Pasadena Symphony & Pops

A Toast to the Rat Pack
2026-07-25 | LA County Arboretum, 301 N. Baldwin Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 91007, United States
LA County Arboretum

July 25, 2026
Gates open at 5:30pm for picnicking
Concert begins at 7:30pm BUY TICKETS 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. Artists Larry BlankResident Pops Conductor Steve LippiaSoloist Carmen BradfordSoloist Todd MurraySoloist Video Sponsors Institutional Concert Underwriter:

Remember When Rock Was Young: The Elton John Experience
2026-08-15 | LA County Arboretum, 301 N. Baldwin Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 91007, United States
LA County Arboretum

August 15, 2026
Gates open at 5:30pm for picnicking
Concert begins at 7:30pm BUY TICKETS 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.  Artists Larry BlankResident Pops Conductor Craig A. MeyerVideo Sponsors
Individual Concert Sponsor:
Rob Moore

Music of the Night: Andrew Lloyd Webber & Friends
2026-08-29 | LA County Arboretum, 301 N. Baldwin Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 91007, United States
LA County Arboretum

August 29th, 2026
Gates open at 5:30pm for picnicking
Concert begins at 7:30pm BUY TICKETS 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. Artists Larry BlankResident Pops Conductor Valerie PerriSoloist Hugh PanaroSoloist Scarlett StrallenSoloist Video Sponsors
Individual Concert Underwriters:
Jennifer and Shadi Sanbar
Vicky and Brad Schwartz

Brahms Symphony No. 1
2026-10-24 | Ambassador Auditorium, 131 S St. John Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91105, United States
Ambassador Auditorium

October 24, 2026
2:00pm & 8:00pm Brett Mitchell, conductor
Benjamin Beilman, violin
Joan Tower Made in America
Barber Violin Concerto
Brahms Symphony No. 1 BUY TICKETS ArtistsBrett MitchellMusic Director Benjamin Beilman Video Sponsors
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Beethoven Symphony No. 7
2026-11-14 | Ambassador Auditorium, 131 S St. John Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91105, United States
Ambassador Auditorium

November 14, 2026
2:00pm & 8:00pm Brett Mitchell, conductor
Michael Kaufman, cello
Carlos Simon Fate Now Conquers
Elgar Cello Concerto
Beethoven Symphony No. 7 BUY TICKETS ArtistsBrett MitchellMusic Director Michael Kaufman Video Sponsors
Concert Underwriter:

Marlene R. Konnar & John D. Baldeschwieler

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Holiday Candlelight
2026-12-11 - 2026-12-12 | All Saints Church, United States
All Saints Church

December 11, 2026
7:00pm
December 12, 2026
4:00 & 7:00pm
Brett Mitchell, conductor
TBD, vocalist
Los Angeles Children’s Chorus
Donald Brinegar Singers
LA Bronze Handbell Ensemble BUY TICKETS 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.
Single Tickets on sale July 8. Subscribe today for the best seats. ArtistsBrett MitchellMusic Director LA Bronze Handbell EnsembleLos Angeles Children’s ChorusDonald Brinegar Singers SPONSORS

Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2
2027-02-13 | Ambassador Auditorium, 131 S St. John Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91105, United States
Ambassador Auditorium

February 13, 2027
2:00pm & 8:00pm Brett Mitchell, conductor
Clayton Stephenson, piano
Jennifer Higdon blue cathedral
Stravinsky Suite from The Firebird
Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No.2
BUY TICKETS ArtistsBrett MitchellMusic Director Clayton Stephenson Video Sponsors
Concert Underwriter:

Barbara Mann Steinwedell

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Vivaldi Four Seasons
2027-03-20 | Ambassador Auditorium, 131 S St. John Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91105, United States
Ambassador Auditorium

March 20, 2027
2:00pm & 8:00pm Brett Mitchell, conductor
Simone Porter, violin
Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 3
Stravinsky Dumbarton Oaks
Vivaldi The Four Seasons
BUY TICKETS ArtistsSimone PorterViolin Brett MitchellMusic Director Video Sponsors
Concert Underwriter:

Linda & William Krantz

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Tchaikovsky & Shostakovich
2027-05-01 | Ambassador Auditorium, 131 S St. John Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91105, United States
Ambassador Auditorium

May 1, 2027
2:00pm & 8:00pm Brett Mitchell, conductor
Paul Huang, violin
Kevin Puts Millennium Canons
Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto
Shostakovich Symphony No. 5
BUY TICKETS ArtistsBrett MitchellMusic Director Paul Huang Video Sponsors
Concert Underwriter:

Susan and Bill Schieff

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