Celebrity Series II—2026 Festival of Concerts

Our Friday night concerts are a showcase for dazzling performances by the world-renowned Heifetz faculty, preceded as always by the complimentary Heifetz Happy Hour, featuring regional wines, craft beers, and light refreshments. (6:30 Happy Hour / 7:30 Concert) PURCHASE TICKETS CONCERT PROGRAM TICKET INFORMATION – $40 Reserved Seating – $5 student tickets – Free Admission for children 12 and under – ADA Accessible seating available – Please email tickets@heifetzinstitute.org to inquire about group rates VENUE & DIRECTIONS Francis Auditorium @ Mary Baldwin University 227 E. Frederick Street Staunton, VA Free parking available both at MBU lots and on East Frederick Street (see a campus map here) See the 2026 Festival of Concerts Calendar Thanks to our Season Sponsors & Partners The Kardan Family Thanks to our Concert Sponsors & Partners Cliff Garstang(Heifetz Board Member) Upcoming Events 3 events found. Featured Events Featured Events Events Search and Views Navigation Search Enter Keyword. Search for Events by Keyword. Find Events Event Views Navigation Photo List Month Day Photo Today Now Now – 6/27/2026 June 27 Select date. List of events in Photo View Stars of Tomorrow I—2026 Festival of Concerts Jun 25 Stars of Tomorrow I—2026 Festival of Concerts Featured 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Celebrity Series I—2026 Festival of Concerts Jun 26 Celebrity Series I—2026 Festival of Concerts Featured 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Junior Division Showcase I—2026 Festival of Concerts Jun 27 Junior Division Showcase I—2026 Festival of Concerts Featured 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Previous Events Today Next Events Subscribe to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live Export .ics file Export Outlook .ics file 35 events found. Events Events Search and Views Navigation Search Enter Keyword. Search for Events by Keyword. Find Events Event Views Navigation Month List Month Day Photo This Month 6/5/2026 June 2026 Select date. Calendar of Events M Monday T Tuesday W Wednesday T Thursday F Friday S Saturday S Sunday 0 events 1 0 events, 1 0 events 2 0 events, 2 0 events 3 0 events, 3 1 event 4 has featured events 1 event, 4 Featured 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Play it Forward – Heifetz at Heartstone Featured June 4 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Play it Forward – Heifetz at Heartstone The Heifetz Institute’s annual spring visit to Heartstone! This time, four Heifetz 2026 students join faculty pianists Tae Kim and Allison Freeman for an intimate performance previewing the 30th Anniversary Season. Featuring dazzling solo works, captivating sonatas, and chamber masterworks by Bach, Beethoven, Rachmaninoff, Amy Beach, and more. 0 events 5 0 events, 5 0 events 6 0 events, 6 0 events 7 0 events, 7 0 events 8 0 events, 8 0 events 9 0 events, 9 0 events 10 0 events, 10 0 events 11 0 events, 11 0 events 12 0 events, 12 0 events 13 0 events, 13 0 events 14 0 events, 14 0 events 15 0 events, 15 0 events 16 0 events, 16 0 events 17 0 events, 17 0 events 18 0 events, 18 0 events 19 0 events, 19 0 events 20 0 events, 20 0 events 21 0 events, 21 0 events 22 0 events, 22 0 events 23 0 events, 23 0 events 24 0 events, 24 1 event 25 has featured events 1 event, 25 Featured 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Stars of Tomorrow I—2026 Festival of Concerts Featured June 25 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Stars of Tomorrow I—2026 Festival of Concerts A compelling showcase for breathtaking performances by extraordinary Heifetz Senior Division students, in both solo and chamber works in collaboration with Heifetz faculty pianists and string teachers. 1 event 26 has featured events 1 event, 26 Featured 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Celebrity Series I—2026 Festival of Concerts Featured June 26 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Celebrity Series I—2026 Festival of Concerts Our Friday night concerts are a showcase for dazzling performances by the world-renowned Heifetz faculty, preceded as always by the complimentary Heifetz Happy Hour, featuring regional wines, craft beers, and light refreshments. 1 event 27 has featured events 1 event, 27 Featured 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Junior Division Showcase I—2026 Festival of Concerts Featured June 27 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Junior Division Showcase I—2026 Festival of Concerts Come be dazzled by the artistry of the Institute’s youngest performers, aged 9–14, as they showcase their talents on the Heifetz main stage! 1 event 28 has featured events 1 event, 28 Featured 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Sunday Matinee I—2026 Festival of Concerts Featured June 28 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Sunday Matinee I—2026 Festival of Concerts Our Sunday series features Heifetz students, faculty, alumni, and special guests in invariably memorable performances tailored for summer afternoons. 1 event 29 has featured events 1 event, 29 Featured 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Stars of Tomorrow II—2026 Festival of Concerts Featured June 29 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Stars of Tomorrow II—2026 Festival of Concerts A compelling showcase for breathtaking performances by extraordinary Heifetz Senior Division students, in both solo and chamber works in collaboration with Heifetz faculty pianists and string teachers. 1 event 30 has featured events 1 event, 30 Featured 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Stars of Tomorrow III—2026 Festival of Concerts Featured June 30 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Stars of Tomorrow III—2026 Festival of Concerts A compelling showcase for breathtaking performances by extraordinary Heifetz Senior Division students, in both solo and chamber works in collaboration with Heifetz faculty pianists and string teachers. 