Experience and join the outstanding Villa Lunde Musicfestival.
Welcome to a classical music festival where world-class artistry meets genuine human connection. Bringing together internationally acclaimed musicians and singers from across Europe, the festival offers performances of the highest artistic level in the intimate and inspiring atmosphere at Villa Lunde.
The festival creates a unique space where performers and audiences meet as equals — sharing music, curiosity, and unforgettable moments together.
Agenda & Schedule July 9th-17th 2026
Opening Week
July: 9th and 10th
Opera Workshop for Audience
Come learn Mozart, train your voice, learn some acting and perform with us!
Join a musical rehearsal with professional opersingers on July 10th!
July 11th:
Join an Interactive Operashow with supreme Danish Operasingers and directed by the renouned director Tine Topsoe
Singers:
Sibylle Glosted
Philippa Cold
Sidsel Aja Eriksen
Leif Jone Ølberg
Joel Kyhle
Pianist: Mette Christensen
Special Guests 2026:
Istvan Bonyhadi from Vienna
Soiré 13.7.
Masterclass 14.-16.7.
Masterclass Concert 17.7.
Second week
13.7.: Enjoy an intimate welcome Soiré with Denise Beck and Istvan Bonyhadi. Meet our special Guest from Vienna and the founder of the festival, get an introduction to the programme of the festival and listen to beautiful Danish and German songs. Only 30 seats!
.
14.-16.7.: Come visit the Masterclass for Young talents from Norway.
Professor Istvan Bonyhadi and Operasinger Denise Beck will teach classical singing.
14.7.: Trio Van der Pals will perform newly discovered songs by Leopold van der Pals. Enjoy music that was hidden away since ww 2.
17.7. Enjoy the concerts with Denise Beck, Istvan Bonyhadi and the norwegian stars of tomorrow from the mastrclass!
JOIN THE MASTERCLASS!
Are you a young singer with an interest in classical singing? Join our masterclass this Summer!
Pianist and professor from MDW in Vienna will be giving a masterclass together with International Operasinger Denise Beck.
WHEN: July 14th-July 16th with a concert at Villa Lunde on July 17th.
For more information, please write us an email;
villalundefestival@gmail.com
To Sign up; please send us an email with a short CV and a recording of your singing.
Maximum of 10 participants.
Deadline for signing up is June 1st 2026
Price: 1000NOK pr person
For Tickets contact: villalundefestival@gmail.com
Sponsors
Visitor Guide
Where and When
Join us for two weeks of music, workshops, masterclass, social networking and entertainment at Villa Lunde in Telemark.
Transportation
From Oslo, take the commuter train to Lunde easily. It's a beautiful ride through the breathtaking landscape.
Accomodations
We recommend the beautiful camping/vacation accomodations at First Camp:
https://www.visittelemark.no/produkter/first-camp-lunde-telemark
Or you can have a look at airbnb.com to find local accomodations.
May we suggest you hire a car to drive around the beautiful landscape of Telemark in between the concerts at Villa Lunde.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can visitors expect from the Villa Lunde Festival?
Visitors can expect an international and unique showcase of music and entertainment featuring talented performers at a beautiful location in Telemark. We offer also present workshops for the audience.
Are there any special guests or performers scheduled to appear at the event?
Yes, the event will feature special guest artists and performers who will add excitement and variety to the festival.
Will there be opportunities for audience participation during the event?
Certainly, audience members can look forward to engaging activities and chances to be part of the interactive segments of the show.
What type of music genres or entertainment acts will be showcased at the event?
The event will highlight classical music, especially classical singing -by professionals, young talents and interested audience. The Audience can listen to a masterclass, different concerts and also participate in a workshop for opera. The culmination of the two week long festival will be an Opera with audience-participation.
Phone
Email:
villalundefestival@gmail.com