The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center

<h3>Fred Hersch is a seminal figure in modern jazz piano who has shaped the art form for more than three decades as an improviser, composer, bandleader, and educator.</h3>
<p>Hailed by <em>Vanity Fair</em> as “the most arrestingly innovative pianist in jazz” and by <em>The New Yorker</em> as “a living legend,” he is a seventeen-time GRAMMY® nominee and recipient of major honors including the Doris Duke Artist Award and multiple Jazz Journalists Association awards.</p>
<p>He is a devoted educator who has taught at New England Conservatory, The Juilliard School, and the New School, while giving master classes worldwide. His impact on a new generation of jazz pianists is profound, shaping artists from Brad Mehldau to Sullivan Fortner, prompting Jason Moran to call him “like LeBron James on the basketball court — perfection.”</p>

Local Event: Fred Hersch Trio

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Fred Hersch Trio

Fred Hersch is a seminal figure in modern jazz piano who has shaped the art form for more than three decades as an improviser,...

<h3>Striking, rhythmically exhilarating jazz</h3>
<p>Award-winning NYC-based bassist and composer Linda May Han Oh leads this dynamic trio performing <em>The Glass</em> <em>Hours:</em> a collection of works based on abstract themes of the fragility of time and life, particularly exploring the paradoxes and opposites we find ourselves struggling with within our individual and societal values.</p>
<p>The music is striking and rhythmically exhilarating and explores a wide sonic palette blending acoustic with electric elements, offering a provocative take on contemporary improvisation and composition.</p>

Local Event: Linda May Han Oh Trio

Linda May Han Oh Trio

Striking, rhythmically exhilarating jazz
Award-winning NYC-based bassist and composer Linda May Han Oh leads this dynamic trio...

<h3>An acclaimed première from the Bregenzer Festspiele comes to The Conrad.</h3>
<p>GRAMMY® Award winners Joyce DiDonato and Time For Three share the stage in a unique collaboration that blends voice, strings, and storytelling to illuminate Dickinson’s words in a fresh and moving way.</p>
<p><em>Emily–No Prisoner Be</em> unites Emily Dickinson’s poetry with Pulitzer Prize-winner Kevin Puts’ luminous 24-part song cycle, created for GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Joyce DiDonato and genre-defying ensemble Time for Three. With music which feels at once familiar and new, Emily Dickinson’s poetry and Puts’ music feel as if they have always belonged together.</p>

Local Event: Joyce DiDonato & Time For Three: Emily–No Prisoner Be

Joyce DiDonato & Time For Three: Emily–No...

An acclaimed première from the Bregenzer Festspiele comes to The Conrad.
GRAMMY® Award winners Joyce DiDonato and Time For...

Joyce DiDonato & Time For Three: Emily–No Prisoner Be

<h3>First Prize of the 2025 Banff International String Quartet Competition</h3>
<p>Hailed by <em>The New York Times</em> as “brilliantly idiomatic,” this acclaimed quartet is setting the classical music world ablaze, earning some of the most prestigious honors in performance today. A thrilling matinee concert awaits—from an energetic Prokofiev masterpiece to Beethoven’s deeply moving final quartet.</p>

Local Event: Poiesis Quartet

Poiesis Quartet

First Prize of the 2025 Banff International String Quartet Competition
Hailed by The New York Times as “brilliantly idiomatic,”...

<h3>The internationally acclaimed pianist Gabriela Montero returns to La Jolla Music Society with a richly expressive recital of Spanish and Spanish-inspired music.</h3>
<p>Her evocative program brings together beloved works by Isaac Albéniz, Enrique Granados, Liszt, and others, alongside rarely heard miniatures by the legendary Alicia de Larrocha, one of the defining pianists of the 20th century.</p>

Local Event: Gabriela Montero

Gabriela Montero

The internationally acclaimed pianist Gabriela Montero returns to La Jolla Music Society with a richly expressive recital of...

<h3>GRAMMY®-winning guitarist and vocalist celebrates iconic singer Tony Bennett</h3>
<p>John Pizzarelli, the GRAMMY®-winning guitarist and vocalist, honors Tony Bennett’s centennial with a heartfelt tribute rooted in his family’s long connection to the legendary singer. His father, Bucky Pizzarelli, frequently performed with Bennett, and John later joined the icon for a memorable radio session. Bennett often attended Pizzarelli’s shows and even sketched him—one drawing now appears on his album cover <em>Dear Mr. Bennett</em>.</p>
<p>John Pizzarelli has been hailed by the <em>Boston Globe</em> for “reinvigorating the Great American Songbook and re-popularizing jazz.” The John Pizzarelli Trio is celebrated for its chemistry and versatility and brings warmth and swing to this celebration of Bennett’s enduring artistry.</p>

Local Event: John Pizzarelli Presents “Dear Mr. Bennett”

John Pizzarelli Presents “Dear Mr. Bennett”

GRAMMY®-winning guitarist and vocalist celebrates iconic singer Tony Bennett
John Pizzarelli, the GRAMMY®-winning guitarist and...

