Explore the 2026 Programme

A recital by Nikolai Lugansky is always a profound experience, marked by great sincerity and free of any superfluous effects. His deep respect for the score allows him to capture the composer’s intentions with absolute clarity. On the program: two monuments of Romantic piano music — Chopin’s 24 Preludes and Schumann’s passionate Humoreske.

A program of 20th and even 21st-century music, featuring the world premiere of the work by the Georgian prodigy Tsotne Zedginidze. A unique opportunity to discover the dazzling talent of this 16-year-old musician! He will be at the piano to perform his composition alongside soloists who are regulars at the Rencontres Inédites.

An emblematic work of Brahms’ genius, the Double Concerto captivates with its richness and virtuosity, here brought to life by the bows of Clara-Jumi Kang and Kian Soltani. Then comes another Romantic masterpiece, conducted by the charismatic Nikolaj Znaider: Schumann’s Rhenish Symphony, composed in tribute to German heritage.

An original programme paying tribute to the two masters of Leipzig, Bach and Mendelssohn, brought to life by the immense baritone Peter Mattei and a top-tier chamber ensemble for Mendelssohn’s Piano and Strings Sextet.

Since his success at the 2021 Chopin Competition in Warsaw, Bruce Liu has built an exemplary career on the world’s greatest stages. He returns to Verbier with a recital combining, alongside Bach, Liszt, and Chopin, the Spanish colors of Mompou and Albéniz.

Both Thomas Quasthoff and Kirill Gerstein have a resolutely modern vision of their art, putting their considerable renown at the service of powerful messages. They perform Viktor Ullmann's Melodrama, composed in July 1944 shortly before his deportation.

Two piano legends, champions of the classical repertoire. Evgeny Kissin and Sir András Schiff come together in an exceptional programme for four hands or two pianos. A major event of the 2026 edition!

A true Carte Blanche offered to Leonidas Kavakos, one of the most loyal friends of the Verbier Festival for 25 years. The programme features Franck’s famous Sonata with Alexandre Kantorow at the piano, as well as works by Dvořák with their inimitable Romanticism and energy.

A journey through shadow and light as Schubert and David Lang explore the voices of Death — one through intimate song, the other through a modern echo. With Sandrine Piau, Pedja Mužijević, and the Leonkoro Quartet, UNLTD enters Schubert’s orbit ahead of his 200th birthday in 2028 for this Verbier premiere.

From the famous Funeral March of Schumann’s Quintet to the timeless tune of Schubert’s Trout, the finest soloists become chamber musicians to help us rediscover the popular heritage of Romantic music, with unmatched charm and inventiveness.

Accomplished singers and instrumentalists of the Verbier Festival Academy’s Atelier Lyrique and Soloists & Ensembles Programmes unite for a vibrant recital of vocal chamber music, celebrating artistry, collaboration, and seldom-heard gems of the repertoire.

An original and unconventional program is offered here by the magician Mikhail Pletnev, bringing together the finest of 19th-century Romantic Europe. Rarely heard works precede Schumann’s Violin Concerto, probably one of the most demanding in the repertoire, sublimely performed by the exceptional Daniel Lozakovich.

The promise of a perfect exploration of German Romanticism with one of its most brilliant creators, Robert Schumann, performed by exceptional artists gathered around pianist Minsoo Sohn, one of the revelations of the 2025 Verbier Festival.

Since his brilliant victory at the prestigious Tchaikovsky Competition, Alexandre Kantorow has captivated audiences with the intensity of his interpretations. At 28, he is one of the leading ambassadors of the piano worldwide. In addition to Chopin, he performs the exceptional Sonata by Medtner and a sacred masterpiece: Beethoven’s ultimate Sonata, Op. 111.

Augustin Dumay, the most illustrious representative of the historical French violin school (that of Thibaud, Neveu, Grumiaux, Ferras), performs with Julien Quentin some of the gems of the sonata repertoire: Debussy, Beethoven, and the wonderful Fantasiestücke by Schumann.

For a spectacular programme, exceptional artists: Mikhail Pletnev, one of the greatest Chopin interpreters of our time, performs the irresistible Second Concerto by Chopin, while the aesthete Gianandrea Noseda conducts the extraordinary Sixth Symphony by Mahler, renowned worldwide for its Dantean ambition.

