The Opus One Summer Music Festival 2026 unfolds across London and Paris, offering participants a carefully curated musical journey that combines intensive study, high-level performance, and cultural immersion. The festival opens in London with registration, a welcoming meet-and-greet, and an opening concert at St Mary le Strand Church, setting the artistic tone for the days ahead.

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In London, students will take part in full-day masterclasses led by distinguished professors, including Julian Jacobson (piano) and Marc Djokic (violin), alongside duo and small-ensemble rehearsals that encourage collaborative music-making. As the week progresses, participants refine their repertoire through focused rehearsal and performance preparation, leading to a competition and concert at the Royal Academy of Music’s Duke’s Hall, followed by a celebratory reception. Some participants will conclude their programme in London at this stage.

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The festival then continues to Paris, with travel taking place after the London programme. Following the city’s Bastille Day celebrations, participants will perform in a series of concerts in central Paris, including a Debussy tribute concert, with an additional performance scheduled later in the week. These Paris concerts form a fitting finale to the festival, bringing together artistic excellence, international exchange, and the inspiration of two of Europe’s great cultural capitals.