Beauty for all the senses
Serving Whidbey Island since 2006 with vibrant period-instrument performances. From baroque and classical to romantic repertoire we bring you the best in live music.
Celebrating our 20th anniversary season!
Looking for a summer getaway or an island staycation? Imagine the scenic beauty of Whidbey Island, the fresh sea breeze, and the soundtrack of incredible baroque and classical music filling the air. Lose yourself in the melodies, explore charming island towns, farmer’s markets and local restaurants. Give yourself a chance to unwind, recharge, and experience the magic of Whidbey!
From Vivaldi and Venetian Gondola songs, Bach and Mozart to new musical discoveries from Hawaii’s last queen Liliʻuokalani and much more, our 20th anniversary summer programs brings you inspiration, beauty and delight!
Founded in 2006 by Tekla Cunningham, the Whidbey Island Music Festival is a beloved year-round festival that presents great performances of baroque and classical chamber music in relaxed and intimate indoor and outdoor venues on beautiful Whidbey Island. We bring music of the past four centuries to life with vivid and moving concert performances on period instruments.
What’s Next?
Distant Shores
Set ⛵Sail for Summer!
Sat, JUNE 21, 3pm
1st reformed church, Oak Harbor
SUn, June 22, 3pm
St. Augustine’s in-the-woods
Explore the fusion of Western art music and folk and indigenous traditions across oceans and centuries, from the opulent cathedrals of colonial Latin America to the court of Hawai'i's last queen, from the Scottish Highlands to imperial Japan. Delight in the infectious rhythms of Haitian dance music, plumb the depths of sorrow in devotional music from Cuba, and experience the passion of songs of longing and heartbreak.
Acclaimed mezzo-soprano Cecilia Duarte and GRAMMY® nominated AGAVE invite you on a globetrotting musical adventure you will not soon forget.
AGAVE
Cecilia Duarte, mezzo-soprano
Aaron Westman, violin
Anna Washburn, violin
Katherine Kyme, viola
Henry Lebedinsky, keyboards
William Skeen, cello
TICKETS FOR 6/21
TICKETS FOR 6/22
Want to get involved?
VOLUNTEER INFO
Meet the Artists
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Burke Anderson
Natural Horn
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Joanna Blendulf
Viola da gamba
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Thomas Carroll
Clarinet
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Kevin Cooper
Guitar
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Stef Creswell
Baroque Viola
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Tekla Cunningham
Baroque Violin and WIMF Director
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Beck Diamond
Yoga Instructor and Meander Dance Collective founder
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Cecilia Duarte
Mezzo-soprano
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Cynthia Freivogel
Baroque Violin
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Ross Gilliland
Baroque Bass and Violine
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Shira Kammen
Vielle and multi-instrumentalist
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Katherine Kyme
Baroque Violin and Viola
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Henry Lebedinsky
Harpsichord and Organ
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Anna Mansbridge
Baroque Dancer and Choreographer
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Bill McJohn
Medieval and Baroque Harp
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Laurie Monahan
Mezzo-soprano
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Jim Oaken
Bagpipes
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Elisabeth Reed
Baroque Cello
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Danielle Reutter-Harrah
Soprano
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William Skeen
Baroque Cello
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Lindsey Strand-Polyak
Baroque Viola
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Anna Washburn
Violin and viola
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Aaron Westman
Violin and viola
Plan your trip to Whidbey Island
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It’s always a great time to visit Whidbey Island!
The Whidbey Camano Tourism board maintains a comprehensive listing of restaurants, hotels and events on Whidbey Island.
The seaside village of Langley has wonderful shops, cafes, restaurants, galleries.
Bayview has many attractions, from a great farmer’s market, Bayview Farm and Garden nursery, Flower House cafe, Bayview Taproom, Orchard Kitchen restaurant, Whidbey Donuts and more.
Freeland has some new eateries such as Penn Cove Brewery’s new taproom in a renovated barn with a food truck from The Braeburn at the Barnyard.
Greenbank is home to Greenbank Farm, and Greenbank Pantry and Deli has a wonderful selection of sandwiches and beverages for a picnic.
The historic town of Coupeville has many activities, from the Wharf, kayaking on Penn Cove, shops, Bayleaf for wine, cheese and picnic provisions, Poppy and Pomegranate for coffee and flowers, Penn Cove Brewery, restaurants including the Oystercatcher and Little Red Hen Bakery, The Cove, Toby’s Tavern for legendary mussels, Ciao pizza, Lavender Wind Farm, farmers’ market, Island County historical society and more!
Whidbey Island Vintners has info on the Wine and Spirits trails and tasting rooms, and the Whidbey Island Art Trail and Whidbey Working Artists have information about open studios.
Whidbey is home to incredible beaches and parks including South Whidbey State Park, Fort Casey, Fort Ebey, Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve, and Deception Pass State Park.
Whidbey is home to incredible beaches and parks including South Whidbey State Park, Double Bluff beach, Fort Casey, Fort Ebey, Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve, and Deception Pass State Park.
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In the Bayview area:
The Flower House cafe
Bayview Taproom
Orchard Kitchen restaurant
Whidbey Donuts
Freeland has some new eateries such as Penn Cove Brewery’s new taproom in a renovated barn with a food truck from the Braeburn in the Barnyard.
Greenbank is home to Greenbank Farm, and Greenbank Pantry and Deli has a wonderful selection of sandwiches and beverages for a picnic.
In the historic town of Coupeville:
Bayleaf for wine, cheese and picnic provisions
Poppy and Pomegranate for coffee and flowers
Penn Cove Brewery
TheOystercatcher
Little Red Hen Bakery
The Cove
Toby’s Tavern for legendary mussels,
Ciao pizza for authentic Neopolitan pizza
Lavender Wind Farm for lavender scones, tea and more
Wine place
Kapow’s ice cream
Whidbey Island Vintners has info on the Wine and Spirits trails and tasting rooms, and the Whidbey Island Art Trail and Whidbey Working Artists have information about open studios.
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Whidbey is some to a wonderful variety of hotels, bed and breakfast and a multitude of other rental properties.
House at Penn Cove
Captain Whidbey Inn, Coupeville
Inn at Langley, Langley
Saratoga Inn
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The Washington State Ferry system connects Whidbey to the mainland via the Mukilteo-Clinton route and the Coupeville-Port Townsend route. Deception Pass bridge connects the north end of Whidbey Island with Fidalgo Island via a scenic and very popular bridge.
Coffee on the Cove by Michele Kempees
Poster Design: Our Collaboration with Local Artists
Each year, WIMF collaborates with a Whidbey Island visual artist to come up with a poster design that reflects the wonder and natural beauty of Whidbey Island. This year’s featured artist is Whidbey artist Michele Kempees. Past artists who have contributed work include Timothy Haslet, Buffy Morrow-Cribbs, Briony Morrow-Cribbs, Linnane Armstrong, Brian Mahieu and Gordy Edberg.
Interested in volunteering for the festival?
Join our community of volunteers and help support the Whidbey Island Music Festival with your time, talent and energy! From serving as a board member, hosting musicians in your home or volunteering as an usher at a concert, there is a role that is perfect for you.
There’s something for everyone at the Whidbey Island Music Festival
WIMF brings memorable musical experiences to unforgettable venues on Whidbey Island.