Join us August 2-13 in Bend & Sunriver for the Festival’s 48th Season! Led by Artistic Director & Conductor Brett Mitchell, the season features the Festival Orchestra with world-class soloists, music education events, masterclasses and more.
Sunriver Music Festival is known for nearly five decades of leading a fiscally sound, well-managed music festival. Our donors and members play a big part in making the music happen! Members have first choice of the best seats, plus receive ticket discounts, gifts, invites to special events and potential tax benefits.
Sunriver Music Festival presents other year-round events, including the Raise the Baton Fundraising Party, Young Artists Scholarship Concert, PLAY ON! Pickleball Tournament, Piano Showcase, Valentine’s Dinner & Concert and Rock the Holidays with Violinist Aaron Meyer. Support the Festival all year, while enjoying fun events with other music lovers!
Join us this August in Bend & Sunriver!
Sunriver Music Festival fills Central Oregon with music! In August 2025, Artistic Director & Conductor Brett Mitchell will lead world-class orchestra musicians and acclaimed soloists in a remarkable 48th season.
The Summer Festival opens August 2 at the iconic Tower Theatre in downtown Bend and closes August 13 at Sunriver Resort’s historic Great Hall. Four classical concerts, one pops concert, a brilliant solo piano recital and a Family Concert will be presented. Featured artists include pianist Stewart Goodyear, cellist Mark Kosower, Festival concertmaster/violinist Yi Zhao and Vitaly Starikov, 2025 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Silver Medalist.
The Festival season also features music education events and masterclasses. Many orchestra rehearsals are free and open to the public.
Cascade A&E interview of Brett Mitchell about the 2025 summer season
Oregon ArtsWatch feature article — Falling in love with music: A conversation with Sunriver Music Festival artistic director and conductor Brett Mitchell