Khachaturian International Festival
One of Armenia's leading international classical music festivals
Festival Highlights
Founded: 2013
Location: Yerevan, Armenia
Member of the European Festivals Association (EFA): Since 2021
Internationally acclaimed artists and ensembles
Dedicated to preserving and promoting the legacy of Aram Khachaturian
About the Festival
Established in 2013 by the Aram Khachaturian Cultural Foundation, the Khachaturian International Festival has become one of Armenia's most prominent cultural events and one of the region's leading classical music festivals.
Held annually in Yerevan, the festival brings together internationally acclaimed performers, conductors, composers, and cultural figures, creating a unique platform for artistic excellence and intercultural dialogue through the universal language of music.
Beyond presenting outstanding concert programs, the festival plays an important role in preserving, promoting, and reinterpreting the artistic legacy of Aram Khachaturian for contemporary audiences while strengthening Armenia's presence on the international cultural map.
Distinguished Guests
• John Malkovich
• Zakhar Bron
• Maxim Vengerov
• Sergey Khachatryan
• Mayu Kishima
• Ning Feng
• Boris Berezovsky
• Gloria Campaner
• Alexander Romanovsky
• Narek Hakhnazaryan
and many other internationally acclaimed artists.
Mission & Legacy
For more than a decade, the Khachaturian International Festival has served as a meeting point for world-class artists, orchestras, and audiences from around the world.
The festival is dedicated to preserving, promoting, and developing the artistic heritage of Aram Khachaturian while encouraging cultural exchange, international collaboration, and meaningful dialogue through music.
Today, the festival stands among Armenia's most significant cultural initiatives, contributing to the country's growing international cultural presence and helping introduce new generations to the richness of Khachaturian's musical legacy.
Key Milestones
2013 — Festival founded by the Aram Khachaturian Cultural Foundation
2021 — Became a member of the European Festivals Association (EFA)
Today — One of the region's leading international classical music festivals