THE MUSIC BEHIND THE MOVEMENT

The Birdfoot Festival brings chamber music to life in New Orleans with an annual festival in May, and artist residencies throughout the year.

We’ve brought chamber music back into the highly sociable spaces where it was meant to be — and was originally created for. We present performances by world-class musicians in intimate spaces so that everyone can be near the action, and share in the joy of discovery.

Think of the movement as an online ad for chamber music: Voracious, uninhibited music seeks adventurous listeners for intimate relationships. We’re music with benefits. Extra points if you’re 

interested in exploring centuries of human experience.

JOIN THE MOVEMENT

Help us share the message that chamber music is for everyone. It’s easy.

Send us a selfie.

Download and print this sign, take a selfie with it, and send it to us at info@birdfootfestival.org. Be sure to briefly tell us where you're from, and why chamber music moves and inspires you.

We’ll feature your contributions on our website, along with many others — including our own festival musicians.

Come celebrate on May 3rd.

For GiveNOLA Day, we're having a party on Tuesday May 3, 2016, from 5–9 PM at NOLA Brewing Company, featuring live music from local bands. The address is 3001 Tchoupitoulas Street in New Orleans, and admission is free. We'll introduce you to our events, and the work of our partner organizations. For more information about our May 3rd event, click here.

Experience the festival.

If you enjoy experiences that engage the mind and inspire the spirit, we invite you to join us and other adventurous music lovers for a Birdfoot Festival concert in New Orleans this May. For more information, visit the 2016 Birdfoot Festival Page, or order your tickets online.

Make music happen.

When you donate to the Birdfoot Festival, you help create art that is accessible, approachable, and relevant. You also help to provide music education to local kids. Click here to give a gift of $10, $25, or more.