Kapan Fest 2026: a celebration of music, art, and cultural heritage
23-06-2026 15:19:21 | | Press release
In the summer of 2026, the heart of Syunik will once again become a center of global musical art, pulsating with the rhythms of classical music. The Kapan International Music Festival, Kapan Fest, will unite world-renowned musicians, young talents, and art-loving audiences for the fourth consecutive year, becoming one of the most significant cultural events of the year.
The now-traditional festival will transform Kapan into a platform for live music, creative dialogue, and international cultural collaboration for 10 days. Kapan Fest 2026 will feature world-famous soloists, conductors, and the best chamber music artists from 16 countries, including Armenia, Belgium, Denmark, the USA, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Australia, Ecuador, Russia, Romania, and Georgia.
One of the key components of the festival will once again be the Kapan Fest Academy, where 55 young musicians selected from various countries will have the opportunity to participate in intensive masterclasses, work with legendary musicians, and perform on stage with them in concert programs.
The sponsors of "Kapan Fest" include the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of the Republic of Armenia, the Kapan Municipality, ZPMK, the Armenian General Benevolent Union, the embassies of Belgium and Denmark in Armenia, Francis Kyurkchyan, Thomas Wang, "Larsen Strings," and other companies and individuals, whose support makes it possible to organize all festival concerts completely free for the audience, implement the educational programs of the "Kapan Fest" Academy, and, in general, bring to life this unprecedented festival in scale and significance.
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