“In a Landscape: Classical Music in the Wild,” the outdoor classical music series known for staging piano concerts in natural and scenic settings, has released an early look at its upcoming tour. During the 2026 season a 9-foot Steinway grand piano will make its way across Oregon, the West Coast, the Mountain West and Canada.
The season began with winter concerts Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 at the Warren Miller Performing Arts Center in Big Sky, Montana, and runs through early September, with dozens of shows set in parks, gardens, deserts, vineyards and historic sites.
Oregon stops include Applegate Lake, Summer Lake Hot Springs, Fort Rock State Natural Area, the Alvord Desert, Drake Park, Silver Falls State Park, Shore Acres State Park, Dunes Meadow Park and Stoller Family Estate, among others. In Portland, concerts are scheduled for July 18 at Laurelhurst Park and July 19 at the Rose Garden Amphitheater. Find full information at inalandscape.org/events.
The concert series, created by Portland pianist Hunter Noack in 2016, features live classical performances delivered through wireless headphones, allowing guests to explore their surroundings while listening. The project aims to connect more people with music, nature and one another.
Noack serves as the series’ founder and artistic director, curating programs that range from Bach and Chopin to contemporary composers. Between pieces, he speaks directly to listeners through the headphone system, offering context about the music and the landscape hosting each performance.
Tickets go on sale to the general public at noon Feb. 18. Donors receive priority access beginning Feb. 13, with presale dates staggered by giving level. Donations must be received by Feb. 9 to qualify for presale access.
Here are the 2026 “In a Landscape” tour dates:
May 18: Filoli Historic House & Garden — Woodside, California
May 20: San Francisco Botanical Garden — San Francisco, California
May 22-23: Jack London State Historic Park — Glen Ellen, California
May 24: Campovida — Hopland, California
May 25: Fort Ross State Historic Park — Jenner, California
May 27: The Sea Ranch — The Sea Ranch, California
May 28: Ford House Museum — Mendocino, California
May 30-31: Applegate Lake — Jacksonville, Oregon
June 5: Summer Lake Hot Springs — Paisley, Oregon
June 6: PLAYA at Summer Lake — Summer Lake, Oregon
June 7: Fort Rock State Natural Area — Fort Rock, Oregon
June 15-17: Black Butte Ranch — Sisters, Oregon
June 18: John Day Fossil Beds National Monument — Dayville, Oregon
June 20: Alvord Desert — Princeton, Oregon
June 22: Warm Springs Preserve — Ketchum, Idaho
June 24: Teton Regional Land Trust — Driggs, Idaho
June 28: Banff Centre for the Arts — Banff, Alberta, Canada
June 30 (tentative): Schweitzer Mountain — Sandpoint, Idaho
July 18: Laurelhurst Park — Portland, Oregon
July 19: Rose Garden Amphitheater — Portland, Oregon
July 21: Luther Burbank Park — Mercer Island, Washington
July 22: Golden Gardens Park — Seattle, Washington
July 25: Suncadia — Cle Elum, Washington
July 26: Maryhill Museum of Art — Goldendale, Washington
July 27: Tillamook Forest Center — Tillamook, Oregon
Aug. 20-21: East Lake — La Pine, Oregon
Aug. 22: Drake Park — Bend, Oregon
Aug. 24-25: Silver Falls State Park — Sublimity, Oregon
August 26: Mount Pisgah Arboretum — Eugene, Oregon
August 27: Mildred Kanipe Memorial Park — Oakland, Oregon
August 29: Shore Acres State Park — Coos Bay, Oregon
August 30: Valley Flora Farms — Langlois, Oregon
September 4–5: Dunes Meadow Park — Gearhart, Oregon
September 6: Stoller Family Estate — Dayton, Oregon
September 7: Soter Vineyards — Carlton, Oregon
Additional 2026 concert dates will be announced as they are confirmed.
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