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SUMMARY:Arran International Festival 2026 | Music • People • Place
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DESCRIPTION:Belonging Without Borders
17–23 August 2026
Experience AIF2026: Arran International Festival Returns This August
The stunning Isle of Arran is set to host the third annual Arran
International Festival (AIF2026) this August. Combining world-class
international talent with exceptional local artists, the festival promises
a vibrant line-up of concerts, storytelling, and brand-new musical works,
all set against the island's breathtaking natural backdrop.
A Vision of Connection: "Belonging Without Borders"
Festival Artistic Director Richard Morrison has announced that the guiding
theme for this year's event is Belonging Without Borders.
The festival aims to create a unique cultural melting pot on the island.
Visiting musicians from across Europe and beyond will bring their own
heritage, languages, and traditions to collaborate directly with the local
Arran community.
According to Richard Morrison, AIF2026 is an event "rooted in community,
outward-looking in spirit," where people from all backgrounds can expect a
warm island welcome, sparking new inspiration and lasting friendships.
Inside the 2026 Programme: Ambition and Community
Returning as Composer-in-Residence, Electra Perivolaris teases that 2026
will be the festival's most ambitious year yet, highlighted by major
community collaborations and world-class premieres.
Major Community Music Project
A World Premiere Collaboration
Inspired by Song and Dance
The highlight of the evening will be the world premiere of a new work
composed by Electra Perivolaris. Written specifically for Filipczak, the
piece beautifully encapsulates the festival's theme by blending Scottish,
Greek, and Polish folk music traditions - drawing directly on
Perivolaris’s own Scottish-Greek background and Filipczak’s Polish
heritage.
Concert Details & Repertoire
Featured Works:
Meet the Artists
Magdalena Filipczak (Violin): Boasting an international reputation for
exceptional range and musical intelligence, Filipczak has performed at
major global venues like Wigmore Hall and the Concertgebouw. A multi-award
winner (including First Prize at the US International Concerto
Competition), her debut album Essence of Violin was praised by The Strad as
"glittering" and "hauntingly atmospheric." She performs on a historic
instrument supported by Beare’s International Violin Society.
Agnieszka Kozło (Piano): A graduate of the Fryderyk Chopin Academy of
Music in Warsaw, Kozło is an accomplished chamber musician celebrated for
her deep musical partnerships and performances alongside leading
instrumentalists across Europe.
Electra Perivolaris (Composer): Hailed as "A Classical Star of the Future"
by BBC Introducing, Perivolaris has served as AIF's Composer-in-Residence
since its inception. Her music focuses on the relationship between people,
landscape, and community. She has previously received commissions from the
BBC Singers, London Symphony Orchestra, and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra.
Plan Your Visit
AIF2026 offers an inspiring series of island-wide events celebrating the
connective power of music. Whether you are a local resident or travelling
from afar, the festival invites everyone to join the celebration on Arran
this August.
For more information click HERE
Get your tickets HERE
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