Beethoven Summit 2026
Multiple venues
Fri 27 – Mon 30 Mar 2026
Event details
Beethoven Summit 2026: presentations, panels, and performances
The International Centre for Contemporary Music (ICCM) presents the Beethoven Summit 2026: the inaugural event in a series exploring trailblazers who redefined the parameters of musical expression.
An innovative blend of interactive panels, talks from world-leading scholars, and performance on period instruments, the summit is a vibrant, multi-dimensional celebration of Beethoven’s legacy. It explores how evolving scholarship inspires fresh approaches to the composer’s music and continues to influence its interpretation. The summit culminates in a concert of Beethoven’s 9th and Schumann’s Piano Concerto at Cadogan Hall. Directed by Programme Leader and Reader in Music & Cultural Practice Dr Christina Guillaumier, this unique conference promises to immerse performers, scholars, and music lovers in the groundbreaking sonic world of Beethoven.
When: 27-30 March
Where: 27-29 March at Admiral’s House
30 March at Cadogan Hall
Tickets: Events are free and open to the public. You can book a free ticket to the performances at Cadogan Hall with the promo code Beethoven1.
Dates & Times
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Friday27 Mar 202611:30
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Saturday28 Mar 202609:30
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Sunday29 Mar 202609:30
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Monday30 Mar 202610:30