Party at the POPS
2026-06-18 | CA
LA County Arboretum

JUNE 18, 2026
7:00-10:00pm
Join us on the POPS stage for an exclusive summer kick-off party!
Get 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 POPS stage. Step into the orchestra’s shoes and experience our breathtaking venue from their viewpoint. Enjoy an intimate sunset set with Resident Pops Conductor Larry Blank on piano and the silky vocals of the stunning Morgan James, while gazing out over the lush grounds of the Arboretum and the San Gabriel Mountains.
Help us keep your favorite summer tradition alive at this one-of-a-kind fundraising event to support the POPS Summer Concert Series.
Tickets are extremely limited so be sure to save your spot today! BUY TICKETS SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Six complimentary tickets
Presenting Sponsor credit in digital and print invitation, event-specific media and signage
Premium event seating
A special meet and greet with the guest artist and Maestro!
On-screen recognition as major supporter at all POPS concerts
Ten complimentary tickets to a Symphony or POPS concert of your choice

Six complimentary tickets
Sponsor credit in digital and print invitation, event-specific media and signage
Preferred event seating
A special meet and greet with the guest artist and Maestro!
Video screen recognition as major supporter at all POPS concerts
Four complimentary tickets to a Symphony or POPS concert of your choice

Two complimentary tickets
Sponsor credit in digital and print invitation, event-specific media and signage
Four complimentary tickets to a Symphony concert

Two complimentary tickets
Patron credit in digital and print invitation, event-specific media and signage

$10,000 – GUEST ARTIST
$7,500 – FOOD
$5,000 – WINE & SPIRITS
$5,000 – EVENT UNDERWRITERS

BECOME A SPONSOR For more information on becoming a sponsor, please contact Liliane Ribeiro, Director of Development at
(626) 414-2198 or LRibeiro@pasadenasymphony-pops.org. ARTISTS Larry BlankResident Pops Conductor Morgan JamesSoloist

Star Spangled Salute To The Movies A Special Tribute to John Williams
2026-06-20 | LA County Arboretum, 301 N. Baldwin Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 91007, United States
LA County Arboretum

June 20, 2026
Gates open at 5:30pm for picnicking
Concert begins at 7:30pm BUY TICKETS 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. Artists Larry BlankResident Pops Conductor Morgan JamesSoloist VideoSponsors

Dancing In the Street: Music of Motown
2026-07-11 | LA County Arboretum, 301 N. Baldwin Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 91007, United States
LA County Arboretum

July 11, 2026
Gates open at 5:30pm for picnicking
Concert begins at 7:30pm BUY TICKETS 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 Artists Larry BlankResident Pops Conductor Shayna SteeleSoloist Chester GregorySoloist Terron BrooksSoloist VideoSponsors

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

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

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

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 SUBSCRIBE TODAY 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 SUBSCRIBE ArtistsBrett MitchellMusic Director Michael Kaufman Video Sponsors
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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 Subscribe 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
SUBSCRIBE ArtistsBrett MitchellMusic Director Clayton Stephenson Video Sponsors
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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
SUBSCRIBE ArtistsSimone PorterViolin Brett MitchellMusic Director Video Sponsors
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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
SUBSCRIBE ArtistsBrett MitchellMusic Director Paul Huang Video Sponsors
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