BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Pasadena Symphony & Pops - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Pasadena Symphony & Pops X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://pasadenasymphony-pops.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Pasadena Symphony & Pops REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260321 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260322 DTSTAMP:20260531T032611 CREATED:20240401T165942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T181545Z UID:31339-1774051200-1774137599@pasadenasymphony-pops.org SUMMARY:Dvořák New World Symphony DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”31276″ img_size=”full” css=””][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]\n \n \n \n Ambassador Auditorium\n \n \n \n [vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=””]March 21\, 2026\n2:00pm & 8:00pm[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Brett Mitchell\, conductor\nJuan Pablo Contreras\, composer & special guest \nBernstein Three Dance Variations from Fancy Free\nJuan Pablo Contreras Symphony No. 1\n“MyGreat Dream” (co-commission)\nDvořák Symphony No. 9 “From the New World”[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”]Buy Tickets[vc_empty_space height=”30px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text css=””]Be among the first to experience acclaimed composer Juan Pablo Conteras’ first symphony\, capturing his journey to becoming a composer and a US citizen\, and get lost in one of the most popular symphonies of all time – a tribute to the American spirit. [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner]ArtistsJuan Pablo ContrerasComposer & Special Guest Brett MitchellMusic Director Video[vc_empty_space height=”10px”]Sponsors[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] \nIndividual Concert Underwriter:\nThe Executive Committee of the\nPasadena Symphony Association Board of Directors \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] \nInsights Sponsor:\nAlan Fisher\, MD\n& Hear MD \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://pasadenasymphony-pops.org/concert/from-the-new-world/ LOCATION:Ambassador Auditorium\, 131 S St. John Avenue\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91105\, United States CATEGORIES:2025/26 Season,Symphony Classics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pasadenasymphony-pops.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JPB_featured.png ORGANIZER;CN="Pasadena Symphony":MAILTO:info@pasadenasymphony-pops.org GEO:34.143377;-118.156512 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ambassador Auditorium 131 S St. John Avenue Pasadena CA 91105 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=131 S St. John Avenue:geo:-118.156512,34.143377 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260425 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260426 DTSTAMP:20260531T032611 CREATED:20240401T165942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T170424Z UID:31343-1777075200-1777161599@pasadenasymphony-pops.org SUMMARY:Beethoven Eroica DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”31277″ img_size=”full” css=””][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]\n \n \n \n Ambassador Auditorium\n \n \n \n [vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=””]April 25\, 2026\n2:00pm & 8:00pm[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Brett Mitchell\, conductor\nJulian Schwarz\, cello \nQuinn Mason Heroic Overture (Overtura Eroica)\nJennifer Higdon Cello Concerto (West Coast Premiere)\nBeethoven Symphony No. 3 “Eroica”[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”]Buy Tickets[vc_empty_space height=”30px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text css=””]A grand display of musical innovation across centuries\, with the west coast premiere of Grammy-winning composer Jennifer Higdon’s cello concerto\, and the bold spirit of Beethoven’s ground-breaking Eroica Symphony—revolutionary\, heroic and full of power. \nJoin us one hour before the performance for Insights – a free pre-concert dialogue with KUSC Host Brian Lauritzen and Music Director Brett Mitchell. Learn about the works being performed and get a behind-the-scenes look at our guest artists and conductor.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner]ArtistsBrett MitchellMusic Director Julian SchwarzCello Quinn MasonComposer Jennifer HigdonComposer [vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]Video[vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/uuzrq-_FpWQ?si=1pzW6Q0be0BcXs4K” css=””][vc_empty_space][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”60px”]Sponsors[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] \nConcert Underwriter:\nLinda & William Krantz \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] \nInsights Sponsor:\nAlan Fisher\, MD\n& Hear MD \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://pasadenasymphony-pops.org/concert/beethoven-eroica/ LOCATION:Ambassador Auditorium\, 131 S St. John Avenue\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91105\, United States CATEGORIES:2025/26 Season,Symphony Classics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pasadenasymphony-pops.