1 event 1 has featured events 1 event, 1 Featured 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Junior Division Showcase II—2026 Festival of Concerts Featured July 1 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Junior Division Showcase II—2026 Festival of Concerts Come be dazzled by the artistry of the Institute’s youngest performers, aged 9–14, as they showcase their talents on the Heifetz main stage! 2 events 2 has featured events 2 events, 2 Featured 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Staunton Library’s Little Lunch Music—2026 Festival of Concerts (FREE) Featured July 2 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Staunton Library’s Little Lunch Music—2026 Festival of Concerts (FREE) The Heifetz Institute returns to this popular free concert series at the Staunton Public Library. Featured 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Stars of Tomorrow IV—2026 Festival of Concerts Featured July 2 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Stars of Tomorrow IV—2026 Festival of Concerts A compelling showcase for breathtaking performances by extraordinary Heifetz Senior Division students, in both solo and chamber works in collaboration with Heifetz faculty pianists and string teachers. 2 events 3 has featured events 2 events, 3 Featured 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Chamber Music Matinee I—2026 Festival of Concerts Featured July 3 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Chamber Music Matinee I—2026 Festival of Concerts Enjoy thrilling solo and chamber music performances at the American Shakespeare Center’s Blackfriars Playhouse in historic downtown Staunton – for free! Featured 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Celebrity Series II—2026 Festival of Concerts Featured July 3 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Celebrity Series II—2026 Festival of Concerts Our Friday night concerts are a showcase for dazzling performances by the world-renowned Heifetz faculty, preceded as always by the complimentary Heifetz Happy Hour, featuring regional wines, craft beers, and light refreshments. 3 events 4 has featured events 3 events, 4 Featured 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Junior Division Showcase III—2026 Festival of Concerts Featured July 4 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Junior Division Showcase III—2026 Festival of Concerts Come be dazzled by the artistry of the Institute’s youngest performers, aged 9–14, as they showcase their talents on the Heifetz main stage! Featured 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Junior Division Showcase IV—2026 Festival of Concerts Featured July 4 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Junior Division Showcase IV—2026 Festival of Concerts Come be dazzled by the artistry of the Institute’s youngest performers, aged 9–14, as they showcase their talents on the Heifetz main stage! Featured 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Anthems from Home & Abroad: Heifetz Celebrates America’s 250th—2026 Festival of Concerts (FREE) Featured July 4 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Anthems from Home & Abroad: Heifetz Celebrates America’s 250th—2026 Festival of Concerts (FREE) We celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding with some fine fiddling and other music fit for the Glorious Fourth. 1 event 5 has featured events 1 event, 5 Featured 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Sunday Matinee II—2026 Festival of Concerts Featured July 5 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Sunday Matinee II—2026 Festival of Concerts Our Sunday series features Heifetz students, faculty, alumni, and special guests in invariably memorable performances tailored for summer afternoons. Notice There are no events on this day. Notice There are no events on this day. Notice There are no events on this day. June 4 Featured June 4 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Play it Forward – Heifetz at Heartstone Notice There are no events on this day. 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June 25 Featured June 25 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Stars of Tomorrow I—2026 Festival of Concerts June 26 Featured June 26 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Celebrity Series I—2026 Festival of Concerts June 27 Featured June 27 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Junior Division Showcase I—2026 Festival of Concerts June 28 Featured June 28 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Sunday Matinee I—2026 Festival of Concerts June 29 Featured June 29 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Stars of Tomorrow II—2026 Festival of Concerts June 30 Featured June 30 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Stars of Tomorrow III—2026 Festival of Concerts July 1 Featured July 1 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Junior Division Showcase II—2026 Festival of Concerts July 2 Featured July 2 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Staunton Library’s Little Lunch Music—2026 Festival of Concerts (FREE) Featured July 2 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Stars of Tomorrow IV—2026 Festival of Concerts July 3 Featured July 3 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Chamber Music Matinee I—2026 Festival of Concerts Featured July 3 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Celebrity Series II—2026 Festival of Concerts July 4 Featured July 4 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Junior Division Showcase III—2026 Festival of Concerts Featured July 4 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Junior Division Showcase IV—2026 Festival of Concerts Featured July 4 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Anthems from Home & Abroad: Heifetz Celebrates America’s 250th—2026 Festival of Concerts (FREE) July 5 Featured July 5 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Sunday Matinee II—2026 Festival of Concerts May This Month Jul Subscribe to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live Export .ics file Export Outlook .ics file