Piano superstar Yunchan Lim, only 21 years old, delves into Medtner’s universe with his monumental Piano Quintet, bringing together the finest musicians of his generation (Lozakovich, So, Ridout, Soltani). In the first half, clarinetist Pierre Génisson will explore the full lyrical genius of Bruch with his Eight Pieces for clarinet, viola, and piano.

Former pianist of the Buena Vista Social Club, Rolando Luna turns every concert into a Havana celebration. With his trio, he blends Cuban swing, jazz fire and heartfelt soul in a night of irresistible rhythm.

Kian Soltani is one of the most acclaimed cellists of his generation, sought after by today’s leading conductors (Barenboim, Gatti, Pappano, Shani…). Yet he remains deeply connected to his oriental roots and, with his ensemble Shiraz — founded by his father — enjoys presenting creative programmes inspired by Persian music. A guaranteed journey of discovery!

After nearly three weeks of rehearsals, coachings, and performances, musicians of the Verbier Festival Academy’s Soloists programme come together for an afternoon of chamber music featuring works by Fauré and Shostakovich.

First recital at the Salle des Combins, following his triumphs at the Église (those historic Goldberg Variations in 2025!) for Yunchan Lim. A worldwide phenomenon — and rightfully so — as this young artist moves us deeply with his sound. Schubert's luminous "Gasteiner" Sonata opens the evening with joyous exuberance and irresistible vitality. In the second half, three Scriabin sonatas: the "Fantasy" Sonata, the "gothic" Sonata No. 3 nicknamed "States of Soul", and the radiant Fourth which he described as "man's flight towards the star, symbol of happiness".

Live screening at the Cinéma de Verbier. First recital at the Salle des Combins, following his triumphs at the Église (those historic Goldberg Variations in 2025!) for Yunchan Lim. A worldwide phenomenon — and rightfully so — as this young artist moves us deeply with his sound. Schubert's luminous "Gasteiner" Sonata opens the evening with joyous exuberance and irresistible vitality. In the second half, three Scriabin sonatas: the "Fantasy" Sonata, the "gothic" Sonata No. 3 nicknamed "States of Soul", and the radiant Fourth which he described as "man's flight towards the star, symbol of happiness".

For many musicians, Jascha Heifetz is considered the greatest violinist of all time. With this programme, Marc Bouchkov pays tribute to the Russian-born American violinist (1901–1987) by presenting works that showcase his extraordinary virtuosity.

Musicians of the Verbier Festival Academy’s Soloists programme are joined by the Fibonacci Quartet, one of the Academy’s 2026 ensembles in residence, for a morning recital of chamber music by Haydn, Mozart and Mendelssohn.

The children of Camp Storytellers take the stage with actor René-Claude Emery to bring to life an original show, Terrokois — a unique moment where theatre, music, and visual arts come together.

Superstar Renée Fleming returns to Verbier! She offers an immersive experience, blending her voice with stunning imagery from the National Geographic Society.
Through romantic and contemporary works accompanied by film, this programme explores the beauty and fragility of nature while highlighting humanity’s impact on the environment.
In the second half, Lahav Shani conducts Brahms’s final symphony, arguably the German composer’s most accomplished work.

Clara-Jumi Kang and Sunwook Kim, both renowned for their fiery temperament, have triumphed in numerous international competitions. They perform works by Strauss, Respighi, and Weinberg, confronting the Romantic heritage with the turmoil of the 20th century. This marks the German violinist’s first appearance in Verbier — a perfect opportunity to discover the full breadth of her talent.

The final chamber music recital of the Verbier Festival Academy’s Soloists & Ensembles programme brings together musicians of the Soloists programme and the inn.wien ensemble, one of the Academy’s 2026 ensembles in residence, in works by Bartók, Schumann and Dohnányi. The concert is followed by the Academy Awards ceremony.

Throughout the Verbier Festival, the singers of the Academy's Atelier Lyrique — selected through an exceptionally rigorous process — receive intensive coaching. They present the fruit of their work at the Festival’s closing event: a staged performance of a major opera from the repertoire. This year, it will be Verdi’s legendary La Traviata, conducted by James Gaffigan, Music Director of the superb Verbier Festival Junior Orchestra.

To close the 2026 edition, a concert of dazzling grandeur: the Concerto that earned Alexandre Kantorow the First Prize at the Tchaikovsky Competition, followed by the Suite from the most beloved Russian ballet of the 20th century — Romeo and Juliet — conducted by Vasily Petrenko, one of the foremost Tchaikovsky specialists.