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Julian-Schwartz_featured.png ORGANIZER;CN="Pasadena Symphony":MAILTO:info@pasadenasymphony-pops.org GEO:34.143377;-118.156512 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ambassador Auditorium 131 S St. John Avenue Pasadena CA 91105 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=131 S St. John Avenue:geo:-118.156512,34.143377 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260530 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531 DTSTAMP:20260531T032611 CREATED:20240401T165942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T224916Z UID:31354-1780099200-1780185599@pasadenasymphony-pops.org SUMMARY:America @ 250 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”32667″ img_size=”full” css=””][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]\n \n \n \n Ambassador Auditorium\n \n \n \n [vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=””]May 30\, 2026\n2:00pm & 8:00pm[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Brett Mitchell\, conductor\nAlec Baldwin\, narrator\nTerrence Wilson\, piano \nJohn Williams Liberty Fanfare\nGershwin Concerto in F for Piano and Orchestra\nCopland Appalachian Spring Suite\nCopland Lincoln Portrait[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”]Buy Tickets[vc_empty_space height=”30px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text css=””] \nThe season closes with a celebration of American orchestral music – John Williams\, Gershwin and two seminal pieces by Copland. Terrence Wilson dazzles on Gershwin’s vibrant Concerto in F and acclaimed actor Alec Baldwin brings a distinctive voice to Copland’s ode to Lincoln. It’s a season finale you won’t want to miss! \nJoin us one hour before the performance for Insights – a free pre-concert dialogue with KUSC Host Brian Lauritzen and Music Director Brett Mitchell. Learn about the works being performed and get a behind-the-scenes look at our guest artists and conductor.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner]ArtistsTerrence WilsonPiano Alec BaldwinNarrator Brett MitchellMusic Director [vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”60px”]Video[vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/EjNjAfddvOA” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space]Sponsors[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] \nIndividual Concert Underwriter:\nGeorgianna Bray Erskine\nIn memory of her mother\, Evelyn Bray\, and in honor of\nthe Women’s Committee of the Pasadena Symphony Association \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] \nInsights Sponsor:\nAlan Fisher\, MD\n& Hear MD \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://pasadenasymphony-pops.org/concert/america250/ LOCATION:Ambassador Auditorium\, 131 S St. John Avenue\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91105\, United States CATEGORIES:2025/26 Season,Symphony Classics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pasadenasymphony-pops.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Untitled-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Pasadena Symphony":MAILTO:info@pasadenasymphony-pops.org GEO:34.143377;-118.156512 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ambassador Auditorium 131 S St. John Avenue Pasadena CA 91105 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=131 S St. John Avenue:geo:-118.156512,34.143377 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260618 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTSTAMP:20260531T032611 CREATED:20260324T153042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T200607Z UID:32953-1781740800-1781827199@pasadenasymphony-pops.org SUMMARY:Party at the POPS DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”33068″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″]\n \n \n \n LA County Arboretum\n \n \n \n [vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=””] \nSAVE THE DATE JUNE 18\, 2026 \nJoin us on the POPS stage for an exclusive summer kick-off party! \nGet ready for a fun-filled evening with fanciful cocktails\, delectable hors d’oeuvres and a rare opportunity to take in the beautiful surroundings of the LA County Arboretum from the vantage point of the POPS stage. \nMix and mingle with fellow POPS friends and experience an intimate sunset set with Resident Pops Conductor Larry Blank on piano and the silky vocals of the stunning Morgan James. \nHelp us keep your favorite summer tradition alive at this one-of-a-kind fundraising event to support the POPS Summer Concert Series. \nTickets are extremely limited so be sure to save your spot today![/vc_column_text]BUY TICKETS[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”30″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_tta_accordion style=”flat” spacing=”10″ active_section=”0″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”PLATINUM | $15\,000 ($13\,500 tax-deductible)” tab_id=”1775577465330-2dc25960-54df”][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nSix complimentary tickets\nPresenting Sponsor credit in digital and print invitation\, event-specific media and signage\nPremium event seating\nA special meet and greet with the guest artist and Maestro!\nOn-screen recognition as major supporter at all POPS concerts\nTen complimentary tickets to a Symphony or POPS concert of your choice\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”GOLD | $10\,000 ($9\,000 tax-deductible)” tab_id=”1775577465340-c7ae8bc3-d38f”][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nSix complimentary tickets\nSponsor credit in digital and print invitation\, event-specific media and signage\nPreferred event seating\nA special meet and greet with the guest artist and Maestro!\nVideo screen recognition as major supporter at all POPS concerts\nFour complimentary tickets to a Symphony or POPS concert of your choice\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”SILVER | $5\,000 ($4\,500 tax-deductible)” tab_id=”1775579003871-d9030544-2fe0″][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nTwo complimentary tickets\nSponsor credit in digital and print invitation\, event-specific media and signage\nFour complimentary tickets to a Symphony concert\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”PATRON | $2500 ($2000 tax-deductible)” tab_id=”1775579046245-3fa2fd02-877d”][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nTwo complimentary tickets\nPatron credit in digital and print invitation\, event-specific media and signage\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”UNDERWRITING OPPORTUNITIES” tab_id=”1775579098385-62719706-fec7″][vc_column_text css=””] \n\n$10\,000 – GUEST ARTIST\n$7\,500 – FOOD\n$5\,000  – WINE & SPIRITS\n$5\,000 – EVENT UNDERWRITERS\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion]BECOME A SPONSOR[vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text css=””]For more information on becoming a sponsor\, please contact Liliane Ribeiro\, Director of Development at\n(626) 414-2198 or LRibeiro@pasadenasymphony-pops.org.