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klassisk sommer festival

Where the sea meets
chamber perfection.

Experience the 27th season of international musical excellence. 19 concerts across the historic landscapes of Esbjerg, Ribe, and the island of Fanø.

A Century of Artistic Collaboration

Klassisk Sommer Festival is a unique collaboration between the Esbjerg International Chamber Music Festival and the Fanø Festival. Now in its 27th season, we present a curated selection of world-class performances that celebrate the richness of our shared cultural heritage in Southwest Jutland.

Under the artistic direction of Michel Camille, the festival transforms historic churches and academic halls into sanctuaries of sound. From the rugged dunes of Fanø to the medieval streets of Ribe, music without borders awaits you.


19

Concerts

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Venues

The 2026 Season

Concert Program


Jonas Egholm – Guitar Soloist

Sønderho Church, Fanø. Tuesday 14th July 2026 at 7.30 pm


Bach, Schubert & Kodály at Fanø Festival 2026

Sønderho Church, Fanø. Wednesday 22nd July 2026 at 7.30 pm


Schumann Janáček Rachmaninov – Poetry Passion

Nordby Church, Fanø. Thursday 30th July 2026 at 7.30 pm


Poetry and Landscapes – Aros Guitar Duo

Nordby Church, Fanø. Monday 3rd August 2026 at 7.30 pm


Af Natur – A Musical Journey Through the Landscapes of Fanø

Nordby Church, Fanø. Thursday 6th August 2026 at 7.30 pm


Nielsen’s Treasures and the Genius of Brahms and Kodály

Nordby Church, Fanø. Wednesday 12th August 2026 at 7.30 pm


Nielsen’s Nordic and Caplet’s French Visions

Nordby Church, Fanø. Thursday 13th August 2026 at 7.30 pm


Magnard and Brahms Romantic Grandeur

Syddansk Musikkonservatorium, Esbjerg. Friday 14th August 2026 at 7.30 pm


French Colours and Brahmsian Intimacy

Syddansk Musikkonservatorium, Esbjerg. Saturday 15th August 2026 at 4 pm


Nielsen’s Nordic Passion Kodály’s Hungarian Fire

Hjerting Church, Esbjerg. Sunday 16th August 2026 at 4 pm


Latin Fire Guitar Virtuosity French Impressionism

Nordby Church, Fanø. Tuesday 18th August 2026 at 7.30 pm


Magnard and Brahms’ Passion

Nordby Church, Fanø. Wednesday 19th August 2026 at 7.30 pm


Colours Fandango and Torment

Nordby Church, Fanø. Thursday 20th August 2026 at 7.30 pm


Brahms A Celebration of Life

Sct. Catharinæ Kirke, Ribe Friday 21st August 2026, 4 pm


Mediterranean Fire, Guitar Virtuosity and Brahmsian Grandeur

Syddansk Musikkonservatorium, Esbjerg. Saturday 22nd August 2026 at 4 pm


Fandango, Fire and Schumann’s Glory

Syddansk Musikkonservatorium, Esbjerg. Sunday 23rd August 2026 at 4 pm

Our Venues

Chosen for their unique acoustics and architectural beauty, each venue provides a distinct atmosphere.

Nordby Church

Fanø

Sct. Catharinæ Kirke

Ribe

Syddansk Musikkonservatorium

Esbjerg
Nielsen's Nordic Passion Kodály's Hungarian Fire

Hjerting kirke

Esbjerg

Sønderho kirke

Fanø

“This summer, we transform the coast into a sanctuary where world-class artistry and nature’s raw beauty perform in perfect unison.”

— Michel Camille
Administrative and Artistic Director

Concert Package

Unlimited Experience for 700 DKK

Immerse yourself fully in the festival with our exclusive season pass. Choose freely between all 19 concerts.

Ticket price: DKK 150. Free for young people aged 17 and under.

  • Admission to all 19 festival concerts
  • Complimentary program brochure
klassiske koncerter for børn

For children

PREVIEW: 5.00 pm

Free mini-concert on all concert days on Fanø for children accompanied by adults.
The event lasts 15 to 30 minutes.

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