Door Community Auditorium 3924 Hwy 42, Fish Creek, WI

Peninsula Music Festival’s first concert of the season opens with a bang—and a legend. Two-time GRAMMY Award winner James Ehnes, one of the most celebrated violinists alive, returns to the PMF stage performing on the legendary 1715 “Marsick” Stradivarius. Expect jazz-infused Bernstein, the percussive power of Joan Tower, and the breathtaking Barber Violin Concerto. All-American. All unforgettable. All performances take place at Door Community Auditorium in Fish Creek as part of the nine-concert Peninsula Music Festival from August 4–22, 2026.…

In Peninsula Music Festival’s second concert of the season, James Ehnes returns in a rare “Play/Lead” role—simultaneously performing as soloist and directing the orchestra from his violin, a tradition dating back to Mozart’s time. Paired with beloved serenades by Elgar and Dvořák, this is a performance that captures both technical mastery and musical “telepathy” you have to witness in person. All performances take place at Door Community Auditorium in Fish Creek as part of the nine-concert Peninsula Music Festival from…

Journey to the Nordic North with Peninsula Music Festival’s own stars taking center stage. Principal Trumpet Mark Hughes and English Hornist Leanna Renfro step out of the ensemble to perform solo works alongside Nielsen’s beloved “Four Temperaments” symphony. From hauntingly beautiful to high-energy folk celebration—this all-Scandinavian program is a midsummer sensory experience. All performances take place at Door Community Auditorium in Fish Creek as part of the nine-concert Peninsula Music Festival from August 4–22, 2026. Tickets are available now at…

Celebrated pops conductor Bob Bernhardt—invited to his pops debut by John Williams himself—leads a sweeping tribute spanning War Horse, Schindler’s List, and an immersive Harry Potter suite from the first three films. A perfect night for the whole family to experience the magic of music and the stories that stay with us forever. All performances take place at Door Community Auditorium in Fish Creek as part of the nine-concert Peninsula Music Festival from August 4–22, 2026. Tickets are available now…

In Peninsula Music Festival’s fifth concert of the season, pianist Stewart Goodyear—proclaimed “a phenomenon” by the Los Angeles Times — returns by popular demand and takes on Mozart’s luminous Piano Concerto No. 23. Rounded out with The Magic Flute Overture and Symphony No. 39, this is an all-Mozart evening with one of the keyboard’s great living virtuosos. All performances take place at Door Community Auditorium in Fish Creek as part of the nine-concert Peninsula Music Festival from August 4–22, 2026.…

In Peninsula Music Festival’s sixth concert of the season, five PMF principal players step into the spotlight for an evening that travels from the elegant courts of Baroque Venice to the thundering triumph of ancient Rome. The program culminates in Respighi’s Pines of Rome—a sonic spectacle so powerful it must be felt live. All performances take place at Door Community Auditorium in Fish Creek as part of the nine-concert Peninsula Music Festival from August 4–22, 2026. Tickets are available now…

In Peninsula Music Festival’s seventh concert of the season, two-time GRAMMY award-winner Michelle Cann—hailed as “a pianist of sterling artistry” by Gramophone—performs Schumann’s sweeping Piano Concerto. Paired with Brahms’s warm, jubilant Second Symphony, this is a night of lush Romantic masterpieces delivered by one of the most sought-after artists of her generation. All performances take place at Door Community Auditorium in Fish Creek as part of the nine-concert Peninsula Music Festival from August 4–22, 2026. Tickets are available now at…

In Peninsula Music Festival’s eighth concert of the season, experience the evolution of the symphony in Revolution & Romance, a Peninsula Music Festival program that tracks the journey from the elegant wit of the Classical era to the bold, fiery spirit of early Romanticism. This evening is a dedicated showcase for the next generation of great conductors, featuring Ezra Calvino and Thomas Nettle, the exceptionally talented emerging artists from the Yale School of Music. All performances take place at Door…