2026 Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass
May 22-24, 2026 | 19th Annual Event
Join us for the 19th Annual Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass, a weekend of world-class music, history and culture presented by the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS). Held inside Shaker Village’s iconic Meadowview Barn, this festival pairs unforgettable chamber performances with sweeping views of Kentucky’s rolling hills.
Musical Performances
Enjoy four concerts throughout the weekend, featuring CMS artists performing a wide range of chamber works.
- Concert I: Saturday, May 23 at 11:00 a.m.
- Concert II: Saturday, May 23 at 5:00 p.m.
- Concert III: Sunday, May 24 at 11:00 a.m.
- Concert IV: Sunday, May 24 at 5:00 p.m.
You can view the music selections for each concert here.
Complimentary Educational Lectures
Deepen your festival experience with two educational lectures led by CMS artists.
- Educational Lecture I: Saturday, May 23 at 3:00 p.m.
- Educational Lecture II: Sunday, May 24 at 3:00 p.m.
Tours with President & CEO Billy Rankin
Join President and CEO Billy Rankin for a series of walking tours throughout the weekend highlighting preservation work and projects underway across the Village.
- President's Tour I: Saturday, May 23 at 1:30 p.m.
Preservation at Work: A look at five significant historic preservation projects taking place in 2026. This walking tour will discuss current and soon-to-come preservation projects on the 1817 East Family Wash House, 1848 Post Office, 1821 West Family Dwelling, 1847 Cooper's Shop, 1816 North Lot Dwelling and 1839 Trustee's Office. - President's Tour II: Sunday, May 24 at 1:30 p.m.
Curating the Land: A tour of Shaker Village's efforts to balance conservation, agriculture and historic integrity to a 3,000-acre property.
Ticketing
Ticketing for the event is offered at two levels:
- Festival Patron – Packages and priority booking starting at $1,450 per person.
- General Admission – Tickets range from $48-$75 per person.
Patron Packages
As a Patron, you’ll enjoy exclusive access to special events and enhanced experiences, including:
- Private Concert: A special performance offered only to patrons.
- Exclusive Dining: Enjoy meals with the musicians inside the Patron Tent.
- Reserved Seating: Guaranteed reserved seating at all performances.
- Complimentary Sunrise Breakfast: Begin both Saturday and Sunday with breakfast under the tent at Trustees’ Lawn, featuring mimosas, Irish coffee, Bloody Marys and a range of hot and cold options.
- Shaker Landing Cocktail Party: Saturday evening gathering just for patrons, offering cocktails, appetizers and time to connect with the artists in an intimate setting.
- Priority Access: Receive priority booking at The Inn and The Trustees’ Table when you purchase your Patron Package. For more information and to book your package, contact the Development Office at 859.734.1563.
Supporting Shaker Village
The Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass is Shaker Village’s largest annual fundraiser, and it’s made possible through the collective support of those who love this place. Every gift helps safeguard the Village’s historic structures, care for more than 3,000 acres of protected landscape and create meaningful experiences for visitors of all ages.
We can’t wait to welcome you to this memorable weekend of music and community.
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