Student Registrations for 2026 Festival Are Closed!
August 02 – August 17, 2026

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Festival del Lago, located in Ajijic, México, is a very intense and immersive two weeks of music making and apprenticeship for students from precollege level to young professional.

Take private lessons, chamber music coaching, participate in Masterclasses and live performances with our renowned faculty, while discovering the beautiful picturesque town of Ajijic throughout your stay.

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The Northern Lights Music Festival was the inspiration for the Festival del Lago International Academy of Music.

Save the dates for the 2027 Northern Lights season!
February 6th – 21st, 2027

See the past Northern Lights Music Festival 2026 program!

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For 20 years, the beautiful fishing village of Ajijic has played host to what has become one of Mexico’s most important and prestigious music festivals, the Northern Lights Music Festival. Artists travel across the globe to attend, in search for musical inspiration, camaraderie, and of course the natural beauty of the village. The success of the Nothern Lights Music Festival has been our inspiration for the International Academy of Music: Festival del Lago held in the same stunning locations!

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