Ozark Music Festival

About the Festival

One of its kind, the Ozark Music Festival is a prestigious two-week summer orchestral training program, bringing over 100 pre-professional and professional musicians to Northwest Arkansas.

Throughout the festival, chamber music and orchestral concerts occur in unique community spaces throughout the Northwest Arkansas region. The festival fosters musical growth while simultaneously enriching the community with two weeks of exciting public performances.

2026 Festival Update

Regretfully, the 2026 Ozark Music Festival has been canceled due to circumstances beyond OMI’s control.

If you already paid an application fee, your fee will be fully refunded.

Take a look at some highlights from Festival 2025 ⭢

Orchestra performing on stage with a conductor, in a venue with large glass walls, for the Ozark music festival, led by Sunny Xia as the principal conductor.
A group of musicians performing outdoors in a park with trees and a small audience seated on chairs.

Visiting Fayetteville?

If you’ve never been to Fayetteville, you are in for a treat! Nestled in the Ozark Mountains, Fayetteville has a little something for everyone! Whether you’re soaking in the nightlife on Dickson Street or spending the day exploring the city by bike, you'll find an authentic experience around every corner. Learn more about Fayetteville here.