Music Festival

Lancaster International Piano & Chamber Music Festival

Name: Lancaster International Piano & Chamber Music Festival
Start: 2026-07-17
End: 2026-07-27
Location: Ann & Richard Barshinger Center for Musical Arts

Enjoy the melodic performances of the Lancaster International Piano Festival!

The LIPF brings together competition, festival concerts, and educational opportunities to the main stage at the Barshinger Center for Musical Arts at F&M College. Rooted in a deep appreciation for music and polished by the excellent instrumentalists and educators that bring the festival to life, LIPF combines hands-on experiences with orchestral showcases that are simply awe-inspiring.

Event Details

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Event Details

Location:

Ann & Richard Barshinger Center for Musical Arts, F&M College

College Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603

Date:

July 17 - 27, 2026

Tickets:

Single Concert Tickets

Adult: $35
Senior (65+): $30
Student: $10

All-Concert Pass

Standard: $236.25
Senior (65+): $210

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Featured Events

The Lancaster International Piano & Chamber Music Festival is more than just a concert event. Attendees are welcome to attend lecture talks by professional musicians as well as master classes on varying topics. Sit in on improvisations, educational talks, and watch some of the greatest performances in Lancaster County.

Masterclasses

Learn techniques, skills, and tips on performing solo and with an ensemble from musicians. Featured educators include pianist and composer Asiya Korepanov, Hard Rain Soloist Ensemble’s own Daniel Browell, the award-winning American String Quartet, and more!

Improvisations

Experience improvised music, created and performed for the first time on the stages of F&M’s musical arts center. 2026’s improvisers are Professor and Fellow James Jin and Psychopomp Ensemble co-founder, Chi-Wei Lo.

Lectures

Be a student of some of the best local performers and educators. Sit in on Author and Associate Dean of Doctoral Studies, Jeffery Langford’s lecture on "Beethoven Late Piano Sonatas” or arrive early to the concerts to catch a pre-concert lecture from Chi-Wei Lo.

Concerts

Every day of the festival (except July 21) will feature a concert. Join the audience of professional musicians at recitals, LIPF finalists compete and play alongside the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra, or attend themed musical performances.

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There is a downloadable version of the LIPF schedule with the times and dates for the events.

Things to do Nearby

Between concerts and educational programs, feel free to explore Lancaster. The surrounding community has a variety of experiences fit for any crowd. Accompany your experiences at the music festival with more art viewing by stopping by the Demuth Museum of Art.

Kids tagging along? Take them to the North Museum of Nature and Science for some educational fun! Or challenge yourselves with some riddles and mysteries by booking a room at the Escape. On Queen. Finish the night with a spooky ghost tour of Lancaster, where a tour guide takes you to all the local haunts!