San Luis Obispo performing arts events

Fringe Series: String Theory

Sunday, Jul 21 2:00p

See Canyon Fruit Ranch, Avila Beach, San Luis Obispo

Bring a picnic and be amazed as the bucolic site of See Canyon’s beautiful Fruit Ranch becomes a gigantic musical instrument...

Chamber Series: Connections

Friday, Jul 19 7:30p

United Methodist Church, San Luis Obispo

This program of French and Belgian compositions explores the connections among three composers to one violinist...

Festival Orchestra: Beethoven and Tchaikovsky

Saturday, Jul 27 8:00p

Christopher Cohan Center, San Luis Obispo

Soaring and triumphant melodies will fill the hall as the Festival Orchestra returns to the state-of-the-art Christopher Cohan Performing Arts Center...

Circus Vargas presents Magikaria!

Friday, Jun 28 4:30p

Madonna Inn Expo Center, San Luis Obispo

Circus Vargas conjures up an astonishing array of artists in its newest spectacular! Presenting, “Magikaria, A Fantastical Magical Experience!” An amazing production bursting with mystery, magic, m...

Notable Encounter Insight: Dvorak Piano Quartet No. 1 in D major, op. 23

Thursday, Jul 25 5:30p

Slo Botanical Garden Oak Glen Pavilion, San Luis Obispo

Explore the grounds and learn about native plants in the gardens before heading inside the pavilion to enjoy a glass of wine from the Festival favorite wineries...

Chamber Series: Born from Struggle

Monday, Jul 22 7:30p

Cuesta College Cultural and Performing Arts Center, San Luis Obispo

Many great works of art are born from tragedy, strife and struggle...

SLOlio - A Gathering of True Stories at Linnaea’s

Wednesday, Jun 19 7:00p

Linnaea's Cafe and Coffee House, San Luis Obispo

SLOlio, the monthly storytelling events at Linnaea’s Cafe are open to anyone who has a true story to share based on a theme and told without notes...

Festival Orchestra: Baroque in the Mission

Thursday, Jul 18 8:00p

Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, San Luis Obispo

Scott Yoo leads the Festival Orchestra in this program which celebrates baroque music and beyond at the historical setting of Old Mission San Luis Obispo in the heart of downtown...

Festival Mozaic

Tuesday, Jul 16 6:00p

Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo

From Bach and beyond to Mozart and more, our world-class Festival presents diverse programs and dynamic international artists in chamber music and orchestral concerts, early music ensembles, and un...

The Sound of Music at SLO Little Theatre

Friday, Jun 21 7:00p

SLO Little Theatre, San Luis Obispo

The classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical comes to life on the Little Theatre stage! Featuring such beloved songs as "My Favorite Things," "Do Re Mi," "Edelweiss" and of course "Sound of Music," ...

Classical Musicians Doing Un-Classical Things

Wednesday, Jul 17 7:30p

Cuesta College Cultural and Performing Arts Center, San Luis Obispo

Back by popular demand! The versatility of the Festival musicians will be on dazzling display in this evening of music that slips the boundaries of classical music and romps through musical landsca...

California International Choral Festival

Friday, Jul 5 8:00p

Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, San Luis Obispo

Three renowned international choirs, from Germany and Russia, will join the Vocal Arts Ensemble for the 4th Bi-Annual California International Choral Festival from July 5-7, with this evening dedic...

Broadway by the Sea

Saturday, Aug 17 1:00p

Chapman House by the Sea, Pismo Beach

Celebrate summer with an outdoor concert featuring the voices of OperaSLO performing the music of Broadway and more at the Chapman Estate By The Sea...

Inside the Orchestra

Thursday, Jul 18 10:00a

Cuesta College Cultural and Performing Arts Center, San Luis Obispo

Don’t miss your chance to see what it takes to make really great music...

Festival Orchestra: Mozart in the Mission

Tuesday, Jul 23 8:00p

Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, San Luis Obispo

Celebrate the music that has been the heart of the Festival since its beginnings in 1971 at the historic Mission in the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo...

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