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Weilerstein and Payare Perform Chin and Bruckner

Jacobs Music Center 1245 Seventh Avenue, San Diego, California

South Korean composer Unsuk Chin’s Cello Concerto is taken up by San Diego Symphony’s own Alisa Weilerstein and Bruckner’s Symphony No. 7, described as a cathedral in sound, is led by music director Rafael Payare

House of India

The Old Globe 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, United States

A once-successful restauranteur has bills piling up and she must choose: hold on to her late husband’s vision or compromise in the name of progress. This heartwarming world premiere comedy features a vibrant cast who work to build a legacy and a new kind of American Dream.

Elegant to Epic: Saint-Saëns and Shostakovich

Jacobs Music Center 1245 Seventh Avenue, San Diego, California

Considered one of the finest pianists of today, Jean-Yves Thibaudet takes the Jacobs Music Center stage to perform his acclaimed interpretation of Camille Saint-Saëns' final piano concerto. Then Rafael Payare and the Symphony tackle Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 7, Leningrad.

Ode to Nature: Payare Conducts Mahler’s Symphony No. 3

Jacobs Music Center 1245 Seventh Avenue, San Diego, California

World-renowned mezzo-soprano Karen Cargill will make her San Diego Symphony debut, conducted by Music Director Rafael Payare for a program featuring Mahler’s Symphony NO. 3, a monumental two-part declaration of faith.

One of the Good Ones

The Old Globe 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, United States

When Yoli brings her new boyfriend home to meet her Latino American parents, he’s not exactly what they were expecting. Everyone tries to be on their best behavior, but generational differences and cultural assumptions collide. Through equal measures of comedy and compassion, they all discover what it truly means to be a family.

Birthday Candles

North Coast Rep 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr Suite D, Solana Beach, CA, United States

An emotional examination of the human experience, this piece is filled with laughter, tears, and moments of reflection that make up one woman’s ordinary life. The play explores the passing of time, the evolution of relationships, and the profound changes that occur in a person's life from one year to the next. Through its characters […]

Birthday Candles

North Coast Rep 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr Suite D, Solana Beach, CA, United States

An emotional examination of the human experience, this piece is filled with laughter, tears, and moments of reflection that make up one woman’s ordinary life. The play explores the passing of time, the evolution of relationships, and the profound changes that occur in a person's life from one year to the next. Through its characters […]

Smokey Robinson

The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, United States

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson's career has accumulated more than 4,000 songs to his credit. This year of 2025 will mark the 50th ANNIVERSARY of his 1975 breakthrough album, A Quiet Storm. His tour “Smokey Legacy Tour” will highlight this 50th anniversary as well as celebrate all of his top hits throughout the decades.

Cynthia Erivo

The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, United States

Grammy, Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress, singer and producer, Cynthia Erivo is joined by the San Diego Symphony Orchestra led by Conductor Anthony Parnther.

Barbie the Movie: In Concert

The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, United States

Dance the night away with Barbie The Movie: In Concert! The record-shattering, full-length feature film will be accompanied by a live orchestra, performing both the score and the beloved pop songs from the iconic soundtrack.

Jurassic Park in Concert

The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, United States

Audiences can experience Jurassic Park,,the action-packed adventure that pits man against prehistoric predators in the ultimate battle for survival.  as never before: projected in HD with a full symphony orchestra performing John Williams’ iconic score live to picture.

Boyz II Men with SDSO

The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, United States

Boyz II Men returns to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park with the San Diego Symphony following the Grammy Award-winning group’s sold-out debut at the venue in 2022. Comprising of Nathan Morris, Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman, the group has sold over 60 million albums, and holds the distinction of being the best-selling R&B group […]

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