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Monteux School & Music Festival
World-class musical performances in Hancock. Summer orchestra and chamber music concerts in an intimate woodland setting.
AT A GLANCE
LOCATION / SERVICE AREA
Concerts are held at the Forest Studio: 42 Melody Lane, off Old Track Rd
Hancock, ME 04640
HOURS
2027 Summer festival runs from June 20 through July 25, with performances on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Hours last verified:
September 28, 2026
Know before you go:
Check the festival website for individual concert times, programs, and ticket availability. Subscriptions for the 2027 season go on sale March 15, followed by single tickets on May 1.
ABOUT THE BUSINESS
World-Class Music in the Heart of Hancock
Each summer, the sounds of classical music fill the Forest Studio in Hancock, Maine, as the Monteux School & Music Festival brings accomplished musicians, aspiring conductors, and audiences together for an extraordinary musical experience.
The festival presents two public concert series: the Monteux Festival Orchestra and ‘Mainely’ Chamber Music, offering audiences the opportunity to experience exceptional classical music while giving conductors and instrumentalists valuable experience performing works from the school's curriculum before live audiences.
Concerts take place in the Forest Studio at 42 Melody Lane, just off Old Track Road in Hancock. The woodland setting provides an intimate atmosphere for enjoying orchestral and chamber music throughout the summer festival season.
For 2027, the festival will also present a free Children's Concert on Thursday, July 1, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., introducing younger audiences and families to the excitement of live classical music.
Subscriptions to the six Festival Orchestra concerts and five ‘Mainely’ Chamber Music concerts include preferred seating reservations and a biography book featuring the festival's musicians. Subscriptions go on sale March 15, 2027, with individual concert tickets available beginning May 1.
Whether you're a devoted classical music enthusiast or discovering the joy of a live orchestral performance for the first time, the Monteux School & Music Festival offers a memorable summer tradition in the heart of Downeast Maine.
Want a taste of the music before your visit? Explore performances and highlights from the Monteux School & Music Festival on their YouTube channel.
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FROM THE PEOPLE WHO KNOW
While you're here...
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WHAT LOCALS KNOW
Stay at the Crocker House and enjoy a wonderful dinner night out. Great food and vibes! Walk the railroad trails right in the heart of Hancock as well as our very own Monteux trail system.
~Stan Renard, Monteux School & Music Festival
