The 4th International Vahagn Stamboltsyan Organ Music Festival will take place from September to December 2026, organized by the National Centre of Chamber Music with the support of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of the Republic of Armenia. This important cultural event will continue to shape Armenia's vibrant and diverse organ music landscape, bringing together national traditions and international artistic experience.

Throughout the festival, audiences will enjoy performances by distinguished organists from Armenia and abroad. This year's edition will welcome artists from countries that have not previously been represented at the festival, reflecting its expanding international reach and the growing depth of its creative partnerships.

As tradition dictates, the festival will open with a concert dedicated to Komitas—the great Armenian composer, ethnomusicologist, songwriter, conductor, and priest. His artistic legacy, which unites Armenian musical roots with universal human values, will set the tone for the festival, highlighting the continuity of Armenia's rich musical heritage.

The festival program will also include concerts dedicated to the 170th anniversary of Armenian composer and conductor Makar Yekmalyan and the 85th anniversary of composer Mikael Tariverdiev. The closing concert, to be held in December, will commemorate the 270th anniversary of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's birth.

This artistic concept brings together different musical eras and cultural traditions, emphasizing the universal language of the organ—an instrument capable of expressing both the masterpieces of the European classical repertoire and the treasures of Armenian sacred and secular music.

The Fourth International Festival will continue its mission of preserving and promoting the Armenian organ performance tradition, supporting the professional development of young musicians, and strengthening international artistic collaboration. In addition to the concert series, the festival will feature masterclasses and professional meetings, making it not only a concert platform but also an important educational forum.

Year after year, the Vahagn Stamboltsyan International Organ Music Festival continues to strengthen its place in Armenia's cultural life, serving as a bridge between historical tradition and contemporary artistic thought. The 2026 festival promises a rich and inspiring programme, distinguished by anniversary celebrations, outstanding artistic performances, and an expanded international presence.