Marlboro Music Festival
- Dates
- Jul 17 to Aug 15, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Persons Auditorium
- Price
- $20 to $40
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Nov 10, 2026
Marlboro Music Festival returns to Persons Auditorium, Marlboro, VT, Jul 17 to Aug 15, 2027. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
Marlboro Music Festival is the public summer season of Marlboro Music, a chamber music community on a hilltop campus in southern Vermont, running July 17 to August 15, 2027, its 76th summer season. Founded in 1951 around Rudolf Serkin and described by the organization as part retreat, part school, part festival, it is led by artistic directors Mitsuko Uchida and Jonathan Biss. Young professional musicians and master artists live and work together on campus for seven weeks, with no classes and no pre-planned concert programs. The players choose what to perform from the 250 or more works explored over the summer, so what the audience hears emerges from the rehearsals.
How it works
Concerts fall on five weekends in Persons Auditorium, a 540-seat hall: Saturdays at 8 pm, Sundays at 2:30 pm, plus Fridays at 8 pm on August 6 and 13. Most run 90 minutes to two hours with a 15-minute intermission. Reserved seats cost $40, $30 or $20, and the final concert also has $5 open-air canopy seats. Tickets for 2027 go on sale March 1, 2027. Programmes are announced about a week ahead, and free open rehearsals run through the week.
Who it suits
It suits chamber music listeners who like hearing works chosen by the musicians rather than a fixed program announced months ahead. The free open rehearsals give newcomers a low-cost way to sample the playing. Performances are indoors in a seated hall, and student and group discounts are available. The campus is rural, with no public transport, so a car is the practical way to reach it.
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Listen
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Lineup
Getting there
Nearest airport BDL.
How do I get to Marlboro Music Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Marlboro Music Festival. The nearest major airport is BDL, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
The festival's own FAQ notes 'Amtrak's Vermonter line serves Brattleboro with connections to the campus.' Brattleboro station is roughly 20-25 minutes from the venue by car, same last-mile caveat on limited Marlboro rideshare applies from the station too, so booking a car or arranging a ride in advance is the practical plan for train arrivals.
Book / infoBy bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
The festival's own FAQ recommends a car and explicitly notes ride-share services 'operate in the Brattleboro area with limited availability in Marlboro itself, booking in advance is suggested.' From BDL, expect roughly 90 minutes' drive to the venue.
Book / infoTaxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
On site parking available. Cost Free on-site parking 'in the field above Persons Auditorium, and attendants will be on hand to direct you when you arrive.' A limited number of accessible spaces sit on the circle directly in front of the auditorium entrance for passenger drop-off; the path from the main field lot to the auditorium includes some steps and slopes, so visitors with limited mobility are directed to use the front circle instead.
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire at BDL
On site parking is available; if you are hiring a car it is worth checking the cost and how early it fills.
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Where
Map shows the center of Marlboro. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
The venue has its own page with capacity, accessibility and parking.
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Marlboro Music Festival?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Airport hotels 2
225 Ella Grasso Turnpike, Windsor Locks, CT 06096
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates185 Ella Grasso Turnpike, Windsor Locks, CT 06096
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
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Airbnb & private camping
The festival's own 'Where to Stay' page lists numerous private-house-rental-style options directly (e.g. The Landmark Trust USA's historic whole-house rentals, Willow Vermont, Meadowview, Historic Ames Hill Home) alongside inns.
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What to bring
Accessibility & comfort
What the organizer or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
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Pricing
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Quick answers
When is Marlboro Music Festival 2027?
Jul 17 to Aug 15, 2027
How much are Marlboro Music Festival tickets?
$20 to $40 per person, from the official ticket page. Prices change, so confirm before you buy.
Where is Marlboro Music Festival held?
Persons Auditorium, Marlboro College campus, Marlboro, VT.