Rachmaninoff & Szymanowski
2026-05-08 - 2026-05-10 | Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
Swiss conductor Lorenzo Viotti makes his LA Phil debut with violinist Lisa Batiashvili for an impassioned program of late-Romantic gems by Szymanowski and Rachmaninoff.

From the Depths to the Heights
2026-05-09 - 2026-05-10 | Jacobs Music Center, 1245 Seventh Avenue, San Diego, California, 92101
Renowned Mexican composer Gabriela Ortiz writes music of visceral energy and melodic sweetness, and the San Diego Symphony Orchestra is taking part in her new cello concerto Dzonot, specially written for cellist Alisa Weilerstein. The program, led by conductor Rafael Payare concluded with Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 5 written during World War II as a tribute to “the greatness of the human spirit.”

Larisa Martínez, soprano
2026-05-10 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
Soprano Larisa Martínez in an evening of poignant song cycle by Narciso Figueroa, honoring Martínez’s Puerto Rican roots. The program additionally includes works by Alberto Ginastera and Heitor Villa-Lobos, taking audiences on a sonic exploration of Latin America’s diverse cultural landscape.

Purpose
2026-05-12 - 2026-06-07 | La Jolla Playhouse, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States
The most awarded play of 2025 makes its West Coast Premiere at La Jolla Playhouse. For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.

Formosa Quartet
2026-05-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine, CA, 92614, United States

Brigadoon
2026-05-13 - 2026-06-14 | Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S. El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Two American travelers lose their way in the Scottish Highlands and stumble upon Brigadoon, a mysterious village that appears for just one day every hundred years. This beloved classic is a heart-stirring journey into a world where time stands still.

An Enchanted Evening with the Three Mexican Tenors
2026-05-15 - 2026-05-16 | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
The three tenors, backed by Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar and full orchestra, deliver a stirring mix of operatic showpieces and romantic ballads. Celebrate the dazzling range of Latin vocal tradition with The Three Mexican Tenors—a thrilling fusion of classical finesse and modern charisma.

Riverdance 30 – The New Generation
2026-05-15 - 2026-05-17 | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
To celebrate this incredible 30th year milestone, Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour. The Grammy award-winning music and energy of its mesmerizing choreography and breathtaking performances have left audiences in awe and established Riverdance as a global cultural sensation

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
2026-05-15 - 2026-06-14 | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
Conducted by Jaime Martín, the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra brings a versatile program, from the charming melodies of Mozart’s Haffner Symphony to the wistful, nostalgic sounds of Tchaikovsky’s Orchestra Suite.

Kim’s Convenience
2026-05-15 - 2026-06-14 | The Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, 92101, United States
Heart and humor take the stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society.

Folk Auras: Thayer and Mendelssohn’s “Scottish”
2026-05-15 08:00 - 2026-05-16 17:00 | Jacobs Music Center, 1245 Seventh Avenue, San Diego, California, 92101
Three works inspired in different ways by folk music and the mix of different cultures. Perú Negro (Black Peru), by San Diego Symphony’s Composer-in-Residence Jimmy López, was composed in 2012; Alban Berg’s last completed work, his mystical Violin Concert written in 1935; and Mendelssohn’s “Scottish” Symphony. Conductor Rafael Payare leads the San Diego Symphony Orchestra and violinist Jeff Thayer.

Bang on a Can All-Stars: Ryuichi Sakamoto
2026-05-16 19:30 - 21:30 | The Wallis, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA, 92010, United States
In this powerful live tribute to composer Ryuichi Sakamoto, the Bang on a Can All-Stars breathe new life into the iconic 1996 album. With arrangements by Ken Thomson, the ensemble reimagines selections from some of his most unforgettable works, including The Sheltering Sky, Wuthering Height, and more.

Martín + Marwood + Mozart
2026-05-17 16:00 - 18:00 | The Wallis, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA, 92010, United States
Music Director Jaime Martín guides LACO through Mozart’s vibrant “Haffner” symphony and Tchaikovsky’s “Mozartiana” suite—a set of loving transfigurations that recast Mozart’s style through the lush textures of the late 19th century.

