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Chamber Music: Festival Finale

The Festival Finale closes our 26th Season with the American String Quartet and this year’s Beth Newdome Fellows, participants in the Christopher Rex String Seminar. The Fellows perform on their […]

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Chamber Music: Beethoven & Beer

The internationally acclaimed American String Quartet brings Beethoven to the relaxed atmosphere of Mocama Beer Company for an unforgettable hour of music in an unexpected setting. Enjoy craft beer and […]

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Chamber Music: Joshua Bell, violin

GRAMMY-winning violinist Joshua Bell, one of the most celebrated musicians of his era, returns to Amelia Island for his third Festival appearance, joined by soprano Larisa Martínez and Peter Dugan, […]

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Chamber Music: Curtis on Tour featuring Nicholas Canellakis, cello

Curtis on Tour is the global touring initiative of America’s most selective conservatory, the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. Cellist Nicholas Canellakis leads this program centered around the Dohnányi […]

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Chamber Music: Balsam Range

Two-time IBMA Entertainer of the Year, Balsam Range brings twenty years of road-tested bluegrass- mountain music, played by mountain musicians, for an audience ready to stomp along. Parking: A $15 […]

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Chamber Music: Johannes Moser, cello and Marc-André Hamelin, piano

2027 marks 200 years since Beethoven’s death, and pianist Marc-André Hamelin, back in Amelia Island after last season’s appearance with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, marks the occasion with cellist Johannes […]

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Chamber Music: An Evening with Audra McDonald

A Juilliard-trained soprano and Emmy, Grammy, and six-time Tony Award winner, Audra McDonald is the only performer in history to win in all four Tony acting categories. A recipient of […]

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Chamber Music: Dover Quartet

Once regular Festival performers, the Dover Quartet have become one of the world’s most acclaimed string quartets. Their long-awaited return reunites them with the Amelia Island audience that has cheered […]

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Masterclass: Aristo Sham, piano

Step inside the artistic process as internationally acclaimed pianist Aristo Sham works one-on-one with talented young pianists in this free public masterclass. More than a lesson, a masterclass offers a […]

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Chamber Music: Anderson and Roe, piano duo

Anderson & Roe (Greg Anderson and Elizabeth Joy Roe) turn the piano duo into a high-wire act of wit and virtuosity. Called “the very model of complete 21st-century musicians” by […]

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Chamber Music: A New Year’s Celebration

Celebrate the new year with music that dances. This festive program features Vivaldi’s dazzling “Winter” from The Four Seasons, Dvořák’s spirited Slavonic Dances, Piazzolla’s passionate tangos, Schoenfield’s jazz-inspired Café Music, […]

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Fall Events on Amelia Island: Part II

Autumn on Amelia Island is a truly magical time offering the perfect blend of arts & culture, sports, and community spirit – all mixed in with cooler temperatures! Here’s a […]

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Sounds of the Season: Nicole Zuratis

Sounds of the Season featuring Nicole Zuraitis 7:00 PM performance | Artist dinner at Salt immediately after (dinner tickets sold separately from concert tickets) Two-time GRAMMY winner Nicole Zuraitis brings […]

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A colorful flyer for the Amelia Island Book Festival on February 28, 2026, at Fernandina Beach Middle School, featuring six author portraits and event highlights including book signings, author Q&A, kids’ zone, and food trucks.

Amelia Island Book Festival

Join the Amelia Island Book Festival as they celebrate their 25th anniversary! The festivities include a star-studded lineup of authors including Claire Cook, Ashley Elston, Mary Alice Monroe, Philipp Meyer, […]

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Looking Ahead: What’s to Come on Amelia Island This Year

A new year on Amelia Island brings a fresh calendar filled with reasons to make your first visit, or a return visit to refresh and rediscover.  From signature festivals to […]

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Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival – Festival Finale: Miró Quartet and Beth Newdome Fellows

A rousing close to the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival, featuring Miró Quartet and the rising stars of the Beth Newdome Fellowship program — a celebration of mentorship, musical excellence, […]

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Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival – Beethoven & Beer

Raise a glass with the Miró Quartet at the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival’s signature casual concert blending masterful Beethoven with a relaxed brewery vibe — the perfect pairing of […]

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Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival – Marasco Young Artists’ Concert

Celebrate the next generation of classical stars in this inspiring concert featuring local young musicians — a vibrant new tradition of mentorship and discovery in remembrance of the Amelia Island […]

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Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival – Khatia Buniatishvili, piano

A global sensation, Georgian pianist Khatia Buniatishvili brings her signature intensity and poetic power to the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival for a rare, unforgettable recital.

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Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival – Just Jazzin’ Around with the Gary Motley Trio

Join us for a Free Family Concert in Maxwell Hall at the Memorial United Methodist Church. The Gary Motley Trio introduces young audiences to jazz, the quintessential American musical art form […]

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Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival – Viano Quartet & Zuill Bailey, cello

The award-winning Viano Quartet joins the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival alongside GRAMMY-Award winning cellist Zuill Bailey for a night of chamber music synergy.

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Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival – Orpheus Chamber Orchestra & Marc-André Hamelin, piano

​​The world-renowned, conductor-less Orpheus Chamber Orchestra brings its signature precision and collaborative energy to the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival in a landmark performance featuring 11-time Grammy-nominated pianist Marc-André Hamelin.

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Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival – Florida’s Finest

The Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival presents an extraordinary showcase of Florida’s finest classical talent, featuring the Amernet Quartet, the Lawson Ensemble, and acclaimed pianists Jasmin Arakawa and Kevin Kenner, […]

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Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival – David Finckel, cello & Wu Han, piano

Cellist David Finckel and pianist Wu Han—Artistic Directors of Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center—bring their visionary artistry to one of the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival’s most acoustically stunning […]

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