Best of the Fest
Favorite selections from the Festival are performed in this closing night concert that celebrates music, Carmel, the musicians of the Bach Festival, and the Festival’s loyal patrons. The program is a sampler of musician and audience favorites from throughout the two-week Festival.
The concert is followed by a celebratory reception on the Sunset Center Terrace toasting the conclusion of the 88th Festival.
Best of the Fest is a special, not-to-be-missed party that commemorates and honors music, the enduring legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach, the tradition of the Carmel Bach Festival, and the beautiful and mystical setting of Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Date and Time
Saturday Jul 26, 2025
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM PDT
Location
Sunset Center Theater San Carlos St between 8th and 10th Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921
Fees/Admission
Join the Carmel Bach Festival for its 88th season—Dialogues—running July 12-26, 2025. Musicians will explore musical conversations across time via works such as Bach’s Mass in B Minor and The Art of the Fugue, Mozart’s Requiem and “Jupiter” symphony, Haydn’s "Harmoniemesse," and featured works by Stravinsky and Jessie Montgomery. With 40 events to choose from, there is something for everyone! Browse the full season lineup, purchase tickets, and find information on free community events at www.bachfestival.org.
