Grand Canyon Music Festival
Each year starting the weekend of Labor Day, the southern rim of the Grand Canyon reverberates with the sounds of the nation's finest chamber music. For over twenty years, the Grand Canyon Music Festival has entertained guests with music as inspirational as the Canyon's natural beauty.
Organization: Grand Canyon Music Festival
Dates: 08/24/2012 - 08/25/2012 update info
Time: 7:30:00 PM - 10:00:00 PM
Event Cost: $15 for adults; $8 for children
Venue: Shrine of the Ages in Grand Canyon National Park,AZ
Contact: Grand Canyon Music Festival
Phone: (928) 638-9215
Email:
Website: www.grandcanyonmusicfest.org
Event Details:
Each September the Grand Canyon Music Festival presents some of the nation's finest chamber musicians in concert at Grand Canyon National Park. Classical to jazz music concerts from internationally acclaimed artists. $15 for adults; $8 for children at Shrine of the Ages
2012 Season:
Friday August 24th 7:30pm - The Daring High-Octane Sound of Ethel
Saturday August 25th 7:30pm - The Daring High-Octane Sound of Ethel
Thursday August 30th 7:30pm - Joe Deninzon and Steve Benson
Friday August 31st 7:30pm - The Catalyst Quartet
Saturday September 1st 7:30pm - The Catalyst Quartet
Friday September 7th 7:30pm - Cabiria Jacobsen and Kirk Dougherty (A Night at the Opera)
Saturday September 8th 7:30pm - Cabiria Jacobsen and Kirk Dougherty (The Art of Song)
Buy Tickets here: http://www.grandcanyonmusicfest.org/concert.htm
- Held at the Shrine of Ages Auditorium located at the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park
- Concerts begin Labor Day weekend each year
- Ticket prices vary by age. Family and group ticket discounts are available
Overview: What began as an impromptu performance by the Festival's founders has expanded to nearly month's worth of showcases. Over three weekends, musicians from around the world enchant patrons with a variety of musical techniques, from elegant classical to avant-garde.
Where: Shrine of Ages Auditorium located at the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park
When: Beginning Labor Day weekend each year
Cost: Ticket prices vary by age. Family and group ticket discounts are available
Details: The relaxed atmosphere of the event doesn't require any special dress-code—casual attire is perfectly acceptable. Performances last between 2 to 3 hours and souvenirs of the fest are available in the lobby. Seating at the Shrine of Ages is limited to 300, so advance purchase is recommended. Discount tickets are available for large groups and local residents. Family deals are offered for the Tusayan Shindig, which is a family focused event that kids can truly enjoy.
Concerts are held at the Shrine of Ages Auditorium located at the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, located near the park's headquarters near Grand Canyon Village, Arizona. To reach the South Rim entrance, take Interstate 40 to Highway 64 North (near Williams) and drive for about 60 miles. Parking for the Shrine of Ages is available in Lot A.