Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival Announces Exciting January & February 2026 Lineup
Fernandina Beach, FL — Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival (the Festival) presents an inspiring slate of chamber music concerts, masterclasses, and artist talks throughout January and February 2026. The Festival continues its dedication to artistic excellence and community engagement with a series of world-class performances and educational events.
January 2026 Highlights
Free Meet the Musician Event: Anne Akiko Meyers & Jason Vieaux
Saturday, January 17, 2026 — 5:00 PM | Story & Song Center for Arts & Culture
Begin the new year with an engaging, free conversation featuring Grammy-nominated violinist Anne Akiko Meyers and virtuoso guitarist Jason Vieaux, offering audiences a rare look into their artistic journeys. https://aicmf.org/event/meet-the-musician-anne-akiko-meyers-and-jason-vieaux/
Performance: Anne Akiko Meyers, Violin | Jason Vieaux, Guitar
Sunday, January 18, 2026 — 5:00 PM | The Amelia River Club
Experience the lush interplay between Meyers and Vieaux in an intimate concert setting at The Amelia River Club. Tickets are priced at $50. https://aicmf.org/event/meyersvieaux/
Free Masterclass: Winds Masterclass with Imani Winds
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 — 1:00 PM | Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts
Celebrate the artistry and educational mission of the Festival with this free public masterclass by the acclaimed Imani Winds, a dynamic ensemble known for vibrant performances and innovative programming. https://aicmf.org/event/free-winds-masterclass-with-imani-winds/
Performance: Imani Winds
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 — 7:00 PM | Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
This GRAMMY-winning wind quintet brings its genre-spanning repertoire to the Ritz-Carlton stage in a full concert experience, featuring a program titled, “The French Connection.” https://aicmf.org/event/imaniwinds/
February 2026 Highlights
Free Masterclass: Cello Masterclass with David Finckel
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 — 1:30 PM | University of North Florida
Watch world-renowned cellist David Finckel (Artistic Director of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center) work with emerging talent in this public masterclass, free for all to observe. https://aicmf.org/event/masterclassdavidfickel/
Free Meet the Musician Event: David Finckel & Wu Han
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 — 5:00 PM | Story & Song Center for Arts & Culture
Join an intimate evening conversation with cellist David Finckel and pianist Wu Han, Musical America’s Musicians of the Year, as they share insights into their work, artistic inspirations, and collaborative vision. https://aicmf.org/event/meet-the-musician-finckel-han/
Performance: David Finckel, Cello | Wu Han, Piano
Thursday, February 12, 2026 — 7:00 PM | Amelia Plantation Chapel
Experience a compelling evening of chamber music featuring Finckel and Wu Han in one of the Festival’s most acoustically stunning venues. Tickets are $50. https://aicmf.org/event/finckel_han/
Free Masterclass: Piano Masterclass with Jasmin Arakawa
Saturday, February 21, 2026 — 11:00 AM | Amelia Baptist Church
Gramophone-praised pianist Jasmin Arakawa leads this free, public masterclass, providing local students and audiences with a rare opportunity to work with a world-class pianist. https://aicmf.org/event/piano-masterclass-with-jasmin-arakawa/
Florida’s Finest – Chamber Music Showcase
Sunday, February 22, 2026 — 5:00 PM | Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
A celebration of regional talent featuring performances by the Amernet Quartet, Lawson Ensemble, and acclaimed pianists Jasmin Arakawa and Kevin Kenner, this concert showcases the depth of Florida’s classical music community. Tickets are $50. https://aicmf.org/event/floridasfinest/
About Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival
Celebrating more than two decades of bringing world-class chamber music to Northeast Florida, the Festival presents extraordinary artists and educational opportunities that enrich our community and cultivate a love of music across generations.