Montecito Festival 2025
2026 Festival Application
Applications are NOW being accepted.
Festival Dates:
- Session 1: June 15 – June 24, 2026
- Session 2: June 25 – July 4, 2026
- Session 3: July 5 – July 14, 2026
- Session 4: July 15 – July 24, 2026
- Sessions 1 & 2: June 15 – July 4, 2026
- Session 3 & 4: July 5 – July 24, 2026
- Full Session : June 15 – July 24, 2026
- Montecito Young Artist Festival : Session 1 , session 2, Session 3, Session 4
Join us in Celebrating 19 Years of Montecito International Music Festival. The application window is now open for all applicants. Be sure to review all of the information on this page. Apply early!
Fellowship and Junior Fellowship Application Deadline: Open
General Application Deadline: Open
Important Notice: Use the latest version of Google Chrome or Firefox to apply. If you experience issues submitting the application, download the pdf application below and email it to registrar@montecitomusicfestival.com
Session 1 - June 15 - June 24, 2026
- General applicants submit this form
- Open to junior, high school, college, and post-college students
- Application fee (non-refundable)
- Two (2) contrasting pieces (Youtube, Vimeo, Dropbox links preferred)
- Teacher recommendation (not required if current private teacher is festival faculty)
Session 2 - June 25 - July 4, 2026
- General applicants submit this form
- Open to junior, high school, college, and post-college students
- Application fee (non-refundable)
- Two (2) contrasting pieces (Youtube, Vimeo, Dropbox links preferred)
- Teacher recommendation (not required if current private teacher is festival faculty)
Session 3 – July 5 – July 14, 2026
- General applicants submit this form
- Open to junior, high school, college, and post-college students
- Application fee (non-refundable)
- Two (2) contrasting pieces (Youtube, Vimeo, Dropbox links preferred)
- Teacher recommendation (not required if current private teacher is festival faculty)
Session 4 – July 15 – July 24, 2026
- General applicants submit this form
- Open to junior, high school, college, and post-college students
- Application fee (non-refundable)
- Two (2) contrasting pieces (Youtube, Vimeo, Dropbox links preferred)
- Teacher recommendation (not required if current private teacher is festival faculty)
Session 1,2 - June 15 – July 4, 2026
- General applicants submit this form
- Open to junior, high school, college, and post-college students
- Application fee (non-refundable)
- Two (2) contrasting pieces (Youtube, Vimeo, Dropbox links preferred)
- Teacher recommendation (not required if current private teacher is festival faculty)
Session 3,4 – July 5– July 24, 2026
- General applicants submit this form
- Open to junior, high school, college, and post-college students
- Application fee (non-refundable)
- Two (2) contrasting pieces (Youtube, Vimeo, Dropbox links preferred)
- Teacher recommendation (not required if current private teacher is festival faculty)
Full Session - June 16 – July 25, 2025
- General applicants submit this form
- Open to junior, high school, college, and post-college students
- Application fee (non-refundable)
- Two (2) contrasting pieces (Youtube, Vimeo, Dropbox links preferred)
- Teacher recommendation (not required if current private teacher is festival faculty)
Montecito Young Artist Festival (piano and string students)
Montecito Young Artist Festival
- Session 1(6/16 – 6/24), session 2(6/26 – 7/4), Session 3 (7/6 – 7/14) and Session 4 (7/16 – 7/24)
- General applicants submit this form
- Open to motivated young musicians (piano and strings) (11 yrs and under)
- Application Fee (non-refundable)
Apply by Email or Mail
Downloadable Application Information
Download the application and complete. Submit the completed application along with all of the required materials before the postmark deadlines. You must include payment details on the application. Applications without payment will not be accepted.
Option 1: Email the completed application to registrar@montecitomusicfestival.com. Include additional material as needed such as recommendation letter, financial aid documents and recordings/Youtube links.
Options 2: Mail all application materials to: Montecito International Music Festival, P.O. Box 712358, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA. Applications can only be received via U.S. Mail / International Post. DO NOT use alternative courier services such as FedEx, UPS, or DHL.
Application Deadlines
After March 15, you may download and complete your mail-in application. All materials must be postmarked by the following dates:
- General Deadline: OPEN
