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Utrecht 2026 with Early Music Seattle

Join Early Music Seattle for a trip to the fabulous Festival Oude Muziek in Utrecht this summer— eight glorious days and nights filled with music, art, touring, and great food and company in the beautiful Netherlands. Early Music Seattle’s Artistic Director Gus Denhard and Executive Director Ludovica Punzi lead the way on this performance filled journey to the Festival Oude Muziek—the world’s largest early music festival, held annually in Utrecht city center for ten days at the end of August.

Since 1982, the festival has showcased music from the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Baroque eras in over 250 events per edition, drawing more than 70,000 visitors. The festival features prestigious musicians and emerging talent, along with fringe concerts and coaching sessions and is renowned for its historically informed performances, innovative programming, and its role as a meeting place for leading early music specialists from around the globe.

 

 

Aug 23–Sept 1, 2026

Tour begins August 24 in Amsterdam.
Tour limited to 25 paying participants.

Tour cost: $7,950 per person, ground only, based on double occupancy. Includes $1,000 tax-deductible contribution to Early Music Seattle. Single supplement: $1,085

Deposit: $1,000 per person, first come, first served.

Balance deadline: Friday, June 26, 2026
After that date, call for availability.

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Tour Highlights
  • Prime tickets to four major evening performances at the Festival Oude Muziek Utrecht, along with daily matinee options in Utrecht
  • Excellent, centrally located, 4 and 5 star accommodations in Amsterdam and Utrecht
  • Welcome reception on a private cruise on the canals of Amsterdam
  • Privately guided walking tours of Amsterdam and Utrecht, including a food tour
  • Private workshop tour of Klinkhamer Harpsichord and Fortepiano workshop and musical demonstration with Mr. Ton Amir
  • Private visit to the Walloon Church and demonstration of its beautiful baroque organ in original state
  • Delicious food! 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 2 dinners, and a reception

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