Soli Deo Gloria!
The Peoria Bach Festival brings the joy and beauty of the music of Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) to Central Illinois by offering concerts and educational opportunities for all ages. Held annually since June 2003, it is a collaborative effort featuring local musicians while at the same time attracting national and international talent. The Peoria Bach Festival also seeks to encourage and mentor a new generation of musicians. Founded and hosted for 20 years by Trinity Lutheran Church. Beginning in 2023 the festival moved to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1420 W. Moss Ave., Peoria, Illinois.
Over its twenty years The Peoria Bach Festival has received grants from the Trinity Foundation and the Illinois Arts Council through the Community Foundation of Illinois. However, it is funded primarily by concert revenue and individual donors. If you have not had an opportunity to donate to this year’s festival, visit our Donate page. For tickets, click here or call (651) 249-5348.
The Peoria Bach Festival seeks to inspire and enrich the lives of the people of Central Illinois by offering world-class performances and educational opportunities for all ages featuring the music of Johann Sebastian Bach and his contemporaries.
The Peoria Bach Festival envisions a community inspired and bonded together by the beautiful and vibrant music of the Baroque period promoting an appreciation that transcends generations and fosters a deep, enduring cultural legacy in Central Illinois and beyond.

Offer Bach’s music and the music of his contemporaries in performances of the highest quality.
Foster an understanding and appreciation of Bach’s music and music in general through workshops, lectures, and other educational opportunities.
Engage the community by offering opportunities for local musicians to perform and making Bach’s music accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds.
Strive for historically informed performances.
Work closely with musicians, educators, and scholars to enrich the festival’s offerings and with local donors, businesses, and arts organizations to support them.
Share the pathos, beauty, and joy of Bach’s music with every participant, supporter, and attendee.
Operate with the highest level of integrity and in a way that ensures sustainability.
A 1997 documentary about the life of Bach and the importance of his music.
A 2013 documentary featuring Sir John Eliot Gardiner.
A DW Classical Music Documentary.
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