faculty will be announced soon.

Please check back for updates as the lineup is confirmed.