2026 Youth Orchestra Confab
Hosted by San Luis Obispo Youth Symphony
Friday, March 27, 2026 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
SLO Performing Arts Center Founders' Room
1 Grand Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
$75/ACSO members
$100/not-yet-members
(Includes light breakfast and lunch)
Registration closes on March 20th.
There will be an optional Thursday-night dinner ($45/person) available for purchase during the registration process.
Registration will open in late January.
This one-day learning and networking experience is designed by and for those who manage youth orchestras or work in orchestra youth education. It is a time to gather together and discuss a wide range of issues and ideas that are specific to working with youth in the orchestra field. It's also a wonderful way to network with your peers, share resources, policies, and best practices, and brainstorm solutions to common challenges.
Nearby Hotels
Attendees are responsible for making their own travel arrangements. The following hotels are close to the Confab venue and have availability as of January 14, 2026. Prices are subject to change.
- Apple Farm Inn: $200/night (1.1 miles from venue)
- Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo: $188/night (3.7 miles from venue)
- Inn at San Luis Obispo: $76/night (1 mile from venue)
- Petit Soleil B&B: $195/night (1.2 miles from venue)
- SpringHill Suites by Marriott: $147/night (4.1 miles from venue)
