APPALACHIAN CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL
History, Nature, Culture
October 25 | December 20 | February 14 | March 14
ACMF is excited to bring you a dynamic, fun, and exhilarating season of four unforgettable hour-long concerts, each centered around a beloved holiday throughout the year. In the truest sense of the word "festival," what better way to celebrate the joy and reverie of our annual traditions than through live music that lifts us out of the everyday?
Seated in the intimacy of the parlors at Happy Retreat, audiences can enjoy chamber music as it was meant to be heard—in a 19th-century parlor whose acoustics are perfectly suited to these vivid and engaging performances. Curated by the Appalachian Chamber Music Festival, each concert assembles high-caliber musicians of both regional and international renown.
We’re delighted to offer a limited number of reduced tickets for students and kids under 18 years of age. Our March 14th concert will offer free tickets to audience members under 18.
Why not consider a season pass, book now and save!
Haunting Sounds: Celebrating Autumn and All Hallows’ Eve
October 25, 2026 at 3:00:00 PM
Happy Retreat
600 Mordington Ave, Charles Town, WV 25414, USA
$35 General Admission/$15 Student /$5 Children under 18
Come get in the Halloween spirit with us for a fun and eclectic concert that showcases the versatility of the guitar and violin! We’re delighted to have esteemed musicians and ACMF friends from the US Army’s “Pershing’s Own” orchestra, Sergey Prokofyev
and Jan Knutson.
Holiday Horns with the NSO Brass
December 20, 2026 at 3:00:00 PM
Happy Retreat
600 Mordington Ave, Charles Town, WV 25414, USA
$35 General Admission/$15 Student/$5 Children under 18
Back by popular demand! After last year’s sold-out stellar afternoon of holiday fun and delight, the trio of horns from the National Symphony Orchestra are back to celebrate again with us this year and ring in the festive winter season! Featuring James Nickel (ACMF 2023) Geoffrey Pilkington (ACMF 2026) and Robert Reardon from the NSO horn section.
Join us after the concert for some refreshments with the artists and ACMF Artistic Director, Katie Tertell.
Valentine's Day: Strings Attached
February 14, 2027 at 3:00:00 PM
Happy Retreat
600 Mordington Ave, Charles Town, WV 25414, USA
$35 General Admission/$15 Student/$5 Children under 18
Celebrate love this Valentine's Day with an intimate recital of violin and cello music as Audrey Gray and Schuyler Slack bring their music back to where they first met. This lovebird duo will play music from the classical canon and folk tunes from around the world. Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of beautiful music, shared history, and heartfelt melodies that prove harmony is even sweeter when shared.
Irish Tales, Airs and Jigs: St. Patrick’s day celebration from Ireland
March 14, 2027 at 3:00:00 PM
Zion Episcopal Church
301 E Congress St, Charles Town, WV 25414, USA
$35 General Admission/$10 Student/FREE for children under 18 (ticket required)
We’re delighted to have The Laragh Trio with us to celebrate St. Patrick’s day, all the way from the Emerald Isle itself! Featuring esteemed Irish musicians Sineád Farrell, flute (ACMF 2022, 2023, 2025), Fiarchra Garvey, piano and ACMF Artistic Director Katie Tertell, cello. Come be whisked away to Ireland in a celebration of all things Irish with foot tapping jigs, poetic Irish airs and everything in between, as well as a few of your favorite Irish tunes for Paddy’s day.
