About
Ars Musica Festival — ARCTIC FEVER takes place at Ars Musica, Brussel, on 14 November 2026. This edition explores northern nature and new music.
What to expect
Ars Musica 2026 explores musical horizons of Iceland, Scandinavia, Finland and the Baltic states, where ice, rocks, water and forests sound in the creations.
- Focus artists: Anders Hillborg and Kristine Tjøgersen
- Music by Anna Thorvaldsdottir, Arvo Pärt, Kaija Saariaho
- Also Helena Tulve, Erkki-Sven Tüür, Tonu Korvits, Bergrún Snæbjörnsdóttir
- Creations by Jean-Luc Fafchamps and Frédéric Verrières
- Programme from hiphop to contemporary trance
- 50 events, 25 locations, 20 creations, 10 cities
- Subtitle: [We Are Hot]
Questions
When does Ars Musica Festival — ARCTIC FEVER start and end?
Ars Musica Festival — ARCTIC FEVER runs Saturday, 14 November 2026.
Where is Ars Musica Festival — ARCTIC FEVER?
Ars Musica Festival — ARCTIC FEVER takes place at Ars Musica, Brussel.
Which composers are on the programme?
The description names:
Anna Thorvaldsdottir, Arvo Pärt, Kaija Saariaho
Helena Tulve, Erkki-Sven Tüür, Tonu Korvits, Bergrún Snæbjörnsdóttir
Jean-Luc Fafchamps (Messe des Glaces) and Frédéric Verrières (Cristallisation)
Régis Campo (Beatbox Concerto) and Bastien David (Nous sommes Orage)
Which ensembles and partners take part?
The description mentions collaborations including:
Ensemble Intercontemporain, Cikada Ensemble
Belgian National Orchestra, Brussels Philharmonic
Chœur de Chambre de Namur, Quatuor Diotima
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Getting there
Ars Musica, 1000 Brussel, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, BE
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