Die Walküre Act I
2026-05-19 - 2026-05-22 | Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
Following the LA Phil’s acclaimed production ofDas Rheingold, Gustavo Dudamel, famed architect Frank Gehry, and director Alberto Arvelo take on the second installment in Wagner’s grand Ring Cycle:Die Walküre. Envisioned as a three-part saga with each act standing on its own, this production boasts a cast of international opera superstars who bring to life a grand tale of love, fate, duty, and self-determination.

Die Walküre Act II
2026-05-20 - 2026-05-23 | Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States

Die Walküre Act III
2026-05-21 - 2026-05-24 | Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
Following the LA Phil’s acclaimed production of Das Rheingold, Gustavo Dudamel, famed architect Frank Gehry, and director Alberto Arvelo take on the second installment in Wagner’s grand Ring Cycle:Die Walküre. Envisioned as a three-part saga with each act standing on its own, this production boasts a cast of international opera superstars who bring to life a grand tale of love, fate, duty, and self-determination.

Die Walküre Act III
2026-05-21 - 2026-06-23 | Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
Following the LA Phil’s acclaimed production of Das Rheingold, Gustavo Dudamel, famed architect Frank Gehry, and director Alberto Arvelo take on the second installment in Wagner’s grand Ring Cycle: Die Walküre. Envisioned as a three-part saga with each act standing on its own, this production boasts a cast of international opera superstars who bring to life a grand tale of love, fate, duty, and self-determination.

Also Sprach Zarathustra & Bluebeard’s Castle
2026-05-22 - 2026-05-24 | Jacobs Music Center, 1245 Seventh Avenue, San Diego, California, 92101
The season ends with two of the most spectacular scores from the late romantic period: Strauss’s epic tone-poem Also Sprach Zarathustra, and Bartók’s dramatic Bluebeard’s Castle. Both these magnificent works use extreme and glittering orchestral colors to represent the real colors of the world and the cosmos – dawn, sunlight, vast mountain views, sunset, and the darkest night.

A Serenade to Music
2026-05-23, 2026-05-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
Artistic Director Emeritus John Alexander leads a breathtaking season finale celebrating the healing power of music with works by Mozart, Brahms, and Bruckner. Celebrate John’ Alexander’s legacy, the enduring power of music, and the beauty of a shared moment that honors both the past and the future.

Sounds of France
2026-05-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
Experience some of the most intricate, surprising, and captivating French chamber music through winds, strings, harp, and percussion with members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

Gustavo Dudamel & Yo-Yo Ma
2026-05-28 - 2026-05-30 | Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
Cello icon Yo-Yo Ma reunites with Gustavo Dudamel for a world premiere performance of an underwater field recordings-inspired concerto by Puerto Rican composer Angélica Negrón.

Shelley Conducts America at 250
2026-05-28 - 2026-05-30 | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
Artistic and Music Director Designate Alexander Shelley and pianist Conrad Tao come together for a bold celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. This concert honors our nation’s past, present, and future—an unforgettable tribute to 250 years of cultural innovation.

Pacific Jazz Orchestra: Miles Davis & John Coltrane at 100
2026-05-28 19:30 - 21:30 | The Wallis, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA, 92010, United States
The Pacific Jazz Orchestra presents a powerful tribute to two of the most influential figures in jazz—Miles Davis and John Coltrane—as both artists would have turned 100 in 2026.

Sierra and Strauss
2026-05-29 - 2026-05-31 | Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
Gustavo Dudamel conducts the world premiere of Puerto Rican composer Roberto Sierra’s symphonic study after leading Strauss’ Ein Heldenleben (“A Hero’s Life”) for the first time.

America @ 250
2026-05-30 | Ambassador Auditorium, 131 S St. John Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91105, United States
Grammy-nominated pianist Joyce Yang captivates audiences with her virtuosity. She performs the West Coast Premiere of composer Johnathan Leshnoff’s Rhapsody on “America” as well as selections from John Williams American Journey—a celebration of American orchestral music.

Primary Trust
2026-05-30 - 2026-06-30 | Mark Taper Forum, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, 90012, United States
Kenneth, a bookstore worker in a small town, spends his evenings drinking at the local bar. When he is laid off, Kenneth faces challenges he has long avoided. It is a story of new beginnings, old friends, and finding the courage to see the world for the first time.
