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[H1] Introducing the 2026-27 Season
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[H2] 2026-27 Season Guides
Some of you want your mind blown. Some want your heart broken. Some want to see a legend before they stop touring. Whatever brings you through those doors, we’ve built a guide for it. Explore the six patron guides below to find the performances that were made for you.

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[H2] Beyond the Stage
Explore Season highlights, watch behind-the-scenes videos, and more!
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[H4] Jeremy Geffen Introduces the 2026–27 Season
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[H4] Think Deeply, Feel Fully: The Philosopher’s Guide to the 2026–27 Season
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[H4] Legends of the Stage: The Iconnoisseur’s Guide to the 2026–27 Season
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[H4] Around the World in 80 Performances: The World-Traveler’s Guide to the 2026–27 Season
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[H4] What’s New, Next, and Novel: The Curious Curator’s Guide to the 2026–27 Season
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[H4] Performances That Do It All: The Maximalist’s Guide to the 2026–27 Season
2026-04-30T10:59:46-07:00April 28th, 2026|Go Beyond the Stage
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Policies2026-04-30T09:49:32-07:00
[H1] Policies
[H2] Community Agreements
Cal Performances is committed to fostering an inclusive, welcoming, and safe environment for all. Our spaces are vital places of respite, openness, and utmost respect for one another and the experiences we gather in community to share. Thus, we have defined this agreement for our patrons, performers, volunteers, and staff. By engaging with the Cal Performances community—in person, online, or by phone—you are assenting to these agreements.
Behaviors that contribute to our community values include:
Showing empathy, curiosity, and kindness
Respecting differing perspectives and experiences
Maintaining civility when communicating comments and concerns
Being mindful of the well-being and enjoyment of those around you
Respecting personal and physical boundaries
Behaviors that are not aligned with our community values include:
Any form of discrimination or harassment based on personal characteristics
Intentional disruption of events
Offensive language
Verbal or physical intimidation, threats, or harm
Inappropriate physical contact
Disregarding instructions given by Cal Performances staff members
Disregarding venue policies, applicable University policies, laws, and governmental regulations
Cal Performances is committed to providing welcoming spaces conducive to inspiration, reflection, and joy. If you experience or witness inappropriate conduct or feel unsafe, please contact a staff member. Our staff are empowered to address behavior that does not adhere to these agreements. While we hope to reach positive resolutions whenever possible, we will take action to uphold our shared commitment to our community.
[H2] Bag Policy
Patrons may bring bags into the performance hall, but they must fit under the seat or on the patron’s lap. Patrons with large items, inclusive of, but not limited to, large backpacks, luggage, shopping bags, and other large packages that will not fit comfortably at the seat will be asked to check those items at coat check. Banners, flags, or other signage that might interfere with others’ ability to enjoy the performance are not allowed inside the performance venue, nor are bullhorns and other noisemaker devices. Weapons of any kind are strictly prohibited. All bags are subject to search before venue entry.
[H2] Ticket Sales and Exchange Policies
Artists, programs, and prices are subject to change without notice. All ticket sales are final. Every person, regardless of age, must have a ticket to enter the venue.
[H3] Discounts
Valid ID is required at the door of the performance for all discounted tickets. All discounts must be requested at the time of purchase. Discounts may not be applied retroactively; if you are expecting a discount to be available on the website but cannot locate it, please contact the Ticket Office before purchasing your tickets. Group discounts are not available online; please contact the Ticket Office directly.
[H3] Currency and Payment Methods
All ticket prices and fees are stated in U.S. Dollars. Cal Performances accepts the following methods of payment for internet orders: American Express, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. All of the aforementioned as well as cash and personal checks* are accepted at the Ticket Office window.
*Checks are accepted no later than 10 days prior to the performance being purchased. Valid ID is required with checks; we do not accept third party checks.
[H3] Processing Fees
Tickets purchased via Cal Performances’ website for Cal Performances events are subject to a Service Fee of $15 per single ticket order (waived at the Zellerbach Hall Ticket Office window during regular business hours); and a $20 fee per subscription order regardless of order method. Tickets purchased via the tickets.berkeley.edu website may be subject to a per-order service fee and a per-ticket service fee, depending on the event. These fees help cover the cost of providing services by internet and phone, as well as the programs needed for digital order delivery.
[H3] Amount of Tickets Per Customer or “Ticket Limits”
When purchasing tickets for some events, you are limited to a specified number of tickets for each performance (also known as a “ticket limit”). If there is a ticket limit, it will be mentioned on the event page and is verified with every transaction. Please adhere to published ticket limits. Orders or additional orders that exceed the total ticket limit for the event will be canceled without notice. This policy is in effect to discourage unfair ticket buying practices.
[H3] Changed, Cancelled, and Postponed Events
Artists and programs are subject to change without notice. Refunds are issued only in the case of event cancellation. Handling fees are not refundable. The handling fees are not refunded in order to cover the expenses already incurred by Cal Performances in processing your original order. In the event of a performance cancellation or postponement, Cal Performances Ticket Office will make every effort to notify you in advance. Cal Performances will not be responsible for losses (monetary or otherwise) if we are unable to contact you in the event of performance cancellation or postponement.
[H3] Refunds and Ticket Donations
Before purchasing tickets, carefully review your event and seat selection. All ticket sales are final. No refunds or returns are permitted, except in the case of event cancellation (see above), or pricing error (see below). Tickets for Cal Performances’ events may be exchanged (fees may apply) or donated back to the organization based on the ticket Exchange and Donation policies which are outlined below. Service fees not refundable. Tickets sold through the tickets.berkeley.edu site cannot be exchanged or donated. Tickets which have been lost, stolen, damaged, or destroyed cannot be exchanged or donated.
[H3] Ticket Exchanges
Exchanges are permitted for Cal Performances regular season fine arts events only and are subject to availability and the following conditions. There are no exchanges for rental or co-sponsored events. Please consult the Ticket Office before purchasing tickets if you are not sure which type of event you are purchasing.
All ticket exchanges are limited to performance date changes within the current Cal Performances season and may not be exchanged for tickets to a performance in a future season. Exchanges within the same performance are available only when upgrading price sections or purchasing additional tickets; fees may apply. For the protection of our patrons, only the purchaser on record is eligible to exchange tickets. Please have your tickets on hand when calling the Ticket Office to make an exchange, as we require certain information on the ticket to complete the exchange and do not hold tickets for exchanges. Lost, stolen, reprinted, or otherwise misplaced tickets cannot be exchanged.