Local Event: John Pizzarelli presents “Dear Mr. Bennett”

John Pizzarelli presents “Dear Mr. Bennett”

Balboa Theatre

<h3>Celebrate <em>Día de Muertos</em> with internationally acclaimed, GRAMMY®- and Latin GRAMMY®–winning Mexican American artist Lila Downs in an unforgettable live performance.</h3>
<p>Downs shares the emotions of love, loss, reconnection, and joy that define Day of the Dead traditions on both sides of the border in a deeply personal selection of rancheras and original songs.</p>
<p><strong>Come dressed in imaginative Día de Muertos attire to share in the celebration!</strong></p>

Local Event: Lila Downs: Día de Muertos

Lila Downs: Día de Muertos

Celebrate Día de Muertos with internationally acclaimed, GRAMMY®- and Latin GRAMMY®–winning Mexican American artist Lila Downs...

<p>Two of France’s most beloved musicians mark three decades together with a repertoire from Renaissance inspirations to modernism. The first half of this memorable concert will conclude with the gorgeous Brahms Cello Sonata in E Minor, Op. 38, while the second half journeys through works by Schubert, Britten, Fauré, Debussy, Brahms, and more.</p>

Local Event: Jean-Guihen Queyras, cello & Alexandre Tharaud, piano

Jean-Guihen Queyras, cello & Alexandre Tharaud,...

Two of France’s most beloved musicians mark three decades together with a repertoire from Renaissance inspirations to...

Jean-Guihen Queyras, cello & Alexandre Tharaud, piano

<h3>Rising star Nemanja Radulović won the prestigious 2024 Opus Klassik Award for Concerto Recording of the Year for his acclaimed Beethoven Violin Concerto &amp; Kreutzer Sonata recording.</h3>
<p>Expect an evening of emotional intensity and rhythmic vitality as he performs with his boundary-breaking ensemble Double Sens.</p>

Local Event: Nemanja Radulović & Double Sens

Nemanja Radulović & Double Sens

Rising star Nemanja Radulović won the prestigious 2024 Opus Klassik Award for Concerto Recording of the Year for his acclaimed...

<h3>Join Baroque masters William Christie and Paul Agnew for a vivid program of Monteverdi’s finest madrigals for mixed voices, including a performance of the iconic <em>Il Combattimento</em>.</h3>
<p>Christie will lead the continuo from the harpsichord, while Agnew will direct and sing with a vocal ensemble to reveal Monteverdi’s transformative power and enduring musical innovation.</p>

Local Event: Les Arts Florissants

Les Arts Florissants

Join Baroque masters William Christie and Paul Agnew for a vivid program of Monteverdi’s finest madrigals for mixed voices,...

<h3>Hundreds of illustrated paper puppets, two-dimensional props, furry monster puppets, and songs to bring Mo Willems’ popular children’s books to life.</h3>
<p>Leonardo&nbsp;is&nbsp;a terrible monster. He tries so hard to be&nbsp;scary, but he just …&nbsp;isn’t.&nbsp;When he&nbsp;meets the most scaredy-cat&nbsp;kid&nbsp;the world, will&nbsp;they just be scaredy cats or could&nbsp;they&nbsp;become&nbsp;friends?&nbsp;Beloved children’s book author Mo Willems’ delightful&nbsp;characters come to live in Manual Cinema’s&nbsp;imaginative show featuring&nbsp;colorful puppets, playful props, and live on–stage&nbsp;movie‑making.&nbsp; </p>

Local Event: Manual Cinema’s Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster

Manual Cinema’s Leonardo! A Wonderful Show...

Hundreds of illustrated paper puppets, two-dimensional props, furry monster puppets, and songs to bring Mo Willems’ popular...

Manual Cinema’s Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster

<h3>This acclaimed ensemble combines the earthy spirituality of Armenian folk song with contemporary music.</h3>
<p>Three brilliant vocalists and some of Armenia’s finest instrumentalists on duduk, oud, dhol, and piano play new music based on sacred texts by the medieval Armenian mystic poet and priest Mkrtich Naghash.</p>

Local Event: The Naghash Ensemble

The Naghash Ensemble

This acclaimed ensemble combines the earthy spirituality of Armenian folk song with contemporary music.
Three brilliant...

<h3>Joy. Mayhem. A live band. And absolutely no silent nights.</h3>
<p>Enter the gloriously off-kilter world of international chanteuse and comedic force of nature Meow Meow. Part cabaret, part concert, this festive evening travels from jazzy showbiz and witty Weimar-era tunes to French chanson, contemporary classics, and original surprises.</p>

Local Event: Meow Meow: Feline Festive

Meow Meow: Feline Festive

Joy. Mayhem. A live band. And absolutely no silent nights.
Enter the gloriously off-kilter world of international chanteuse and...

