SQBA 2026 programme now available!
Join us for the 5th edition of the String Quartet Biennale from 24 to 31 January 2026! During eight packed days, you can immerse yourself in string quartet music, from early morning until late evening. We are thrilled to present the world’s most renowned quartets and the emerging young generation to you, in carefully curated programs with the most cherished classics and hidden gems as well as 14 (world) premieres. Book your tickets now!
MERITA Concerts
Our SQBA Residency is a leading partner of the European Union-supported MERITA platform. MERITA is an initiative founded by Le Dimore del Quartetto aiming to nurture and promote young Europe-based string quartets while promoting cultural heritage. During the first half of 2025 we present ten concerts by young European string quartets in historic venues spread throughout the Netherlands. We are delighted to share these concerts with you.
Get a glimpse of the 2024 edition
The fourth edition of the String Quartet Biennale in January 2024 has exceeded all our expectations and again brought together music lovers from all over the world. The SQBA is a true laboratory of unbounded creativity and discovery for both string quartet devotees and newcomers to the genre. As The Guardian said, “it’s Quartet Disney World!”
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String Quartet
Biennale 2026
24.1 - 31.1.2026
There’s something magical about string quartet. For over 250 years, the most beautiful and thrilling music has been written for this specific combination of two violins, viola and cello.
Every two years the String Quartet Biennale brings together string quartets, composers and artists from around the globe. Their rich and diverse backgrounds help mould this dynamic and innovative festival consisting of eight days in the Muziekgebouw Amsterdam packed with over sixty concerts, talks, masterclasses and a lively fringe programme featuring 30 string quartets, soloists, composers and speakers. Join us for the 5th edition in January 2026!