America's most important Bach festival, the Carmel Bach Festival, celebrates its 89th season in 2026 with 15 days of performances, talks and educational events. As always, the focus is not only on J.S. Bach, but also on the many artists he influenced, such as Handel, Mozart, Brahms, and more. Musicians from the around the world perform an amazing array of multiple concerts and more than 40 events in Carmel, Monterey, and Pebble Beach. View the full schedule at the Carmel Bach Festival website.
