The 2026 Farmers Night Series presents the fifth concert of the season with the Vermont Youth Orchestra (VYO) on Wednesday, February 18 at 7:30 pm in a performance of eclectic and unforgettable chamber music. The VYO Flute Choir will play Vivaldi’s “Spring” and fiddle tune Ashokan Farewell; VYO Brass Quintet plays Shakira and Shostakovich; VYO String Squad plays dances from Spain and Panamá. These talented groups come together to showcase New England composer Charles Ives.

For over 60 years, families across Vermont, northern New Hampshire, and Upstate New York have trusted VYO as a partner in music education. Nearly 400 children and young people participate in an orchestra, string or woodwind and brass training program, jazz ensemble, lesson program, school partnership, or early childhood class this season. VYO programs transform young people's lives by developing them as artists, citizens, and leaders through a shared pursuit of musical excellence. Hear the future and join us for wonderful evening music.
This year’s Farmers Night offerings include a dozen weekly Wednesday performances with the exception of a break for Town Meeting in early March. The series concludes in mid-April.

The Farmers Night Concert Series is a longstanding State House tradition which goes back over 100 years to a time when lawmakers entertained themselves in the House Chamber mid-week while away from home. Artists from around the state, in genres ranging from classical music to bluegrass to spoken word, perform in the well of the House Chamber each Wednesday night at 7:30 during the legislative session. All concerts are FREE and open to the public. Doors open at 7:00 pm.

For the entire series, visit: Farmers Night 2026