 | Forever Tango
Presented by Carpenter Performing Arts Center — Long Beach
Sunday, 12/6/2026 “A company that brings its audiences pure joy.” —The Seattle Times
Sensuous and sophisticated, Forever Tango brings Argentina’s most iconic dance to our stage with world-class performers and an eleven-piece orchestra. Original and traditional music accompany choreography that captures the passion, drama, and culture of tango across time. |
 | Desert Hot Springs Classical Concerts
Presented by Desert Hot Springs Classical Concerts — Desert Hot Springs
1/18/2026 - 12/6/2026 Next performance: Sunday, 12/6/2026 Our concerts feature established professional artists, who are gifted at bringing classical music to life through their performances–inspiring and informing the audience about the music through their fun, insightful, and dynamic presentations. |
 | George Li, piano
Presented by Soka Performing Arts Center — Aliso Viejo
Sunday, 12/6/2026 With effortless grace, poised authority, and brilliant virtuosity far beyond his years, pianist George Li performs a colorful solo program. |
 | Catalyst Candlelight Christmas | December 6 | Long Beach Camerata Singers
Presented by Long Beach Camerata Singers — Long Beach
Sunday, 12/6/2026 Performed entirely a cappella by some of Southern California’s most accomplished vocal professionals, Camerata's Catalyst Chamber ensemble will present an evening of warm holiday classics like “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” in the unfolding glow of candlelight. |
 | George Li, piano
Presented by Philharmonic Society of OC — Aliso Viejo
Sunday, 12/6/2026 With effortless grace, poised authority, and brilliant virtuosity far beyond his years, pianist George Li performs a colorful solo program. |
 | Celebrate the Season: An Epic International Holiday Concert
Presented by The Athena Foundation for the Arts — North Hollywood
Sunday, 12/6/2026 Get ready for a fantastic Musical Journey for the Holidays with Anna Sarkisova, piano, Moni Simeonov, violin, & Francisco Vila, cello. |
 | MEOW MEOW - Feline Festive
Presented by Clark Center for the Performing Arts — Arroyo Grande
Monday, 12/7/2026 Part cabaret, part concert, and part delightfully unpredictable audience encounter, Feline Festive wraps you in musical wonder, peals of laughter, and just the right amount of chaos. |
 | The Holidays with Canadian Brass
Presented by Philharmonic Society of OC — Costa Mesa
Tuesday, 12/8/2026 A Christmas Spectacular |
 | The WIZ
Presented by McCallum Theatre — Palm Desert
12/8/2026 - 12/13/2026 Next performance: Tuesday, 12/8/2026 The Tony® Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back.
THE WIZ returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new tour, direct from Broadway.
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 | Hélène Grimaud
Presented by LA Philharmonic — Los Angeles
Wednesday, 12/9/2026 The pianist celebrated for her extraordinary power and sensitivity performs Beethoven’s and Schubert’s final sonatas. |
 | Simply Beethoven: Dudamel Conducts the Fifth Symphony and Piano Concerto No. 4
Presented by LA Philharmonic — Los Angeles
12/10/2026 - 12/13/2026 Next performance: Thursday, 12/10/2026 A pair of iconic works performed by two of today’s foremost champions of Beethoven. |
 | “Salzburg Connections: Mozart & Michael Haydn”
Presented by Bach Collegium San Diego — La Jolla
12/11/2026 - 12/13/2026 Next performance: Friday, 12/11/2026 Bach Collegium San Diego (BCSD), one of the country's leading baroque ensembles, opens its 2026–27 season with Salzburg Connections, pairing two towering figures of the Salzburg musical world: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Michael Haydn. |
 | “Handel's Messiah • El Mesías, HWV 56”
Presented by Bach Collegium San Diego — San Diego
12/11/2026 - 12/13/2026 Next performance: Friday, 12/11/2026 Bach Collegium San Diego (BCSD), one of the country's leading baroque ensembles, closes out the calendar year with its beloved annual tradition, Handel's Messiah, presented in both English and Spanish. |
 | Sleepless in Seattle In Concert
Presented by San Diego Symphony — San Diego
Friday, 12/11/2026 A North American Premiere Production!
Bruce Kiesling, conductor
San Diego Symphony Orchestra |
 | Meet The Brass: March of the Toys
Presented by San Diego Symphony — San Diego
Saturday, 12/12/2026 Trumpets, French horns, trombones and tubas come to life in this playful, imagination-filled concert for ages 0–5! With the sounds of marching toys, silly horns, and gentle brass melodies, little ones will hear how music can stomp, tiptoe, wiggle and dance. Children are encouraged to march, bounce or simply listen in their own way in this welcoming, sensory-friendly space. |
 | Home Alone 2 In Concert
Presented by San Diego Symphony — San Diego
Saturday, 12/12/2026 Bruce Kiesling, conductor
San Diego Symphony Orchestra |
 | Campana Sobre Campana: Christmas in Mexico
Presented by Musco Center for the Arts — Orange
12/12/2026 - 12/13/2026 Next performance: Saturday, 12/12/2026 Join us for an unforgettable program where every note and every dance step embodies the rich cultural tapestry of Christmas in Mexico! |
 | Celtic Christmas
Presented by Soka Performing Arts Center — Aliso Viejo
Sunday, 12/13/2026 Back by popular demand and quickly becoming a cherished holiday tradition, this annual show is a favorite among Soka Performing Arts Center patrons. This performance will sell out, so get your tickets early! |
 | Happy Hour: Anne-Akiko Meyers
Presented by Salastina — Los Angeles
Sunday, 12/13/2026 Acclaimed violinist Anne-Akiko Meyers joins Brian Lauritzen and Salastina's Resident Artists for an afternoon of conversation and chamber music. |
 | Lukas Sternath, piano
Presented by La Jolla Music Society — La Jolla
Sunday, 12/13/2026 First Prize of the 2022 International ARD Music Competition |