San Diego Symphony

09/19/2025

Join us on October 3rd and 5th for a glorious and theatrical celebration of France and French music to kick off the 2025-26 Jacobs Masterworks Season! 🎉🎼🎻

Check out these "THREE THINGS" you should know about Ravel and Debussy before the performance. For tickets and more info, visit sandiegosymphony.org

09/17/2025

San Diego Symphony Receives Major Support from The Prebys Foundation!

The San Diego Symphony is more than an orchestra—it’s a gathering place where music inspires, connects, and strengthens our community. We are filled with gratitude and profound joy for the generous gift from the Prebys Foundation, which helps make this vision possible. Each season, we bring people together through performances that spark joy, discovery, and conversation across San Diego.

This is only possible thanks to generous partners like the Prebys Foundation, whose recent grant provides vital support for our artistic and community work. Their leadership helps us share extraordinary music, reach thousands of young people through education, nurture future musicians, and expand access to the arts across our region.

Ticket sales cover only part of what it takes to make this impact. Philanthropy keeps music at the heart of civic life. With the Prebys Foundation and our community of supporters by our side, the Symphony remains resilient, inspired, and true to its mission: to enrich, inspire, and connect all who call San Diego home.

Together, we celebrate a powerful truth—music and the spaces where people gather are not luxuries, but essentials for a vibrant, compassionate community.




📸: Samantha Zauscher, Jenna Gilmer, Gary Payne

09/02/2025

A Night in Spain: Concert & Gala ✨🎶💃

The San Diego Symphony's 2025 Fall Gala will be an unforgettable evening of Spanish music, fine dining, and celebration on the San Diego Bay. From Chabrier’s "España" to Falla’s "Nights in the Gardens of Spain" and "El amor brujo," this vibrant program highlights the passion and artistry of Spain; led by Music Director Rafael Payare with guest artists Javier Perianes (piano) and Marina Heredia (vocals).

💛 Proceeds from the Gala support the Symphony’s educational initiatives and programming, helping us enrich lives across the San Diego region through music.

📅 October 8, 2025
📍 The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
🎟️ Table sponsorships and tickets available now: https://www.sandiegosymphony.org/performances/gala/

08/29/2025

"3 THINGS" about Tchaikovsky Spectacular you should know! 🎻🎆

On August 30th, conductor Stephanie Childress – Principal Guest Conductor of the Barcelona Symphony Orchestra – makes her San Diego Symphony debut in the orchestra’s annual favorite, Tchaikovsky Spectacular at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park.

Learn more about the program with Brisa Siegel, Radio Host at KUSC's Classical California:

"3 THINGS," is a quick, behind-the-scenes look at the music, composers, and context of the upcoming San Diego Symphony program—so you can head into the conce...

08/28/2025

📼 SNAP! Best of the ’90s brings back the songs that defined a decade — “Livin’ La Vida Loca,” “Kiss From a Rose,” “Champagne Supernova,” and more — performed live with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra. 🎻🎶

🎧▶️ These songs are already on our weekend playlist… now it’s your turn to hear them live .

📅 August 31 | The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
🎟️ https://www.theshell.org/performances/best-of-the-90s/

08/22/2025

9-year-old Evelyn Cohen will make her conducting debut at The Rady Shell this weekend during Barbie The Movie: In Concert—alongside her parents, both San Diego Symphony musicians!

Click below to watch the full interview with Evelyn and her mom on K**I News:
https://fox5sandiego.com/entertainment/san-diego-symphony-conductor/

Evelyn Cohen, a 9-year-old conductor, will make her debut at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park this weekend with her parents, both of whom are professional musicians with the San Diego Symphony.

08/22/2025

✨ 🎻 Join Us for a Season of Discovery, Connection, and Shared Musical Joy.

All tickets for Jacobs Masterworks concerts at the newly renovated Jacobs Music Center are on sale now! Experience enhanced acoustics, all-new seating, and improved sightlines—bringing you closer to the music than ever before.

Led by Music Director Rafael Payare , the 2025–26 Season invites you into a world of powerful storytelling through music, from the drama of Bluebeard’s Castle to the enchantment of The Joyful Isle and The Child and the Magical Spells. Plus, 14 extraordinary guest artists making their debuts with the Orchestra! 🙌

✨ Be part of the excitement. Get your tickets today at sandiegosymphony.org

08/15/2025

Psychedelic meets philharmonic. 🎻🐚🔥🐉 The San Diego Symphony Orchestra dove headfirst into the Gizzverse at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park on Monday night with King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard!

Crowd-surfing pit + full orchestra + Sarah Hicks on the podium = mind blown. 🏄🙌🤯

📸: Eric Scire

08/14/2025

The San Diego Symphony is proud to share our CEO Martha Gilmer has been named an Ex-Officio Director on the League of American Orchestras Board of Directors for the 2025–26 season.

The League is the only national organization dedicated to orchestras and their communities, representing nearly 25,000 musicians, staff, board members, and partners across the country. Martha joins a remarkable group of leaders shaping the future of symphonic music nationwide!

Read more about the announcement: https://americanorchestras.org/seven-dynamic-leaders-join-league-of-american-orchestras-board-of-directors/

08/09/2025

A little razzle, a little dazzle, and a whole lot of orchestra. ✨🎼🎙️🎻

A massive round of applause for the incredible performance of Chicago the Musical in Concert last night at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra! It was truly a performance to remember. 🖤 Until next time… keep it hot, keep it jazzy. 🔥🎺

Featuring:
⭐️ Rob Fisher, conductor
⭐️ , "Roxie"
⭐️ , "Velma"
⭐️ , "Billy"
⭐️ , "Mama"
⭐️ .londonchicago, "Mary" & "Amos"
⭐️ , piano
⭐️ , drums

AMP Worldwide

📸: Jenna Gilmer

07/26/2025

It’s Christmas in July!🎄☃️🎁

The holiday magic starts now! ✨🎶 Get into the spirit early and start planning a festive season to remember with the San Diego Symphony. There’s something joyful for everyone!

Mark your calendars! 🗓️
🎃 October 25 & 26: Disney Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” in Concert Live-to-Film at JMC
🎻 November 16 - Mariachi Los Camperos Fiesta Navidad at The Rady Shell
❤️ December 12 - “The Holiday” In Concert at The Rady Shell
🎺 December 13 - Meet the Brass: ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’ at JMC
🏠 December 13 - “Home Alone” In Concert at The Rady Shell
❄️December 19, 20, & 21 - Noel Noel at The Rady Shell

🎟️ Tickets on sale now at sandiegosymphony.org