Prelude Concert with Duo Perpetuo
2026-06-18 12:30 - 22:30 (America/St_Johns) | Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, 16 Church Hill, St John's, NL, NL A1B 4J9, Canada
Festival alumna violinist Elena Vigna Sanchez and Guitarist Ben Diamond come together as Duo Perpetuo to present a program celebrating the way melodies travel through time and culture.

On the Program
Paganini: Cantabile
Noble: Folk Suite (2025)
Coulthard: Music on a Scottish Folk Song
Lacopo: An Ephemeral Moment (2026)
Piazzolla: Histoire du Tango
Ponce: Estrellita

Pop-Up concert with Tuckamore faculty and alumni
2026-06-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Diamond Design Churchill Square, Canada
A taste of the upcoming season – Tuckamore faculty and alumni perform an hour long concert of lively and family friendly chamber music at Terrace on the Square. Join us for this free concert!

Tuckamore Talk with Joe Argentino
2026-06-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Bannerman Brewing Company, 90 Duckworth St, St John's, NL, A1C 1E7, Canada
The Festival’s resident music theorist takes us on an enriching and humour filled musical journey.

Young Artist Masterclass with Angela Pickett
2026-06-24 14:00 - 17:00 | Suncor Recital Hall
Tuckamore Young Artists perform and explore solo and chamber music repertoire with Newfoundland-born, NYC-based violist, Angela Pickett. Whether you’re a musician or simply a music lover, you’ll gain new appreciation for the artistry behind every note.
Our masterclasses are free and open to the public.

Adaptive Concert with PORT OF CALL: BUENOS AIRES
2026-06-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Suncor Hall, Canada
Trio Bessette-Djokic-Dominguez bring us a tango-infused program is sure to engage and delight!
Our Adaptive Concert is designed with those who have sensitivities and exceptionalities in mind, including autistic and neurodivergent kids and adults, those living with dementia, or anyone for whom the traditional concert setting can be uncomfortable or unwelcoming. In this concert, lights will be dimmed only slightly, a visual display will be woven through the performance, and shorter performance selections will be chosen from larger works. Audience members will be free to move as needed throughout the performance and floor seating is available.
While some sensory tools may be provided, please feel free to bring your own, as well as headphones to dampen the sound if desired. We look forward to welcoming you to the concert and hope everyone will be able to enjoy the performance!
Open to everyone and free of charge. Register HERE.

Young Artist Masterclass with Violaine Melançon
2026-06-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Suncor Recital Hall
More than a lesson, a masterclass offers a rare window into the craft of music-making, revealing how great artists shape sound, style, and expression. Join violinist Violaine Melançon as she works with our Young Artists in the first masterclass of the season.
Our masterclasses are free and open to the public.

Open Rehearsal
2026-06-26 14:00 - 15:30 | D.F. Cook Recital Hall, Memorial University of Newfoundland - School of Music, St. John's, NL, A1C 5S7, Canada
Open rehearsals invite audiences into the rehearsal room, offering a unique opportunity to witness how musicians explore, discuss, and refine a work before it reaches the concert stage. An engaging experience for seasoned concertgoers and curious newcomers alike.

Community Masterclasses with the Tuckamore Faculty
2026-06-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Newfoundland and Labrador
An opportunity to learn, perform, and be inspired! Tuckamore Festival faculty, violinist Nancy Dahn, cellist Vernon Regehr, and pianist Timothy Steeves, welcome local musicians studying at the intermediate level or above to participate in our free community masterclasses! Enjoy a chance to perform and gain valuable feedback in a supportive masterclass environment designed to encourage growth, confidence, and artistic exploration.
Register HERE for your opportunity to play!

Community Sight Reading
2026-06-28 16:00 - 17:30 | Newfoundland and Labrador
Join fellow musicians for an afternoon of musical exploration. Our Community Sight Reading session invites players to gather, read through great music together, and experience the joy of collaborative music-making in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
If you have an intermediate (or higher) level of playing and want to play some chamber music with like-minded players, please fill out the interest form, and tell us a bit about your playing level, instrument, and experience. We will be using various rooms at the School of Music and will have some excellent sight readers on hand to lend support where needed! Come make music together!
Please find the interest form HERE. Be sure to submit no later than June 23rd in order to allow us time to have organise groups and have music ready.
Please note: This event is for participants only.

Young Artist Masterclass with Jon Kimura Parker
2026-06-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Newfoundland and Labrador
Witness musical transformation in real time as our talented Young Artists work with Jon Kimura Parker, one of today’s leading performers and teachers.
Our masterclasses are free and open to the public.

Young Artist Masterclass with Brentano Quartet
2026-07-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Newfoundland and Labrador
An extraordinary opportunity to observe the refinement of artistry, from the smallest technical detail to the deepest musical insight. In this final masterclass of the season, we invite you to sit back and watch it all happen as the members of Brentano Quartet work with each of our Young Artist Ensembles.
Our masterclasses are free and open to the public.
