27th Annual
Midwest Harp Festival
June 8th-12th, 2026

Welcome to the Midwest Harp Festival

We are returning to Wheaton, IL, June 8-12, 2026! Join us for a week of learning, laughter, friendship, and growth. All concerts are free to the public. The Midwest Harp Festival Store is open to registrants and the public to purchase harp sheet music, CDs, and accessories. The Festival is supported by Barton Harp Initiative, a 501(c)3 organization.

Check out our YouTube channel for concerts and more: https://www.youtube.com/@midwestharpfestival2835

What To Expect

Monday

You move your harp into a rehearsal room, unpack in your townhouse, enjoy the Faculty Concert, and relax at the Ice Breaker Dinner where you meet faculty, staff, and other registrants. The evening ends with a combined ensemble rehearsal.

Tuesday - Thursday

We keep you busy with ensemble rehearsals, workshops, concerts, a Solo Competition, and more.

Friday

You have a great time playing in the ensemble concert, and you reluctantly say goodbye to all your new friends. But you are excited to go home and put all your new harp knowledge to use!

The above description is for Ensemble registrants. Check our Pricing page for details on our Independent Study option. You can also schedule an appointment with harp technician Jennifer Ruggieri to receive harp maintenance!

Daily Schedule Example

Schedule may be subject to change.

Monday

Day - 01 8th Jun	Check-In/Store Open	12:00pm - 2:00pm
Day - 01 8th Jun	Faculty Concert	3:00pm - 4:00pm
Day - 01 8th Jun	Store Open	4:00pm - 4:30pm
Day - 01 8th Jun	Amazing Music Race #1	4:30pm - 5:00pm
Day - 01 8th Jun	Dinner	5:00pm - 6:00pm
Day - 01 8th Jun	Ensemble Rehearsals	6:30pm - 8:00pm

Tuesday

Day - 02 9th Jun	Tune/Warm up	8:15am - 8:30am
Day - 02 9th Jun	Ensemble Rehearsals	8:30am - 10:35am
Day - 02 9th Jun	Coachings or The Therapeutic Harp	10:45am - 12:05pm
Day - 02 9th Jun	Lunch	11:45am - 1:00pm
Day - 02 9th Jun	Solo Competition	1:00pm - 4:30pm
Day - 02 9th Jun	Dinner	5:00pm - 6:00pm
Day - 02 9th Jun	Solo Competition Winners' Recital	7:00pm - 8:00pm
Day - 02 9th Jun	Store Open	After Concert -

Wednesday

Day - 03 10th Jun	Tune/Warm up	8:15am - 8:30am
Day - 03 10th Jun	Ensemble Rehearsals	8:30am - 10:35am
Day - 03 10th Jun	Coachings or The Therapeutic Harp	10:45am - 12:05pm
Day - 03 10th Jun	Lunch	11:45am - 1:00pm
Day - 03 10th Jun	Combined Ensemble Rehearsal	1:15pm - 2:15pm
Day - 03 10th Jun	Amazing Music Race #2	2:30pm - 3:15pm
Day - 03 10th Jun	Healing Vibrations: Discovery Harp Therapy	3:30pm - 5:00pm
Day - 03 10th Jun	Listening Party & Pizza	5:00pm - 6:30pm
Day - 03 10th Jun	Store Open	6:30pm - 7:30pm
Day - 03 10th Jun	Movie or Games	7:00pm - 8:30pm

Thursday

Day - 04 11th Jun	Tune/Warm up	8:15am - 8:30am
Day - 04 11th Jun	Ensemble Rehearsals	8:30am - 10:35am
Day - 04 11th Jun	Coachings or The Therapeutic Harp	10:45am - 12:05pm
Day - 04 11th Jun	Lunch	11:45am - 1:00pm
Day - 04 11th Jun	Combined Ensemble Rehearsal	1:15pm - 2:15pm
Day - 04 11th Jun	Amazing Music Race #3	2:30pm - 3:30pm
Day - 04 11th Jun	Guest Artist Workshop	3:45pm - 5:15pm
Day - 04 11th Jun	Dinner	5:30pm - 6:30pm
Day - 04 11th Jun	Guest Artist Concert	7:00pm - 8:15pm

Friday

Day - 05 12th Jun	Check Out of Housing	8:00am - 8:30am
Day - 05 12th Jun	Tune/Warm up	8:30am - 8:45am
Day - 05 12th Jun	Group Picture	8:45am - 9:00am
Day - 05 12th Jun	Rehearsal	9:00am - 10:30am
Day - 05 12th Jun	Ensemble Concert	11:00am - 12:00pm
Day - 05 12th Jun	Store Open	After Concert - 1:00pm