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column]ARTISTS[vc_empty_space height=”30px”]Larry BlankConductor Morgan JamesSoloist [/vc_column][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://pasadenasymphony-pops.org/concert/pops-party/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:gala ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pasadenasymphony-pops.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/POPS-Party-featured-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260620 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621 DTSTAMP:20260531T032611 CREATED:20260310T170042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T164833Z UID:32141-1781913600-1781999999@pasadenasymphony-pops.org SUMMARY:Star Spangled Salute To The Movies A Special Tribute to John Williams DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”32752″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]\n \n \n \n LA County Arboretum\n \n \n \n [vc_empty_space height=”7px”][vc_column_text css=””]June 20\, 2026\nGates open at 5:30pm for picnicking\nConcert begins at 7:30pm[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”]BUY TICKETS[vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=””]Resident Pops Conductor Larry Blank kicks off the season with epic scores from Superman\, E.T.\, Raiders of the Lost Arc and Star Wars\, and a tribute to the late Marvin Hamlisch with “Nobody Does it Better\,” “The Way We Were” and more Hollywood blockbusters for an unforgettable evening celebrating American film music. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”]Artists[vc_empty_space height=”15px”]Larry BlankConductor Morgan JamesSoloist VideoSponsors[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://pasadenasymphony-pops.org/concert/star-spangled-salute/ LOCATION:LA County Arboretum\, 301 N. Baldwin Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 91007\, United States CATEGORIES:2026 Season,POPS Summer Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pasadenasymphony-pops.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Star-Spangled-Feature.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pasadena POPS":MAILTO:info@https://pasadenasymphony-pops.org/ GEO:34.1442758;-118.0503157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=LA County Arboretum 301 N. Baldwin Ave Los Angeles CA 91007 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=301 N. Baldwin Ave:geo:-118.0503157,34.1442758 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260711 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260712 DTSTAMP:20260531T032611 CREATED:20260310T170042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T201350Z UID:32143-1783728000-1783814399@pasadenasymphony-pops.org SUMMARY:Dancing In the Street: Music of Motown DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”32843″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]\n \n \n \n LA County Arboretum\n \n \n \n [vc_empty_space height=”7px”][vc_column_text css=””]July 11\, 2026\nGates open at 5:30pm for picnicking\nConcert begins at 7:30pm[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”]BUY TICKETS[vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=””]Get ready to groove to the Temptations\, Supremes and Stevie Wonder for this soulful celebration of legendary Motown artists. Hits like My Girl\, I Feel Good and Superstition will have you singin’ and dancin’ All Night Long[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”]Artists[vc_empty_space height=”15px”]Larry BlankConductor Shayna SteeleSoloist Chester GregorySoloist Terron BrooksSoloist VideoSponsors[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][/vc_column][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://pasadenasymphony-pops.org/concert/music-of-motown/ LOCATION:LA County Arboretum\, 301 N. Baldwin Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 91007\, United States CATEGORIES:2026 Season,POPS Summer Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pasadenasymphony-pops.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Shayna-Steele_featured.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pasadena POPS":MAILTO:info@https://pasadenasymphony-pops.org/ GEO:34.1442758;-118.0503157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=LA County Arboretum 301 N. Baldwin Ave Los Angeles CA 91007 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=301 N. Baldwin Ave:geo:-118.0503157,34.1442758 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260725 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260726 DTSTAMP:20260531T032611 CREATED:20260310T170042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T220130Z UID:31939-1784937600-1785023999@pasadenasymphony-pops.org SUMMARY:A Toast to the Rat Pack DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”32762″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]\n \n \n \n LA County Arboretum\n \n \n \n [vc_empty_space height=”7px”][vc_column_text css=””]July 25\, 2026\nGates open at 5:30pm for picnicking\nConcert begins at 7:30pm[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”]BUY TICKETS[vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=””]Step back into the golden age of swing with the timeless hits of Frank Sinatra\, Dean Martin and Ella Fitzgerald for a dazzling evening of swagger\, smooth vocals\, and big band swing with: My Way\, Come Fly with Me\, I’ve Got the World on a String\, Ain’t that a Kick in the Head\, Come Rain or Come Shine and so much more. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”]Artists[vc_empty_space height=”15px”]Larry BlankConductor Steve LippiaSoloist Carmen BradfordSoloist Todd MurraySoloist Video[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”15″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner]Sponsors[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://pasadenasymphony-pops.org/concert/rat-pack-tribute/ LOCATION:LA County Arboretum\, 301 N. Baldwin Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 91007\, United States CATEGORIES:2026 Season,POPS Summer Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pasadenasymphony-pops.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Todd-Murray_featured.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pasadena POPS":MAILTO:info@https://pasadenasymphony-pops.org/ GEO:34.1442758;-118.0503157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=LA County Arboretum 301 N. Baldwin Ave Los Angeles CA 91007 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=301 N. Baldwin Ave:geo:-118.0503157,34.1442758 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260815 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260816 DTSTAMP:20260531T032611 CREATED:20230926T170042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T164404Z UID:32147-1786752000-1786838399@pasadenasymphony-pops.org SUMMARY:Remember When Rock Was Young: The Elton John Experience DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”32767″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]\n \n \n \n LA County Arboretum\n \n \n \n [vc_empty_space height=”7px”][vc_column_text css=””]August 15\, 2026\nGates open at 5:30pm for picnicking\nConcert begins at 7:30pm[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”]BUY TICKETS[vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=””]Get ready for a spectacular theatrical experience capturing the Rocketman’s music\, costumes and charisma. From Benny and the Jets and Tiny Dancer to Candle in the Wind and Crocodile Rock\, this high-energy show brings his chart-topping hits to life with unforgettable flair.  [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”]Artists[vc_empty_space height=”15px”]Larry BlankConductor Craig A. MeyerVideo[vc_video link=”https://vimeo.com/1171190686?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci” css=””]Sponsors[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://pasadenasymphony-pops.org/concert/elton-john-tribute/ LOCATION:LA County Arboretum\, 301 N. Baldwin Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 91007\, United States CATEGORIES:2026 Season,POPS Summer Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pasadenasymphony-pops.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Elton-John-Featured.jpg GEO:34.1442758;-118.0503157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=LA County Arboretum 301 N. Baldwin Ave Los Angeles CA 91007 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=301 N. Baldwin Ave:geo:-118.0503157,34.1442758 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260829 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260830 DTSTAMP:20260531T032611 CREATED:20230926T170042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T232922Z UID:32151-1787961600-1788047999@pasadenasymphony-pops.org SUMMARY:Music of the Night: Andrew Lloyd Webber & Friends DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”32775″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]\n \n \n \n LA County Arboretum\n \n \n \n [vc_empty_space height=”7px”][vc_column_text css=””]August 29th\, 2026\nGates open at 5:30pm for picnicking\nConcert begins at 7:30pm[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”]BUY TICKETS[vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=””]The season closes with an unforgettable evening of drama\, passion and iconic melodies from Broadway’s legendary Andrew Lloyd Webber and his contemporaries – Stephen Sondheim\, Stephen Schwartz\, Kander and Ebb\, Leonard Bernstein\, Jerry Herman and more. Get ready for hits from Phantom of the Opera\, Cats\, Evita\, West Side Story\, Les Misérables and all of your favorite Broadway tunes.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”]Artists[vc_empty_space height=”15px”]Larry BlankConductor Valerie PerriSoloist Hugh PanaroSoloist Scarlett StrallenSoloist Video[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner]Sponsors[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://pasadenasymphony-pops.org/concert/andrew-lloyd-webber-concert/ LOCATION:LA County Arboretum\, 301 N. Baldwin Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 91007\, United States CATEGORIES:2026 Season,POPS Summer Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pasadenasymphony-pops.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/StrallenScarlett2021HIGHRES-2-scaled-e1773276219413.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pasadena POPS":MAILTO:info@https://pasadenasymphony-pops.org/ GEO:34.1442758;-118.0503157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=LA County Arboretum 301 N. Baldwin Ave Los Angeles CA 91007 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=301 N. Baldwin Ave:geo:-118.0503157,34.1442758 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261024 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025 DTSTAMP:20260531T032611 CREATED:20260528T085942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T200909Z UID:32940-1792800000-1792886399@pasadenasymphony-pops.org SUMMARY:Brahms Symphony No. 1 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”32974″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]\n \n \n \n Ambassador Auditorium\n \n \n \n [vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=””]October 24\, 2026\n2:00pm & 8:00pm[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Brett Mitchell\, conductor\nBenjamin Beilman\, violin \nJoan