Special events offer opportunities for Fisher Center and Bard Music Festival supporters to build community and artistic connections.
From intimate gatherings to backstage tours, artist studio visits, and grand summer parties, we invite you to have fun together while sustaining world-class creativity.
Bard Music Festival Opening Night Social
Friday, August 7 at 5 pm
Before the opening night concert, celebrate the official start of the Bard Music Festival at the magnificent and picturesque 1916 Ward Manor House. Take in expansive views of the Catskill Mountains and Bard’s new Performing Arts Lab, designed by Maya Lin, while enjoying a savory spread as the 36th Bard Music Festival kicks off.
Summer Picnic
Saturday, August 15 at 3:30 pm
Gather together for a picnic as the Bard Music Festival draws to a close. Nestled perfectly between two Bard Music Festival concerts and before the final Spiegeltent show of the season, the afternoon will include delightful music, good cheer, and picnic meals to order.
Members Get More
Our members support world-class performing arts and enjoy a variety of discounts and benefits, such as waived fees, early access to tickets, and invitations to complimentary special events,* including:
Opening Night Party at Manor House
Friday, June 26
Patron Lounge at the new Performing Arts Lab
Saturday, June 27
Member Toast at the Spiegeltent
Friday, July 10
Member Social on the Sosnoff Portico
Saturday, July 18
Opera Cast Party
Sunday, July 26
Bard Music Festival Book Launch
Sunday, August 2
Patron Lounge
August 8–9 and August 15–16
For more information on member events, email us or call 845-758-7916.
*Benefits vary by member level.
