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.
Concerts
Video Views
Venues
The 2026 Season
Concert Program
Juhani Lagerspetz Klassisk Sommer Festival 2026 Opening Concert
Nordby Church, Fanø. Tuesday 7th July 2026 at 7.30 pm
Bach, Schubert & Kodály at Fanø Festival 2026
Sønderho Church, Fanø. Wednesday 22nd July 2026 at 7.30 pm
Mozart, Bach & Beethoven — Timeless Masterpieces and Revolutionary Ideas
Nordby Church, Fanø. Thursday 23rd July 2026 at 7.30 pm
Brahms, Fauré & Enescu – A Remarkable Journey from Vienna to Paris
Nordby Church, Fanø. Tuesday 28th July 2026 at 7.30 pm
Schumann Janáček Rachmaninov – Poetry Passion
Nordby Church, Fanø. Thursday 30th July 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
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

Sct. Catharinæ Kirke

Syddansk Musikkonservatorium

Hjerting kirke

Sønderho kirke
“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
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.
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Admission to all 19 festival concerts
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Complimentary program brochure


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.