Santa Barbara Symphony - Santa Barbara - Presents:
Santa Barbara Symphony- Romantic Hollywood
2/14/2026 - 2/15/2026 (next performance: Saturday, 2/14/2026)

February 14 & 15, 2026- Valentine’s weekend brings the sweep of cinema’s most romantic melodies. A concert of love themes, stories, and songs from Hollywood classics: Out of Africa, Dr. Zhivago, To Kill a Mockingbird, and more!

San Diego Symphony - San Diego - Presents:
Yefim Bronfman in Recital
Sunday, 2/15/2026

Internationally recognized as one of today's most acclaimed and admired pianists, Yefim Bronfman stands among a handful of artists regularly sought by festivals, orchestras, conductors and recital series. His commanding technique, power and exceptional lyrical gifts are consistently acknowledged by the press and audiences alike. Join him for an evening of piano favorites in this intimate recital.

DAP Health - Palm Springs - Presents:
The Chase 2026
Saturday, 2/21/2026

Honoring Lisa Middleton and adding to the magic, The Temptations will headline this year’s gala. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, winners of multiple Grammys, and the voices behind timeless hits like “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” and “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone,” The Temptations are more than a musical act, they are living history.

Cal State University Fullerton - Fullerton - Presents:
Haochen Zhang, piano
Saturday, 2/28/2026

Since his gold medal win at the Thirteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 2009, Haochen Zhang has captivated audiences in the United States, Europe, and Asia with a unique combination of deep musical sensitivity, fearless imagination, and spectacular virtuosity.

La Jolla Playhouse - La Jolla - Presents:
The Recipe
2/10/2026 - 3/22/2026 (next performance: Tuesday, 2/10/2026)

Before Julia Child became the TV personality that we all know, she careened from Pasadena to New York to Washington D.C. to Ceylon and finally to Paris’s famed Cordon Bleu cooking school. A funny and delicious new play about the early life of an endlessly fascinating character and her path from confusion to discovery, failure to success.

Chance Theater - Anaheim - Presents:
Once
1/23/2026 - 3/1/2026 (next performance: Thursday, 2/12/2026)

On the Cripe Stage… Get ready to experience the heart and soul of Once! This intimate musical, based on the Academy Award-winning film, tells the story of a Dublin street musician and a Czech immigrant whose chance encounter sparks a week-long collaboration full of music, dreams, and unexpected connection.

LA Philharmonic - Los Angeles - Presents:
Dudamel Conducts Beethoven and Lorenz Featuring Yunchan Lim
2/12/2026 - 2/15/2026 (next performance: Thursday, 2/12/2026)

An exploration of Enlightenment ideals through Beethoven and his contemporaries.

La Jolla Music Society - La Jolla - Presents:
Juan Diego Flórez
2/5/2026 - 2/12/2026 (next performance: Thursday, 2/12/2026)

OperaWire says “Juan Diego Flórez is one of the greatest tenors in the world. Of that there can be no doubt.” The reigning “King of the High Cs” brings us a program filled with operatic gems including songs by Rossini, Donizetti, Verdi, Gounod, and Puccini, showcasing why he’s one of the most in-demand tenors singing today.

Rogue Machine - Los Angeles - Presents:
My Son the Playwright
1/30/2026 - 3/1/2026 (next performance: Friday, 2/13/2026)

A Bold and Intimate New Solo Show Penned and Performed by L.A. Cult Icon and Rogue Machine Resident Playwright Justin Tanner

UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music - Los Angeles - Presents:
Camarades – Winter Vivaldi
Friday, 2/13/2026

Join us for the string area's annual Vivaldi concert, featuring first year students as soloists in the intimate Lani Hall.

The Fountain Theatre - Los Angeles - Presents:
Poetry for the People: The June Jordan Experience
1/31/2026 - 3/29/2026 (next performance: Friday, 2/13/2026)

Poetry is a political act in this joyous tribute to one of America’s most fearless writers and human rights activists.

International Classical Concerts of the Desert - Cathedral City - Presents:
Joyce Yang, Piano
Saturday, 2/14/2026

Blessed with “poetic and sensitive pianism” (Washington Post) and a “wondrous sense of color” (San Francisco Classical Voice), Grammy-nominated pianist Joyce Yang captivates audiences with her virtuosity, lyricism, and interpretive sensitivity. She first came to international attention in 2005 when she won the silver medal at the 12th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.

The Soraya - Northridge - Presents:
The Soraya's Fifth Annual Jazz at Naz Festival
1/31/2026 - 2/21/2026 (next performance: Saturday, 2/14/2026)

A jazz epicenter in L.A., Jazz at Naz has showcased major debuts for emerging artists and created a home for the world’s jazz legends such as John Pizzarelli, Branford Marsalis, Chucho Valdés, and more. It’s recognized as one of the best winter jazz festivals on the West Coast & The Soraya is recognized by DownBeat as one of the top jazz venues in the world and a “jazz destination."

Sierra Madre Playhouse - Sierra Madre - Presents:
Violinist Martin Chalifour Begins Sierra Madre Playhouse Residency with Recital
Saturday, 2/14/2026

Sierra Madre Playhouse Presents Music @ the Playhouse: The Romantic Violin: Martin Chalifour

Desert Winds Freedom Band of Palm Springs - Palm Springs - Presents:
Isn't It Romantic
Sunday, 2/15/2026

Join us for our annual Gala Fundraiser and Jazz Concert featuring the Desert Winds Jazz Band! Our annual Jazz Concert and Gala Fundraiser will take place on Valentine's Day weekend, and the Desert Winds Jazz Band will pull at your heartstrings with great jazz and popular tunes like "The Look of Love", "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You", "It Had To Be You" and over a dozen more classic hits.

The Palm Springs Symphony - Palm Springs - Presents:
The New Palm Springs Symphony -From Mozart to Modern
Tuesday, 2/17/2026

Celebrate Fat Tuesday with the Palm Springs Symphony’s vibrant concert, From Mozart to Modern – A Symphony Across Time. Journey through centuries of music, from the elegance of Mozart to bold contemporary masterpieces. This one-night-only event promises rich sounds, rhythmic surprises, and a festive atmosphere to match the Mardi Gras spirit!

LA Opera - Los Angeles - Presents:
Akhnaten
2/28/2026 - 3/22/2026 (next performance: Saturday, 2/28/2026)

Hailed by critics and beloved by audiences, this eagerly anticipated revival transports you to Ancient Egypt in Philip Glass’s enthralling portrait of a trailblazing pharaoh.

Pacific Symphony - Costa Mesa - Presents:
Peter and the Wolf
Saturday, 2/28/2026

Join young Peter on a daring adventure in Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf—a magical introduction to the orchestra where music and storytelling come together in a fun, family-friendly symphonic tale!

McCallum Theatre - Palm Desert - Presents:
McCallum Theatre 2025-2026 Season
9/10/2025 - 5/7/2026 (next performance: Tuesday, 2/10/2026)

McCallum Theatre 2025-2026 Season Get Ready For An Exciting New Season! Expanded Program – Over 20 Brand New Shows! 8 Broadway Shows – McCallum Audience Favorites – Classical – Dance – Comedy – Cabaret and much more!

Spreckels Organ Society - San Diego - Presents:
Spreckels Organ in Balboa Park
12/14/2025 - 12/20/2026 (next performance: Sunday, 2/15/2026)

Sunday Concerts 2pm A relaxed and fun way to enjoy one of the most iconic venues in San Diego. Always free and open to the public: All Year Round Shine or Rain 1 Hour long performances Wide variety of Styles from Early Music to Popular Always a major Bach work every week Check weekly program for details