FAB Masterclasses

July 3-13, 2026

Places are limited! (Maximum 100 participants)

*Registration is possible for all artists listed below, if individual lessons are requested, a 25% discount will be applied to individual fees.

The masterclass fee includes:

• Four individual 45-minute lessons with the selected artists, one of which includes a Festival Academy Budapest piano accompanist.
• It is possible to have two lessons with the same artist, the schedule will be determined by the Artistic Directors.
• Subject to the decision of the artistic directors, participants may be invited to take part in a string chamber orchestra performance led by a Festival Academy Budapest artist and to perform in FAB matinée concerts.
• Chamber music collaboration opportunities (suggestions are welcome).
• Folk and traditional Gypsy music performances with Hungary’s leading musicians.
• Free admission to Festival Academy Budapest concerts (subject to venue capacity).
• Accompanying persons of masterclass participants receive a 50% discount on festival tickets.

By paying the €100 registration fee, participants can attend all events during the 10-day masterclass period as passive listeners. This includes evening concerts (subject to availability), but the registration fee is non-refundable.

Application & Scholarships

Applications must be submitted through the online form at https://fesztivalakademia.hu/en/masterclasses/application/

Required application documents:

• A short professional biography (in English).
• A high-resolution photo (minimum 600 dpi).
• A YouTube link with a performance of two contrasting works (solo, with piano, or orchestral accompaniment).
• Proof of payment of the registration fee.

Additional materials for scholarship applications:

• A PDF document in English explaining the scholarship request.

Scholarships

Scholarships apply only to the masterclass fee:

• “Early Bird – Best Player” Scholarship: Receive up to a 75% discount for applications submitted by December 30

Payment deadline:

• Within one month of acceptance, but no later than June 15.

Payment information:

• Account holder: Fesztiválakadémia Nonprofit Kft.
• IBAN: HU92103000021065346548820019
• SWIFT (BIC) code: MKKB HU HB
• Bank’s name: MKB Bank
• Bank’s address: Váci u. 38. H-1056 Budapest (Hungary)
• Note: Name, masterclass fee

Accommodation:

The Festival cannot provide accommodation during the X. Summerfest. If you are interested in discounted rates, please contact the festival office.

Meals:

You can find daily menus for around €5-8 near the Liszt Academy.

Contact:

office@festivalacademy.org

Violin

Cello

And many more!