<h3>Two of today’s most compelling artists unite for an unforgettable evening: baritone Matthias Goerne brings his profound expressive power and operatic mastery, while violinist Hilary Hahn offers her trailblazing virtuosity and fearless musical curiosity.</h3>
<p>They are joined by Yekwon Sunwoo, first Korean gold medalist of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Together, they illuminate the classical repertoire and a new Reena Esmail work with emotional depth, technical brilliance, and electrifying artistic presence.</p>

Local Event: Hilary Hahn, violin; Matthias Goerne, baritone; Yekwon Sunwoo, piano

Hilary Hahn, violin; Matthias Goerne, baritone;...

Two of today’s most compelling artists unite for an unforgettable evening: baritone Matthias Goerne brings his profound...

Hilary Hahn, violin; Matthias Goerne, baritone; Yekwon Sunwoo, piano

<h3>Original works and reimagined American Songbook classics from Pulitzer Prize-winning muti-instrumentalist</h3>
<p>Colombian-born harp virtuoso Edmar Castañeda has redefined the harp’s role in jazz, earning a Latin GRAMMY® nomination for his album <em>Family</em> and contributing both performances and musical consulting to Disney’s <em>Encanto</em>. Since arriving in the U.S. in 1994, he has become the instrument’s leading innovator, merging jazz with global traditions and collaborating with luminaries such as Wynton Marsalis, Béla Fleck, Hiromi, Marcus Miller, and Paquito D’Rivera. Hailed by NPR for his astonishing technique and by <em>The New York Times</em> for his modern jazz vision, Castañeda continues to expand the harp’s possibilities through acclaimed albums, major commissions, and international performances.</p>

Local Event: Edmar Castañeda Quartet

Edmar Castañeda Quartet

Original works and reimagined American Songbook classics from Pulitzer Prize-winning muti-instrumentalist
Colombian-born harp...

<h3>First Prize of the 2022 International ARD Music Competition</h3>
<p>Austrian piano virtuoso Lukas Sternath has performed with some of the world’s most acclaimed orchestras, including the Vienna Philharmonic, and has graced Europe’s leading stages, such as London’s Wigmore Hall. His Conrad debut features two beloved masterpieces, widely regarded among the most serene, poetic, and profound works in the piano repertoire.</p>

Local Event: Lukas Sternath, piano

Lukas Sternath, piano

First Prize of the 2022 International ARD Music Competition
Austrian piano virtuoso Lukas Sternath has performed with some of...

<h3>Step into the golden age of jazz with The Hot Sardines, the genre-defying ensemble that brings the spirit of New York speakeasies roaring back to life.</h3>
<p>Launched by cofounders Elizabeth Bougerol (vocals) and Evan Palazzo (piano), the ensemble grew from underground parties in Brooklyn to touring worldwide, selling out Carnegie Hall, and recording a string of albums with more than 60 million streams, Now, The Hot Sardines deliver their “potent and assured” (<em>The New York Times</em>) evening of reinvigorated classic jazz at The Conrad. With brassy horns, rollicking piano, and irresistible vocals by Bougerol, this evening of vintage jazz–with a few holiday numbers sprinkled throughout—is sure to be an electrifying live-music experience.</p>

Local Event: The Hot Sardines

The Hot Sardines

Step into the golden age of jazz with The Hot Sardines, the genre-defying ensemble that brings the spirit of New York...

<p>Globally esteemed GRAMMY® Award-winning pianist Emanuel Ax returns for an evening of romantic expression in a program that moves from whimsical fantasy to expansive lyricism and lyrical nocturnes.</p>

Local Event: Emanuel Ax

Emanuel Ax

Globally esteemed GRAMMY® Award-winning pianist Emanuel Ax returns for an evening of romantic expression in a program that...

<h3>This fun-filled event pairs animated film with live solo piano to introduce classical music to children ages 3–8.</h3>
<p>The main feature, <em>The Magic Piano</em>, follows Anna and Chip-Chip on a magical journey aboard a flying piano. It is presented alongside <em>The Chopin Shorts</em>, a collection of 2–3-minute films set to Chopin etudes, offering a vibrant exploration of his piano works.</p>
<p>Together, these colorful, enchanting films create a near-complete overview of Chopin’s music for young audiences. The program has been performed at leading venues across the globe, including Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, and the Hong Kong Arts Festival. Don’t miss seeing it at The Conrad featuring award-winning pianist Derek Wang, First Prize winner at the 2021 New York Liszt Competition!</p>
<p>Colorful, engaging, and joyful, this concert is the perfect first classical experience for young families. </p>

Local Event: The Magic Piano & Chopin Shorts

The Magic Piano & Chopin Shorts

This fun-filled event pairs animated film with live solo piano to introduce classical music to children ages 3–8.
The main...

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<p>🦎🐍 <strong>SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA’S MEGA REPTILE EXPO IS COMING TO DEL MAR!</strong> 🐢🕷️</p>
<p><strong>REPTILES, REPTILES, REPTILES!</strong> 🐍🦎🐸🐢🕷️</p>
<p>Get ready for one of SoCal’s largest reptile events as the <strong>MEGA Reptile Expo</strong> takes over the massive <strong>69,000 sq. ft. O’Brien Hall</strong> at the Del Mar Fairgrounds! With <strong>100 vendors</strong> and thousands of incredible animals and products to explore, this is a can’t-miss weekend for reptile lovers and families!</p>
<p>🐍 <strong>SHOP THOUSANDS OF REPTILES &amp; SUPPLIES!</strong><br>
Meet trusted breeders and vendors offering:<br>
✨ Snakes, Bearded Dragons, Chameleons<br>
✨ Lizards &amp; Geckos<br>
✨ Amphibians &amp; Frogs<br>
✨ Turtles &amp; Tortoises<br>
✨ Tarantulas, Invertebrates &amp; More!</p>
<p>Plus, shop terrariums, enclosures, feeders, nutrition, live plants, bioactive supplies, lighting, heating, décor, accessories, and specialty products!</p>
<p>🌿 <strong>TERRARIUM BUILDING WORKSHOPS</strong><br>
Watch reptile experts in action or upgrade your experience with a <strong>Hands-On Terrarium Building Workshop</strong> where you can create your own Tropical or Desert terrarium to take home!</p>
<p>🎟️ <strong>INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION!</strong><br>
✔️ All-Day Reptile Encounters<br>
✔️ Live Animal Shows featuring incredible animals including an <strong>Alligator, Coati, North American Opossum, Patagonian Mara &amp; more!</strong></p>
<p>🗓️ <strong>September 12–13, 2026</strong><br>
📍 <strong>Del Mar Fairgrounds – O’Brien Hall</strong><br>
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA 92016</p>
<p>🕙 <strong>EVENT HOURS</strong><br>
<strong>Saturday:</strong> 10 AM–5 PM<br>
<strong>Sunday:</strong> 10 AM–4 PM</p>
<p>👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 <strong>Family Packs &amp; 2-Day Passes Available!</strong><br>
👶 <strong>Kids 3 &amp; Under are FREE!</strong></p>
<p>🎟️ <strong>Get your tickets and full event information at:</strong> CVRExpo.com</p>

Local Event: Del Mar/San Diego MEGA Reptile Expo - Sept. 12-13, 2026

Del Mar/San Diego MEGA Reptile Expo - Sept....

🦎🐍 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA’S MEGA REPTILE EXPO IS COMING TO DEL MAR! 🐢🕷️
REPTILES, REPTILES, REPTILES! 🐍🦎🐸🐢🕷️
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Fred Hersch Trio

SEP

20

5:00 PM

The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave, San Diego, CA

Linda May Han Oh Trio

SEP

25

5:30 PM

The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave, San Diego, CA

Joyce DiDonato & Time For Three: Emily–No Prisoner Be

OCT

8

7:30 PM

The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave, San Diego, CA

Poiesis Quartet

OCT

11

3:00 PM

The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave, San Diego, CA

Gabriela Montero

OCT

23

7:30 PM

The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave, San Diego, CA

John Pizzarelli Presents “Dear Mr. Bennett”

OCT

24

5:30 PM

The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave, San Diego, CA

John Pizzarelli presents “Dear Mr. Bennett”

OCT

25

5:00 PM

The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave, San Diego, CA

Lila Downs: Día de Muertos

OCT

29

7:30 PM

Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA

Jean-Guihen Queyras, cello & Alexandre Tharaud, piano

OCT

30

7:30 PM

The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave, San Diego, CA

Nemanja Radulović & Double Sens

NOV

7

7:30 PM

The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave, San Diego, CA

Les Arts Florissants

NOV

13

7:30 PM

The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave, San Diego, CA

Manual Cinema’s Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster

NOV

15

3:00 PM

The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave, San Diego, CA

The Naghash Ensemble

NOV

22

3:00 PM

The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave, San Diego, CA

Meow Meow: Feline Festive

DEC

4

7:30 PM

The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave, San Diego, CA

Hilary Hahn, violin; Matthias Goerne, baritone; Yekwon Sunwoo, piano

DEC

5

7:30 PM

7600 Fay Ave, San Diego, CA

Edmar Castañeda Quartet