Upcoming Events

Virginia Harp Center is proud to be an integral part of the harp community and passionate in our mission to sponsor growth and connection opportunities for harpists. We organize a variety of concerts, masterclasses, and conferences along the East Coast, welcoming harpers and harpists of all ages and experience levels. If you would like for us to be part of your next event, please contact us. We hope to see you at one of our upcoming events!

For more information about any of our upcoming events, please do not hesitate to contact us.


Virginia Harp Center Festival

March 14 - 16, 2025

Arlington, Virginia

Virginia Harp Center Festival will bring diverse international artists to your doorstep in the Mid-Atlantic area! Learn from these incredible musicians through live concerts, performance classes, and workshops. Mark your calendar for March 14-16th, 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the best! 

For more information and to register - click here!


Hangin’ with the Masters

Stop by Tuesday, February 18th @ 4PM EST

Live only on Zoom, registration required. A recording of this event will be available at a later date via YouTube.

Emmanuel Padilla Holguin and our very own Robbin Gordon-Cartier will be this month’s guests.

Both of these amazing harpists are featured artists for the upcoming Virginia Harp Center Festival. The first Latin American harpist to win an international competition, Emmanuel is universally recognized for his versatility in classical, traditional and folk music. Robbin, a tour de force in the harp community, was honored in July as Somerset’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Join us for an entertaining hang with these two extraordinary artists and find out what their fun-filled festival classes are all about!


Hampton Roads Harp Festival

Saturday, March 1 2025

Norfolk, Virginia

Virginia Harp Center Festival is excited to be bringing harps and music to the Hampton Roads Harp Festival happening Saturday, March 1st @ the F. Ludwig Diehn School of Music at Old Dominion University. This festival is one exciting day filled with workshops, masterclasses, and performances open to all ages, styles and levels. If you are interested in trying a particular instrument, please contact us in advance and we will do our best to have that instrument available for you.

For more information and to register - click here!


Somerset Folk Harp Festival

July 2025

As one of the highlights of our summer, Virginia Harp Center is excited to be at the Somerset Folk Harp Festival in Princeton, NJ. If you are interested in trying a particular instrument, please contact us in advance and we will do our best to have that instrument available for you. Be sure to stop by our booth and say hello to Amy, Kayla, and Megan.

 Your new harp awaits.