Flute Masterclasses, Festivals & Competitions
Flute Festivals, Flute Masterclasses and Flute Competitions compiled by Megan Bence
Intensive Programs, Masterclasses, Conventions, and Festivals:
September:
Viviana Guzmán Masterclass for the Arizona Flute Society September 14, 2026 Shadow Rock United Church of Christ, 12861 N 8th Ave, Phoenix, sponsored by Altus Flutes.
Viviana Guzmán Masterclass at the University of Montana in Missoula, September 19, 2026 at 11am, sponsored by Altus Flutes.
Masterclass Flute with Barthold Kuijken will be held September 2–6, 2026, Forum Artium, Germany. This masterclass is for both modern and historical/transverse flute and focuses on technique, interpretation, and repertoire by Bach and the Bach family. Active and passive participation are available.
Resonating Body Masterclass will take place in Venice, Italy, from September 10–13, 2026 and in Verona from September 5-8. The masterclass focuses on flute playing, sound, resonance, musicality, mindset, and body awareness. Faculty include Katharina Martini.
The Master Class Flute of the International Mendelssohn Festival will be held September 17-23, 2026. The course includes four lessons and a final student recital. The instructor is Patrick Gallois, and applications are due June 15, 2026.
International Flute Festival Essen will take place in Essen, Germany, from September 24–27, 2026. The German Flute Society's international festival includes concerts, workshops, masterclasses, a competition, exhibitions, ensembles, and a youth program. Faculty include Silvia Careddu.
The 15th Slovenian Flute Festival will take place September 19-20, 2026, in Zagorje ob Savi, Slovenia. The biennial festival includes performances, masterclasses, and educational events with an international roster of artists. The festival website currently confirms nine international artists, but the complete 2026 artist roster has not yet been published.
6th Guangzhou International Flute Competition will take place in Guangzhou, China, from September 28–October 8, 2026. The event includes recitals and masterclasses in addition to the competition. Faculty include Michel Bellavance.
October:
Vivaldi Flute Week will take place October 5th to the 11th. An enchanting musical week devoted to the flute. Masterclasses, Concerts, Seminars with: Mathilde Calderini, Guillermoo Gonzalez, Horacio Parravicini, Stephane Rety e Matej Zupan.
Flute Masterclass with Amy Yule will take place at the Royal College of Music in London on October 13, 2026. Amy Yule, Principal Flute of the Hallé Orchestra, will work with RCM flutists.
The Adams Pro Flute Academy will be held October 16-18, 2026, in Ittervoort, The Netherlands. Open to young talents, conservatory students, and professionals, the academy includes six masterclasses over three days. Artist-teachers include Ulla Miilmann, Anna Garzuly-Wahlgren, and Michel Bellavance. Admission is by audition video.
Flute Harvest will take place in Encino, California, from October 18–23, 2026. This is specifically for Native American flute and includes individual lessons, group classes, workshops, and performances. Faculty include Ali Ryerson.
Flautissimo will take place in Rome, Italy, from October 31–November 1, 2026. Silvia Careddu's official schedule lists a recital and masterclass at Flautissimo. Faculty include Silvia Careddu.
November:
Flute Masterclass with André Cebrián will take place at the Royal College of Music in London on November 17, 2026. André Cebrián, Principal Flute of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, will give a masterclass at the RCM. Faculty include André Cebrián.
December:
Flute Masterclass with Prof. Felix Renggli will take place in Hamburg, Germany, from December 4–6, 2026. The course is aimed at advanced pupils, students, and professionals. Active participants are limited, and participants prepare three freely chosen works. Faculty include Felix Renggli.
Trieste Flute Festival will take place in Trieste, Italy, from December 4–7, 2026. The festival includes masterclasses, workshops, concerts, and educational activities. International guest artists include Walter Auer, Silvia Careddu, Oscar de Manuel, Matej Zupan, and the Australian Flute Ensemble. Faculty include Walter Auer, Silvia Careddu, Oscar de Manuel, Matej Zupan, and the Australian Flute Ensemble.
Masterclass Flute with Andrea Lieberknecht will take place at Forum Artium in Germany from December 10–15, 2026. The course includes three individual lessons and a participant concert. Applicants must submit a video recording, and the repertoire is freely selectable. Faculty include Andrea Lieberknecht.