Tower Made in America\nBarber Violin Concerto\nBrahms Symphony No. 1[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”]Buy Tickets[vc_empty_space height=”30px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner]ArtistsBrett MitchellMusic Director Benjamin Beilman[vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]Video[vc_empty_space][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”60px”]Sponsors[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] \nConcert Underwriter:\n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] \nInsights Sponsor:\n \n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”17812″][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://pasadenasymphony-pops.org/concert/brahms-1/ LOCATION:Ambassador Auditorium\, 131 S St. John Avenue\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91105\, United States CATEGORIES:2026/27 Season,2026/27 Season,Symphony Classics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pasadenasymphony-pops.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/BenjaminBeilman_PI_3-4_h3000px_hoch_w6kbcc-1-scaled-e1774559141324.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pasadena Symphony":MAILTO:info@pasadenasymphony-pops.org GEO:34.143377;-118.156512 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ambassador Auditorium 131 S St. John Avenue Pasadena CA 91105 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=131 S St. John Avenue:geo:-118.156512,34.143377 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261115 DTSTAMP:20260531T032611 CREATED:20260528T095942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T201058Z UID:32982-1794614400-1794700799@pasadenasymphony-pops.org SUMMARY:Beethoven Symphony No. 7 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”32983″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]\n \n \n \n Ambassador Auditorium\n \n \n \n [vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=””]November 14\, 2026\n2:00pm & 8:00pm[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Brett Mitchell\, conductor\nMichael Kaufman\, cello \nCarlos Simon Fate Now Conquers \nElgar Cello Concerto \nBeethoven Symphony No. 7 \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”]Buy Tickets[vc_empty_space height=”30px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner]ArtistsBrett MitchellMusic Director Michael Kaufman[vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]Video[vc_empty_space][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”60px”]Sponsors[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] \nConcert Underwriter:\n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] \nInsights Sponsor:\n \n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”17812″ css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://pasadenasymphony-pops.org/concert/beethoven-symphony-7-2026/ LOCATION:Ambassador Auditorium\, 131 S St. John Avenue\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91105\, United States CATEGORIES:2026/27 Season,2026/27 Season,Symphony Classics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pasadenasymphony-pops.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/download-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Pasadena Symphony":MAILTO:info@pasadenasymphony-pops.org GEO:34.143377;-118.156512 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ambassador Auditorium 131 S St. John Avenue Pasadena CA 91105 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=131 S St. John Avenue:geo:-118.156512,34.143377 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261211 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261213 DTSTAMP:20260531T032611 CREATED:20260528T150042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T220741Z UID:33248-1796947200-1797119999@pasadenasymphony-pops.org SUMMARY:Holiday Candlelight DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”10111″ img_size=”large” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]\n \n \n \n All Saints Church\n \n \n \n [vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=””]December 11\, 2026\n7:00pm \nDecember 12\, 2026\n4:00 & 7:00pm \nBrett Mitchell\, conductor\nTBD\, vocalist\nLos Angeles Children’s Chorus\nDonald Brinegar Singers\nLA Bronze Handbell Ensemble[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text]Subscribe[vc_empty_space height=”20″][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]Pasadena’s most beloved holiday concert returns with three performances at All Saint’s Church! Kick off your holiday season in one of Southern California’s most beautiful churches with Pasadena’s premier orchestra joined by a vocalist and an array of choruses and handbells for all of your favorite holiday carols\, all performed by candlelight. \nSingle Tickets on sale July 8. Subscribe today for the best seats.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”]ArtistsBrett MitchellMusic Director LA Bronze Handbell EnsembleLos Angeles Children’s ChorusDonald Brinegar Singers[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]SPONSORS[vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://pasadenasymphony-pops.org/concert/concert-holiday-candlelight-2026/ LOCATION:All Saints Church\, United States CATEGORIES:Holiday Candlelight ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pasadenasymphony-pops.