The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center

<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

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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...

<h3>Tenor saxophone and highly inventive vocalist</h3>
<p>Camille Thurman is a powerhouse multi-instrumentalist and vocalist whose fluid tenor saxophone work and inventive singing place her among today’s leading voices in jazz. Equally adept on bass clarinet, flute, and piccolo, she has performed with an extraordinary range of luminaries—from Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra to Kenny Barron, Roy Haynes, Diana Krall, Chaka Khan, and Alicia Keys.</p>
<p>A New York City native, she is a two-time ASCAP Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composers Award winner, a Fulbright Scholar, and runner-up in the Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Competition. Thurman made history as the first woman in 30 years to tour full-time with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (2018–2020).</p>
<p>Together with the Darrell Green Quartet, Thurman will bring a thrilling evening of world-class jazz brilliance.</p>

Local Event: Camille Thurman with the Darrell Green Quartet

Camille Thurman with the Darrell Green Quartet

Tenor saxophone and highly inventive vocalist
Camille Thurman is a powerhouse multi-instrumentalist and vocalist whose fluid...

<h3>Go on assignment with marine biologist Erika Woolsey to meet the most colorful residents of this underwater jungle.</h3>
<p>Every year&nbsp;the most celebrated reef on Earth&nbsp;erupts like a snow globe during&nbsp;a&nbsp;mass coral spawning.&nbsp;This incredible display disguises a harsh truth: the Great Barrier Reef is under attack&nbsp;from&nbsp;warming oceans. But there is still plenty to see and plenty to save. Learn more in this engaging speaker event!</p>

Local Event: Diving in The Great Barrier Reef

Diving in The Great Barrier Reef

Go on assignment with marine biologist Erika Woolsey to meet the most colorful residents of this underwater jungle.
Every...

<h3>To celebrate the 90th birthday of the legendary Philip Glass, Kronos Quartet presents a vibrant program dedicated to one of the most influential voices of our time.</h3>
<p>This all-Glass evening journeys through the composer’s iconic string quartets, evocative film scores for&nbsp;<em>Mishima</em><em>&nbsp;</em>and&nbsp;<em>Dracula</em>, and the powerful <em>Quartet Satz</em> from&nbsp;<em>50 for the Future</em>.</p>

Local Event: Kronos Quartet

Kronos Quartet

To celebrate the 90th birthday of the legendary Philip Glass, Kronos Quartet presents a vibrant program dedicated to one of the...

Jacobs Music Center

<h3><strong>Celebrate <em>In the Fiddler’s House</em> with the incomparable Itzhak Perlman, joined by an all-star klezmer ensemble for a&nbsp;joyous evening of music, memory, and tradition.</strong></h3>
<p>First brought to life in his Emmy Award–winning PBS special and bestselling album, this deeply personal project is Perlman’s heartfelt tribute to the sounds of his Yiddish-speaking childhood and the enduring spirit of Jewish musical heritage—rich with soul, storytelling, and irresistible vitality.</p>

Local Event: Itzhak Perlman: In the Fiddler’s House

Itzhak Perlman: In the Fiddler’s House

Celebrate In the Fiddler’s House with the incomparable Itzhak Perlman, joined by an all-star klezmer ensemble for a joyous...

<h3>American jazz pianist in the vibrant alternative jazz scene!</h3>
<p>Rodriguez is one of the most exciting young voices in contemporary jazz, blending soulful piano mastery with the fresh energy of today’s alternative scene. A New York–born prodigy who came up through the West Village clubs and refined his craft at Juilliard, Rodriguez fuses jazz, funk, and soul into a sound that feels both timeless and boldly modern.</p>
<p>In jazz, piano and drums have always lived on opposite sides of the bandstand. No one has built a band around the walk from one to the other. No one has made the empty seat part of the music. Julius Rodriguez will be the first.</p>
<p>Two trios are created on one stage. One leader who anchors both from different instruments. The moment Rodriguez gets up from the bench and walks to the throne, the music transforms entirely, creating two distinct sonic identities: one lyrical and harmonic, the other rhythmic and propulsive.</p>

Local Event: Julius Rodriguez: From the Bench to the Throne

Julius Rodriguez: From the Bench to the Throne

American jazz pianist in the vibrant alternative jazz scene!
Rodriguez is one of the most exciting young voices in contemporary...