Subscription Ticket Exchanges
There is no exchange fee charged for advance ticket exchanges by current Subscribers and Producer’s Circle Donors. Exchange requests must be received by the Ticket Office by the close of business the day prior to the performance from which tickets are being exchanged  in order to be considered “advance” .
Please note: While there is no exchange fee for advance subscription exchanges, price differences based on available seating or market pricing may apply. Subscribers who choose to exchange Series tickets receive the 10% Sub Add-On discount only, regardless of the discount received at the time of purchase.
CYO Subscribers may choose another performance at the time of the return in order to keep their original CYO discount, or place the money on their account to be used for a future performance in the current season at the Sub Add-On discount. Please note that funds placed on account and not used during the current season are forfeited.
On the day of the performance, subscription tickets may be exchanged for another event during the current season (subject to availability) up to one hour prior to curtain time with no exchange fee. After that time, ticket exchanges are not available, but you may donate your tickets back to Cal Performances up until curtain time. All patrons, including Subscribers, must choose another performance to exchange into at the time of the return for day–of-show exchanges.
Single Ticket Exchanges
Single ticket exchanges are available on a ticket-for-ticket basis only. Single ticket buyers must choose a new performance at the time of exchange.
There is a $5 per ticket fee for single ticket exchanges in advance (prior to the day of the performance), plus any difference in price between performances. Exchange requests must be received by the Ticket Office by the close of business the day prior to the performance from which you are exchanging in order to be considered “advance.”
There is a $10 per ticket fee for day-of-show single ticket exchanges, plus any difference in price between performances.
The exchange request must be received by the Cal Performances Ticket Office no later than three hours prior to show time. After that time, ticket exchanges are not available, but you may donate your tickets back to Cal Performances up until curtain time.
To make an exchange request, call the Ticket Office at 510.642.9988, or email tickets@calperformances.org. Exchanges may also be made at the Ticket Office Window at Zellerbach Hall.
[H3] Billing Information Verification
Orders are processed only after a billing address, and other billing information, has been verified. Occasionally, we receive incorrect billing or credit card account information for a ticket order that can delay processing and delivery. In these cases, Cal Performances Ticket Office will attempt to contact you using the information provided at the time of purchase. If Cal Performances is unable to reach you after its initial attempt, Cal Performances may cancel your order and may sell your tickets to another customer.
[H3] Pricing Errors
If the amount you pay for a ticket is incorrect—whether because of an error in a price posted on the website or otherwise communicated to you, or you are able to order a ticket before its scheduled on-sale or pre-sale date, or you are able to order a ticket that was not supposed to have been released for sale—Cal Performances has the right to cancel that ticket (or the order for that ticket) and refund to you the amount that you paid. This will apply in the case of human error or a transactional malfunction of the website or other Cal Performances operated system.
[H3] Resale of Tickets
Ticket(s) purchased through the Cal Performances or tickets.berkeley.edu website may not be resold at above face value without the express written consent of Cal Performances.
[H3] Purchase of Tickets from Unauthorized Sources
Cal Performances assumes no liability for tickets purchased through unauthorized channels, including GoTickets, craigslist, eBay, StubHub, and other secondary market or ticket broker services. We strongly advise against purchasing tickets from any source other than the Cal Performances Ticket Office or websites, or an authorized third-party seller such as TodayTix or Tix Bay Area. Tickets purchased from unauthorized sources may be stolen, counterfeit, or otherwise compromised, and, if so, are not valid for event admission. If you are unsure if a ticket seller has been authorized to sell Cal Performances tickets, please contact the Ticket Office prior to purchasing from that source.
[H2] Late Seating
“Late seating” refers to entry into the performance hall auditorium anytime that a performance is running. This applies at initial entry, as well as reentry after an exit from the venue or following an intermission. Cal Performances’ late seating policies are determined in partnership with our artists, in order to avoid distracting the performers onstage, as well as other patrons in the hall. While late seating practices may vary based on artists’ requirements, patrons should generally assume that late seating is not permitted. Patrons who arrive to the venue after the auditorium doors close are not guaranteed entry. If late seating is permitted, reentry is only to be facilitated by a Front of House manager, and only at a time that the artist has pre-designated as a natural break in the performance to minimize the risk of distraction.
As traffic and other unexpected logistical challenges can always occur, we recommend planning to arrive in Berkeley 45 minutes before the performance start time. For assistance in planning your transportation and parking, please review our Directions and Parking page.
[H2] Personal Liability
Ticket holder assumes all risks of injury, illness, or financial loss resulting from, in connection with, or incidental to, event attendance.
[H2] Privacy
Cal Performances and Student Musical Activities (CPSMA) is committed to protecting the privacy and accuracy of your confidential information to the extent possible, subject to provisions of state and federal law. Other than as required by laws that guarantee public access to certain types of information, or in response to subpoenas or other legal instruments that authorize access, personally identifiable information is not shared without your permission.
[H3] Information Collected
CPSMA’s web site may collect personal information such as name, address, email address, telephone number(s), and/or performing arts interests. Furnishing the specifically designated information requested on our web ticket purchase or donation forms, including name, full address, email address, and credit card payment information is necessary for online purchase and to process all tax-deductible donations. Full name and address are also collected for purposes of fulfilling brochure requests via online form.
CPSMA servers typically collect, at least temporarily, the following information: Internet Protocol (IP) address of computer being used; web pages requested; referring web page; browser used; date and time. CPSMA may collect statistics identifying particular IP addresses from which our websites are accessed.
[H3] Use of Collected Information
CPSMA may use personal information such as name as mailing address collected from websites for the purpose of future communication back to online enrollees, in order to keep you informed of additional CPSMA activities or other related types of events, but only if you are provided the opportunity to opt out of that type of use.
CPSMA may use personal information such as email address for the purpose of future communication back to online enrollees regarding a current or prior online purchase. With the exception of the initial confirmation email regarding an online purchase, you are given the opportunity to opt-out of any further business email communications from CPSMA.
Individuals who make a purchase with Cal Performances will be automatically subscribed to our Email Club and may receive communications via email and postal mail. Y

UC Berkeley Students2026-05-11T12:52:35-07:00
[H1] UCB Students
Cal Performances is one of the world’s premier performing arts presenters for music, dance, and theater. Each season (roughly in line with the school year), we bring approximately 80 of the very best music, dance, and theater performances from all over the world right to the UC Berkeley campus—with great deals exclusively for UC Berkeley students to every single event!
[H4] Tickets to the 2026-27 season on sale August 21!
Access to your exclusive UCB student discounts for the 2026-27 season begins August 21! Sign up for our Email Club—and mark yourself as a student—to be the first to know when the discounts are live.
[H2] Want to attend live performances, but not sure where to start? We’ve got you covered!
Discover approximately 80 music, dance, theater, and interdisciplinary performances happening during the school year.
Review your UC Berkeley student discount options.
Join our Email Club—and mark yourself as a student—so you’re notified when you can begin accessing your exclusive UCB student discounts for the 2026–27 Season.
Check out more ways to get involved!
[H2] Discounts for Every Occasion
The variety of Cal Performances’ UC Berkeley student discounts allows you to prioritize what matters most to you when purchasing tickets—flexibility in choosing performances, seat selection, price, and more!
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[H2] More Ways to Get Involved
Want to get deeper into the programming and the community at Cal Performances?
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Lead support for the Golden Bear Circle is provided by the Koret Foundation.
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2026–27 Season2026-04-17T13:54:18-07:00
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[H1] 2026–27 Season Calendar
DOWNLOAD SEASON BROCHURE
[H2] There’s a seat waiting for you at Cal Performances!
Welcome to our 2026–27 season, a celebration capping 120 years of presenting the world’s most exciting live performing arts!

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Dance, Illuminations: "Innocence & Experience"
The Australian Ballet
Oscar© by Christopher Wheeldon

Sep 25–27, 2026
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Recital
Lester Lynch, baritone
Kevin Korth, piano

Sep 27, 2026, 3pm
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Recital
Tom Borrow, piano

Oct 4, 2026, 3pm
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Orchestra & Chamber Music
Takács Quartet with
Jeremy Denk, piano

Oct 11, 2026, 3pm
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Vocal Celebration
Judy Collins
Sweet Judy Blue Eyes:
The Farewell Tour

Oct 18, 2026, 3pm
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Recital
Ben Bliss, tenor
Christopher Allen, piano

Oct 18, 2026, 3pm
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Seasonal Holidays
Mariachi Herencia de México
La Nueva Generación Tour
Día de los Muertos

Oct 23, 2026, 7:30pm
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New Music
Steve Reich at 90:
A Birthday Celebration
Bang on a Can All-Stars
Ensemble Signal

Oct 24, 2026, 7:30pm
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Recital, Early Music
Iestyn Davies, countertenor
Oliver Wass, harps

Oct 25, 2026, 3pm
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Recital
Ema Nikolovska, mezzo-soprano
Sean Shibe, guitar
Orlando Variations

Nov 1, 2026, 3pm
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Early Music
Jean Rondeau, harpsichord
All-French Baroque Program

Nov 8, 2026, 3pm
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Theater, Illuminations: "Innocence & Experience"
William Kentridge’s
The Head & the Load

Nov 12–15, 2026
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Recital
Lise Davidsen, soprano
James Baillieu, piano

Nov 19, 2026, 7:30pm
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New Music
The Complete Philip Glass Piano Etudes

Nov 20, 2026, 7:30pm
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Jazz, Illuminations: "Innocence & Experience"
Jason Moran and the Harlem Hellfighters
James Reese Europe and the Absence of Ruin

Nov 21, 2026, 7:30pm
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Family, Seasonal Holidays
Cirque Kalabanté
WOW (World of Words)

Nov 28–29, 2026
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Dance, Illuminations: "Innocence & Experience", Jazz
Ambrose Akinmusire & Aszure Barton
A a | a B : B E N D

Dec 4–5, 2026
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Dance, Family, Seasonal Holidays
Mark Morris Dance Group
Holidayland
Cal Performances Co-commission

Dec 11–13, 2026
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Jazz, Seasonal Holidays
The Hot Sardines
Holiday Stomp

Dec 17, 2026, 7:30pm
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Vocal Celebration, Seasonal Holidays
San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus
Holiday Spectacular 2026!

Dec 19, 2026
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Recital
Lukas Sternath, piano

Jan 17, 2027, 3pm
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Family
Kodo
One Earth Tour 2027: Luminance

Jan 22–24, 2027
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Orchestra & Chamber Music
Takács Quartet

Jan 24, 2027, 3pm
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Recital
Mitsuko Uchida, piano

Jan 29, 2027, 7:30pm
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Family
Marvel Studios BLACK PANTHER in Concert

Jan 31, 2027
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Orchestra & Chamber Music, New Music
Attacca Quartet with Caroline Shaw

Jan 31, 2027, 3pm
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Dance, Illuminations: "Innocence & Experience"
Compagnie Hervé Koubi
Sol Invictus

Feb 5–6, 2027
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New Music
Eco Ensemble

Feb 6, 2027, 7:30pm
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Early Music, Illuminations: "Innocence & Experience"
Maria Manetti Shrem Great Artist Performance
Henry Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas
Joyce DiDonato, mezzo-soprano
Il Pomo d’Oro Orchestra and Choir

Feb 10, 2027, 7:30pm
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Dance, Seasonal Holidays
Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández
75th Anniversary Tour

Feb 13–14, 2027
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Recital, Seasonal Holidays
Blake Pouliot, violin
Henry Kramer, piano
Follow the Lieder

Feb 14, 2027, 3pm
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Jazz
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

Feb 19, 2027, 7:30pm
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Early Music
J. S. Bach’s St. Matthew Passion
Monteverdi Choir
English Baroque Soloists
Masaaki Suzuki, conductor

Feb 21, 2027, 5pm
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Orchestra & Chamber Music
Danish String Quartet

Feb 21, 2027, 3pm
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New Music
LUNA LAB@10:
Celebrating a Decade of Young Composers

Feb 26, 2027, 7:30pm
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Dance
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo

Feb 27–28, 2027
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Orchestra & Chamber Music
Attacca Quartet

Feb 28, 2027, 3pm
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Orchestra & Chamber Music
Vienna Philharmonic
Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor

Mar 2–4, 2027
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Vocal Celebration
Cheyenne Jackson
That Guy From That Thing

Mar 6, 2027, 7:30pm
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Recital
Behzod Abduraimov, piano

Mar 7, 2027, 3pm
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Orchestra & Chamber Music
David Finckel, cello
Wu Han, piano

Mar 14, 2027, 3pm
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Vocal Celebration
An Evening with Audra McDonald

Mar 20, 2027, 7:30pm
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Early Music, Recital
Théotime Langlois de Swarte, Baroque violin
Thomas Dunford, lute
The Mad Lover

Mar 21, 2027, 3pm
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Orchestra & Chamber Music
Dover Quartet

Apr 4, 2027, 3pm
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Dance
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Apr 6–11, 2027
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Recital
Paul Lewis, piano

Apr 11, 2027, 3pm
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New Music
Aga Khan Master Musicians with Vincent Peirani and Vincent Ségal

Apr 16, 2027, 7:30pm
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Early Music
The Tallis Scholars
Peter Phillips, director
Slings and Arrows…

Apr 16, 2027, 7:30pm
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New Music
Niladri Kumaar
The Space Between the Notes

Apr 17, 2027, 7:30pm
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Orchestra & Chamber Music, Early Music
Le Concert des Nations
Jordi Savall, director
Beethoven Symphonies Nos. 3 & 5

Apr 23, 2027, 7:30pm
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Family
Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

Apr 24, 2027, 7:30pm
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Early Music
The English Concert
Handel’s Alessandro
Harry Bicket, conductor and harpsichord

Apr 25, 2027, 3pm
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Dance, Family
MOMIX
Botanica

May 7–9, 2027
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