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Holiday.jpg GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270213 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270214 DTSTAMP:20260531T032611 CREATED:20260528T105942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T201723Z UID:32988-1802476800-1802563199@pasadenasymphony-pops.org SUMMARY:Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”32989″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]\n \n \n \n Ambassador Auditorium\n \n \n \n [vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=””]February 13\, 2027\n2:00pm & 8:00pm[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Brett Mitchell\, conductor\nClayton Stephenson\, piano \nJennifer Higdon blue cathedral\nStravinsky Suite from The Firebird\nRachmaninoff  Piano Concerto No.2 \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”]Buy Tickets[vc_empty_space height=”30px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner]ArtistsBrett MitchellMusic Director Clayton Stephenson[vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]Video[vc_empty_space][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”60px”]Sponsors[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] \nConcert Underwriter:\n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] \nInsights Sponsor:\n \n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”17812″ css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://pasadenasymphony-pops.org/concert/rachmaninoff-concerto-2/ LOCATION:Ambassador Auditorium\, 131 S St. John Avenue\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91105\, United States CATEGORIES:2026/27 Season,2026/27 Season,Symphony Classics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pasadenasymphony-pops.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/64767b31e0cf325a31db5d9c_photo-7-1-scaled-e1774560088873.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Pasadena Symphony":MAILTO:info@pasadenasymphony-pops.org GEO:34.143377;-118.156512 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ambassador Auditorium 131 S St. John Avenue Pasadena CA 91105 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=131 S St. John Avenue:geo:-118.156512,34.143377 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270320 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270321 DTSTAMP:20260531T032611 CREATED:20260528T115942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T202710Z UID:32993-1805500800-1805587199@pasadenasymphony-pops.org SUMMARY:Vivaldi Four Seasons DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”32994″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]\n \n \n \n Ambassador Auditorium\n \n \n \n [vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=””]March 20\, 2027\n2:00pm & 8:00pm[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Brett Mitchell\, conductor\nSimone Porter\, violin \nBach  Brandenburg Concerto No. 3    \nStravinsky   Dumbarton Oaks\nVivaldi   The Four Seasons  \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”]Buy Tickets[vc_empty_space height=”30px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner]ArtistsSimone PorterViolin Brett MitchellMusic Director [vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]Video[vc_empty_space][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”60px”]Sponsors[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] \nConcert Underwriter:\n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] \nInsights Sponsor:\n \n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”17812″ css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://pasadenasymphony-pops.org/concert/vivaldi-four-seasons-3/ LOCATION:Ambassador Auditorium\, 131 S St. John Avenue\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91105\, United States CATEGORIES:2026/27 Season,2026/27 Season,Symphony Classics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pasadenasymphony-pops.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Porter_2021_cElishaKnight07_wide-copy-scaled-e1774560916611.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pasadena Symphony":MAILTO:info@pasadenasymphony-pops.org GEO:34.143377;-118.156512 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ambassador Auditorium 131 S St. John Avenue Pasadena CA 91105 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=131 S St. John Avenue:geo:-118.156512,34.143377 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270502 DTSTAMP:20260531T032611 CREATED:20260528T165942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T202629Z UID:32999-1809129600-1809215999@pasadenasymphony-pops.org SUMMARY:Tchaikovsky & Shostakovich DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”32998″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]\n \n \n \n Ambassador Auditorium\n \n \n \n [vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=””]May 1\, 2027\n2:00pm & 8:00pm[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Brett Mitchell\, conductor\nPaul Huang\, violin \nKevin Puts Millennium Canons \nTchaikovsky  Violin Concerto  \nShostakovich Symphony No. 5   \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”]Buy Tickets[vc_empty_space height=”30px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner]ArtistsBrett MitchellMusic Director Paul Huang[vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]Video[vc_empty_space][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”60px”]Sponsors[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] \nConcert Underwriter:\n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] \nInsights Sponsor:\n \n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”17812″][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://pasadenasymphony-pops.org/concert/tchaikovsky-shostakovich/ LOCATION:Ambassador Auditorium\, 131 S St. John Avenue\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91105\, United States CATEGORIES:2026/27 Season,2026/27 Season,Symphony Classics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pasadenasymphony-pops.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/download-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Pasadena Symphony":MAILTO:info@pasadenasymphony-pops.org GEO:34.143377;-118.156512 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ambassador Auditorium 131 S St. John Avenue Pasadena CA 91105 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=131 S St. John Avenue:geo:-118.156512,34.143377 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR