The Grand Finale—2026 Festival of Concerts

There is no event quite like it …our Grand Finale is an extraordinary evening of music and community. Our final concert of the season represents an all-star gathering of our faculty and every one of our Heifetz Institute students in a rousing concert brimming with fire, passion, and virtuosity. It’s followed by our Farewell Toast, where students, faculty, and audience members raise a glass together for a poignant and uniquely Staunton summer ritual. PURCHASE TICKETS TICKET INFORMATION– $50 Reserved Seating– $15 student tickets– 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 Upcoming Events 1 event 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 Upcoming Upcoming Select date. List of events in Photo View The Grand Finale—2026 Festival of Concerts Aug 1 The Grand Finale—2026 Festival of Concerts Featured 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm Previous Events Today Next Events Subscribe to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live Export .ics file Export Outlook .ics file 42 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 8/1/2026 August 2026 Select date. Calendar of Events M Monday T Tuesday W Wednesday T Thursday F Friday S Saturday S Sunday 1 event 27 has featured events 1 event, 27 Featured 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Stars of Tomorrow XIV—2026 Festival of Concerts Featured July 27 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Stars of Tomorrow XIV—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 28 has featured events 1 event, 28 Featured 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Stars of Tomorrow XV—2026 Festival of Concerts Featured July 28 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Stars of Tomorrow XV—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 29 has featured events 2 events, 29 Featured 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Mary Baldwin University Appreciation Concert—2026 Festival of Concerts Featured July 29 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Mary Baldwin University Appreciation Concert—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. Featured 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Junior Division Showcase XII—2026 Festival of Concerts Featured July 29 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Junior Division Showcase XII—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 30 has featured events 1 event, 30 Featured 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Stars of Tomorrow XVI—2026 Festival of Concerts Featured July 30 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Stars of Tomorrow XVI—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 31 has featured events 2 events, 31 Featured 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Chamber Music Matinee V—2026 Festival of Concerts Featured July 31 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Chamber Music Matinee V—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 VI—2026 Festival of Concerts Featured July 31 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Celebrity Series VI—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 1 has featured events 3 events, 1 Featured 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Junior Division Showcase XIII—2026 Festival of Concerts Featured August 1 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Junior Division Showcase XIII—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 XIV—2026 Festival of Concerts Featured August 1 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Junior Division Showcase XIV—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 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm The Grand Finale—2026 Festival of Concerts Featured August 1 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm The Grand Finale—2026 Festival of Concerts The Grand Finale is an extraordinary evening of music and community – our final concert of the season represents an all-star gathering of our faculty and every one of our Heifetz Institute students in a rousing concert brimming with fire, passion, and virtuosity. 0 events 2 0 events, 2 0 events 3 0 events, 3 0 events 4 0 events, 4 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 0 events 25 0 events, 25 0 events 26 0 events, 26 0 events 27 0 events, 27 0 events 28 0 events, 28 0 events 29 0 events, 29 0 events 30 0 events, 30 0 events 31 0 events, 31 0 events 1 0 events, 1 0 events 2 0 events, 2 0 events 3 0 events, 3 0 events 4 0 events, 4 0 events 5 0 events, 5 0 events 6 0 events, 6 July 27 Featured July 27 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Stars of Tomorrow XIV—2026 Festival of Concerts July 28 Featured July 28 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Stars of Tomorrow XV—2026 Festival of Concerts July 29 Featured July 29 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Mary Baldwin University Appreciation Concert—2026 Festival of Concerts Featured July 29 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Junior Division Showcase XII—2026 Festival of Concerts July 30 Featured July 30 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Stars of Tomorrow XVI—2026 Festival of Concerts July 31 Featured July 31 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Chamber Music Matinee V—2026 Festival of Concerts Featured July 31 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Celebrity Series VI—2026 Festival of Concerts August 1 Featured August 1 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Junior Division Showcase XIII—2026 Festival of Concerts Featured August 1 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Junior Division Showcase XIV—2026 Festival of Concerts Featured August 1 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm The Grand Finale—2026 Festival of Concerts Notice There are no events on this day. 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