Join us for our 2026 Season!
This summer, Summerfest invites you to feel the pulse of the American spirit. Our 2026 season explores the vibrant intersection of classical tradition and the infectious energy of jazz, where American harmonies and rhythms breathe new life into chamber music favorites.
Across three weekends in July, we journey through the syncopated heart of Ragtime, the lush textures of Ravel, the playful "walking" rhythms of Gershwin, and so much more. Join us as we explore what happens when the concert hall meets the jazz club and composers infuse their works with the rhythm of the modern world.
Across three weekends in July, we journey through the syncopated heart of Ragtime, the lush textures of Ravel, the playful "walking" rhythms of Gershwin, and so much more. Join us as we explore what happens when the concert hall meets the jazz club and composers infuse their works with the rhythm of the modern world.
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Subscribe and Save!Enjoy the season at your pace with a Flex Ticket, available now, and save almost 30%.
Flex tickets include three tickets to use at any concert during the 2026 season, and one complimentary ticket to share with friends or family. Use all four tickets on one concert, one ticket each week, or whatever works best for you! |
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Week One
Ragtime and RavelSaturday, July 18 | 7:30pm | Grant Recital Hall, UMKC
Sunday, July 19 | 3:00pm | St. Mary's Episcopal Church, KCMO Culminating in Ravel’s masterful string quartet, explore modern American ragtimes by Bolcom, an elegant ensemble of J.C.Bach, and woodwind music of Tansman.
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Week Two
Creation of the World
Saturday, July 25 | 7:30pm | Grant Recital Hall, UMKC
Sunday, July 26 | 3:00pm | St. Mary's Episcopal Church, KCMO A new arrangement of Milhaud’s Jazz inspired masterpiece also featuring music by Beethoven, Ragtime classics by Scott Joplin, and modern takes on classic styles by Lukas Hurnik.
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Week Three
Nocturnes, Promenades, and RosesSaturday, August 1 | 7:30pm | Grant Recital Hall, UMKC
Sunday, August 2 | 3:00pm | St. Mary's Episcopal Church, KCMO "Walking the dog" to pleasant Gershwin favorites before exploring the neglected composer and suffragette Ethel Smyth, the evocative "Roses of Heliogabalus” and a Prokofiev classic.
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