Balboa Theatre

<h3>Feel the power of Japanese taiko drumming as KODO returns to The Conrad.</h3>
<p>KODO’s “One Earth” journey has reached millions worldwide, sharing the unifying force of taiko. <em>Luminance</em> brings together the ensemble’s most celebrated works—the O-daiko drum solo, the climatic Yatai-bayashi finale, and a tribute to Ishii’s masterpiece <em>Monochrome</em>—with fresh creations in an unforgettable, high-energy experience.</p>

Local Event: KODO One Earth Tour: Luminance

KODO One Earth Tour: Luminance

Feel the power of Japanese taiko drumming as KODO returns to The Conrad.
KODO’s “One Earth” journey has reached millions...

<h3>Silver Medal at the 2023 International Tchaikovsky Competition and First Prize at the 2020 International Rachmaninoff Piano Competition!</h3>
<p>A Sunday afternoon of Liszt and Rachmaninoff! Featuring some of the composers’ most beloved pieces, like Selections from Liszt’s <em>Années de pèlerinage</em> and Rachmaninoff’s Piano Sonata No. 2, Op. 36.</p>

Local Event: Angel Stanislav Wang

Angel Stanislav Wang

Silver Medal at the 2023 International Tchaikovsky Competition and First Prize at the 2020 International Rachmaninoff Piano...

<h3>New Zealand’s leading contemporary dance company.</h3>
<p>Founded by visionary choreographer Neil Ieremia, Black Grace channels the physicality and storytelling traditions of the Samoan and New Zealand heritage into dance of striking beauty and power. This internationally acclaimed company performs Ieremia’s signature works—including <em>Handgame</em>, <em>Kiona and the Little Bird Suite</em>, and Paul Taylor’s <em>Esplanade</em>—in an evening of bold movement and cultural resonance.</p>

Local Event: Black Grace

Black Grace

New Zealand’s leading contemporary dance company.
Founded by visionary choreographer Neil Ieremia, Black Grace channels the...

<h3>Explore science and nature through high-tech imaging!</h3>
<p>Anand Varma&nbsp;uses photography and video to share the science behind things the naked eye cannot perceive— everything from honeybee growth inside a colony, to the mechanics of hummingbird flight, to the mating practices of jellyfish, to hunting habits of vampire bats in the Yucatan rainforest</p>

Local Event: Exploring Nature’s Hidden Worlds

Exploring Nature’s Hidden Worlds

Explore science and nature through high-tech imaging!
Anand Varma uses photography and video to share the science behind things...

<h3>Dive into Circa, where the meticulous intellect of Johann Sebastian Bach’s&nbsp;<em>The Art of Fugue</em> meets the breathtaking physicality of contemporary&nbsp;acrobatics.&nbsp;</h3>
<p>Eight acrobats will be joined by Vitaly Starikov—2025 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Silver Medalist—in a celebration of human potential, pushing the limits of both mind and body.</p>

Local Event: Circa

Circa

Dive into Circa, where the meticulous intellect of Johann Sebastian Bach’s The Art of Fugue meets the breathtaking physicality...

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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

DEC

11

5:30 PM

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

Lukas Sternath, piano

DEC

13

4:00 PM

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

The Hot Sardines

DEC

18

7:30 PM

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

Emanuel Ax

JAN

8

7:30 PM

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

The Magic Piano & Chopin Shorts

JAN

23

10:00 AM

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

Camille Thurman with the Darrell Green Quartet

JAN

24

5:00 PM

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

Diving in The Great Barrier Reef

JAN

28

7:30 PM

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

Kronos Quartet

JAN

30

7:30 PM

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

Itzhak Perlman: In the Fiddler’s House

JAN

31

7:00 PM

Jacobs Music Center, 1245 Seventh Ave, San Diego, CA

Julius Rodriguez: From the Bench to the Throne

FEB

4

5:30 PM

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

KODO One Earth Tour: Luminance