Each summer from the last weekend of July through the first weekend of August, the Baroque on Beaver Festival presents world-class orchestral, chamber, and vocal performances on the most remote inhabited island of the Great Lakes. In 2025 the Festival celebrates 24 years of bringing classical music to Beaver Island. Baroque on Beaver is the signature event of the Beaver Island Performing Arts Alliance (BIPAA).
For information about the mission and programs visit the BIPAA page.
Twenty-Fourth Anniversary Season: July 24 – August 2, 2025
Tickets On Sale June 1, 2025
2024 Guest Artist Jaeden Izik-Dzurko Wins the Leeds Competition
Baroque on Beaver once again showcases a young artist on the verge of global stardom.
Canadian pianist Jaeden Izik-Dzurko made history after winning the prestigious 2024 Leeds International Piano Competition in September – directly on the heels of his performances at the 2024 Baroque on Beaver.
Jaeden will return to Baroque this summer.
Tickets Are On Sale Now at the Beaver Island Community Center
Want to purchase a preset bundle of tickets for the Festival? This year there are ticket bundles to make it easier and faster to buy tickets. There’s a bundle with all of the evening concerts (the “Evening Bundle”), one for all (the “Everything Bundle”) and even( the All BIPAA Bundle) which includes Baroque and BIPAA summer events. You can customize the Bundles by adding and removing events.You can also purchase tickets to individual events by using the red buttons associated with the event.
View or Download the 2024 Baroque on Beaver Program
Announcing the 2025 Baroque on Beaver Young Soloist Competition
The Beaver Island Performing Arts Alliance, producer of the Baroque on Beaver Music Festival, presents the third annual Baroque on Beaver Young Soloist Competition. The Competition is open to all enrolled high school age (grades 9-12) instrumental soloists who reside and attend school (including homeschool) in Michigan. As a result of a generous commitment by donors Bev and Larry Seiford, three cash prizes will be awarded with the First Place winner invited to perform with the Baroque on Beaver Festival Orchestra on Saturday August 2.
Click here for more information and Application Form
Deadline March 30, 2025
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