Bear Valley Music Festival | July 19 - August 4
The Bear Valley Music Festival is an annual summer event held in the picturesque Bear Valley, California, nestled within the Sierra Nevada Mountains, just above 7,200′. This vibrant and diverse music festival brings together renowned artists and ensembles from various genres, including classical, jazz, rock, and pop, for an enriching and entertaining experience. The festival currently begins on the second-to-last Friday in July and ends three Sundays later, drawing a total audience of roughly four thousand attendees. It is held within what is affectionately called the “Big White Tent.”  With its stunning natural backdrop, intimate concert setting, and family-friendly atmosphere, the Bear Valley Music Festival has been a cherished cultural tradition for music enthusiasts and nature lovers since its inception in 1967. Tickets here.

Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music | July 29 - August 11
Prepare to be moved by the 2024 Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music, where Music Director & Conductor, Cristian Măcelaru, and the intrepid festival orchestra give life to 4 world premieres, 8 West Coast debuts, with music by 14 Composers in Residence portraying powerful movements of change and showcasing music that moves beyond boundaries of place, time, style, and convention. Tickets here.

Carmel Bach Festival | July 13 - 27
The Carmel Bach Festival (CBF) began in 1935 as a four-day series of concerts at the Sunset School Auditorium and the Carmel Mission Basilica. Over the years, it grew to a two-week celebration of concerts, recitals, master classes, lectures, and open rehearsals in July. The Festival’s mission is to celebrate the works, inspiration and ongoing influence of Johann Sebastian Bach worldwide by immersing audiences in a festival experience integrating music, education and ideas. Under the leadership of Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Grete Pedersen and Executive Director Nathan Lutz, the organization offers innovative artistic programming. Tickets here.

FOOSA Festival | June 9 - 23
The FOOSA Philharmonic is a pre-professional orchestra that allows advanced musicians of college and high school age to enjoy a side-by-side performance experience with our outstanding faculty members. This year’s program features Szymanowski’s Concert Overture and Mahler’s Symphony No. 7. Tickets here.

Hollywood Bowl 2024 Season | May 7 - October 23
Since its opening in 1922, the Hollywood Bowl has been the premier destination for live music in Southern California, hosting everyone from Billie Holiday to The Beatles to Yo-Yo Ma under the iconic silhouette of its concentric-arched band shell. Tickets here.

Mendocino Music Festival | July 13 - 27

A magical blend of fine music by outstanding performers in one of the most enchanting sites in Northern California. Evenings include orchestra concerts, Big Band, chamber music ensembles, dance, blues, jazz, world, folk, bluegrass and popular contemporary music. Daytime concerts include lecture/recitals at the Piano Series, a performance by participants in the Emerging Artists Program, and small concerts in intimate venues throughout the historic town of Mendocino.Established in 1986, the Mendocino Music Festival was the dream of Allan Pollack, Susan Waterfall and former principal bassoonist of the San Francisco Symphony, the late Walter Green. Tickets here.

Midsummer Mozart Festival
The Midsummer Mozart Festival is busy planning the 2024 season. Venues, repertoire, and guest artists, are being finalized, and more information will be shared soon. For more information, click here.

Music@Menlo | July 19 - August 10

From July 19 to August 10, 2024, Music@Menlo’s 22nd season celebrates French chamber music and its impact across the globe. With 44 incredible artists including 13 festival debuts, and music spanning 300 years, it's going to be an unforgettable summer! Tickets here.

Music in the Mountains SummerFest | June 15 - July 3

Music in the Mountains (MIM) is a unique organization that marries world-class performances with a deep commitment to music education. Our location in the beautiful Sierra Nevada foothills’ historic gold rush communities of Grass Valley and Nevada City leads a special ambience to everything. At the heart of MIM is the SummerFest classical festival. In the days leading up to July 4th, it’s a thriving performing arts festival celebrating music, community, art and culture. The concerts culminate in a joyous celebration of our country’s birth. SummerFest features the MIM Festival Orchestra and soloists – comprised of extraordinary professional musicians from all over the country – and our own MIM Chorus of dedicated volunteers. You’ll thrill to powerful masterworks, pop favorites, and new pieces hot off the presses. Tickets here.

Music in the Vineyards | August 2 - 25

Music in the Vineyards festival celebrates 30 years of chamber music concerts in Napa's iconic wineries. Concerts are hosted by Artistic Director Michael Adams, whose irreverent program notes are a beloved feature. This season will reprise commissioned works by Miguel del Aguila, T.J. Cole, Kevin Puts, and Maria Schneider, and classic silent films alongside new scores by Stephen Prutsman. Hear Pacifica, Miró, and Isidore quartets; violinists David Bowlin, Nikki Chooi, Owen Dalby, Gabrielle Després, Jennifer Frautschi, David Kim, Susie Park, Cindy Wu; violists Pei-ling Lin, Maya Papach, Dana Kelley, Emad Zolfaghari; cellists Julie Albers, Nick Canellakis, Julia Lee, Tanya Tomkins, Bion Tsang; pianists Michael Stephen Brown, Jeffrey LaDeur, Eric Zivian; vocalists Jennifer Zeltan and Daniel Belcher. The season concludes with a gala featuring Clarice Assad. Tickets here.

Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival | June 21 - August 16

The Redlands Bowl holds the distinction of being America’s longest continuously running summer music festival where no admission is charged. At 8:00 p.m. every Tuesday and Friday evening during the summer, the Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival draws thousands to its world-class performances. Since its inception in 1924, the Bowl has been a special place in Redlands for families, friends, and music-lovers of all ages and backgrounds to gather and enjoy its superb programs. Tickets here.