The Eccles Organ Festival is an internationally recognized organ recital series, which seeks to provide the highest quality and most engaging organ performances free of charge to Salt Lake audiences, as well as masterclasses and public lectures.


The Eccles Organ Festival is made possible by a generous grant from the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation, with additional funds and donations from the Salt Lake Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, the Grand America Hotel, Classical 89 and many Friends of the Eccles Festival.

Sunday, September 13, 2026 | 8:00 pm
Nicole Keller
(University of Michigan)

The Eccles Organ Festival welcomes acclaimed concert artist and pedagogue Nicole Keller to the Cathedral of the Madeleine. Currently on the faculty at the University of Michigan, Keller is highly regarded for her stylistic versatility and precision, having performed across the United States and Europe as a soloist and orchestral organist. Her thoughtfully curated program spans centuries of musical expression, balancing monumental German baroque and French romanticism with modern minimalism. 

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Sunday, October 11, 2026 | 8:00 pm
Ezequiel Menéndez
(College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA)

Argentinian virtuoso Ezequiel Menéndez takes us on a captivating journey across continents and eras, showcasing the extraordinary expressive range of the Eccles Memorial organ through the works of several musical giants. By bringing the soul, passion, and syncopated energy of Argentine nuevo tango to the organ console, Menéndez links the classical and the contemporary in a brilliant display of color and virtuosity.

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Sunday, November 8, 2026 | 8:00 pm
Bryan Anderson
(St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church, Houston, TX)

Prepare for an exhilarating musical odyssey with award-winning organist Bryan Anderson in a program that defies traditional boundaries. Spanning centuries and genres, this recital seamlessly weaves timeless classical pillars with groundbreaking modern transcriptions. What truly sets this performance apart is Anderson’s own inventive flair for transcription. Through the operatic drama of Giuseppe Verdi, the avant-garde edge of George Antheil,  the minimalist shimmer of Ad Wammes and a delightfully unexpected digression into classic rock, this concert promises a thrilling display of virtuosity, imagination, and orchestral color.

November 13, 2026
January 29, 2027
May 14, 2027
Open Gallery Nights

Enjoy a private tour led by one of the Cathedral tour guides, learn about the history and functioning of the organ, and play your favorite music on the Cathedral's Eccles Memorial organ! Participation is limited and registration is required.

Sunday, December 13, 2026 | 8:00 pm
Brass and Organ Christmas Concert

featuring the Brass section of the Utah Symphony
Celebrate the Christmas season with one of Salt Lake City’s premier musical holiday traditions. The Eccles Organ Festival presents its annual Christmas concert, bringing together the acclaimed brass section of the Utah Symphony and the majestic Eccles Memorial Organ at the Cathedral of the Madeleine. Seating for this unticketed event is first-come first-served until capacity is reached.  

Sunday, January 10, 2027 | 8:00 pm
Jillian Gardner
(First United Methodist Church, Huntsville, AL)

Celebrated internationally for her technical brilliance, engaging stage presence, and fresh, thoughtful interpretations, Jillian Gardner serves as Director of Music at First United Methodist Church in Huntsville, Alabama, and maintains a vibrant recital career across North America and Europe. For this performance, Gardner has curated a sophisticated program that spans centuries of organ literature, beautifully balancing baroque rigor with vibrant modern voices.

Saturday, January 30, 2027 | 2:00 pm
Cathedral Family Concert Series
Back to Bach!

Step back in time for an unforgettable musical adventure as Johann Sebastian Bach magically comes to life right before your eyes! Through lively narrative, a touch of theatrical humor, and with the help of the St. Nicholas and St. Hildegard Choristers of The Madeleine Choir School, "Mr. Bach" will pull back the curtain on the pipe organ. Perfect for children ages 3 to 10 and their families, this unique presentation bridges history and imagination, making classical music entirely accessible and fun.

Sunday, February 14, 2027 | 8:00 pm
Carolyn Craig
(Wells Cathedral, Somerset, United Kingdom)

The Cathedral of the Madeleine welcomes award-winning organist Carolyn Craig for a performance showcasing some of the instrument's most evocative repertoire. Currently serving as the Assistant Director of Music at Wells Cathedral in the UK, Craig is an alumna of Indiana and Yale Universities and a former organ scholar at Westminster Abbey and at Truro and Westminster Cathedrals. She has earned international acclaim for her brilliant technique and vivid musical storytelling and expressive depth.

Sunday, March 7, 2027 | 8:00 pm
Daniel Ficarri
(Cathedral of St. John the Divine, New York City, NY)

For the closing recital of the 2026-2027 season, the Eccles Organ Festival is thrilled to present virtuoso organist and acclaimed composer Daniel Ficarri in a performance that brilliantly connects historical mastery with fresh contemporary vision and the art of transcription. Currently serving as the Associate Director of Music and Organist at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City, Ficarri is a graduate of The Juilliard School and has been named one of the top "20 under 30" organists in the nation by The Diapason.
The Eccles Organ Festival is an internationally recognized organ recital series, which seeks to provide the highest quality and most engaging organ performances free of charge to Salt Lake audiences, as well as masterclasses and public lectures.

The Eccles Organ Festival is made possible by a generous grant from the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation, with additional funds from the Salt Lake Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, the Salt Lake County Zoo Arts and Parks Program and many Friends of the Eccles Festival.

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Eccles Organ Festival
The Cathedral of the Madeleine
331 E South Temple Street - Salt Lake City, UT 84111
T: 1 (801) 328-8941