396 listings in 28 counties. Theater, concerts, dance and comedy. Details can change. Check with the venue before you go. This is page 2 of 2, with 11 counties and 190 listings.
✓ Every listing links to its source · Updated
Outings near you
San Diego County
9 picks
Section: Arts and showsevent
GRIM at La Jolla Playhouse
Oct 27 – Dec 6, 2026
World-premiere musical about the Grim Reaper's daughter, with choreography by Hamilton's Andy Blankenbuehler. Best availability from Nov 24. Book by Joey Orton and Brad Silnutzer, music and lyrics by Petro AP, Scott Hoying, Joey Orton and Brad Silnutzer; directed by Sammi Cannold.
Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! at The Old Globe
November 4 - December 31, 2026
The Old Globe's whimsical family-favorite musical returns for its 29th year, turning the stage into snow-covered Who-ville. Running time one hour and 20 minutes, no intermission; ages 3+ except at 10:30am all-ages shows. Wheelchair seating and assistive listening in all theatres; group rates for 15 or more.
Dates
November 4 - December 31, 2026
Ages
Ages 3+: children under the age of three will not be permitted, except at the 10:30 am all-ages performances
Ebenezer Scrooge's BIG San Diego Christmas Show at The Old Globe
November 20 - December 27, 2026
A fast, funny Dickens mash-up with a comic local twist, packed with music and laughter for audiences of all ages (5 and up). Running time one hour and 15 minutes; wheelchair seating and assistive listening available, plus group rates for 10 or more.
Dates
November 20 - December 27, 2026
Ages
Ages 5+: children under the age of five are not permitted
Lamb's Players' holiday tradition since 1978, "The Tradition That's Different Every Year," at its Resident Theatre in Coronado's historic Spreckels Building. Tickets are $20 less Nov 20 - Dec 6.
Cygnet's annual, visually stunning staging of Dickens' tale of hope and redemption, a holiday tradition for the whole family (ages 5+), at The Joan in Liberty Station. About 2 hours with one intermission; wheelchair and ADA seating by request.
Dates
November 24 - December 24, 2026
Ages
Children younger than 5 not permitted in the theater
A 90-minute, all-singing, all-dancing holiday celebration of festive classics with spectacular choreography at The Joan in Liberty Station. Ages 5+; wheelchair and ADA seating by request.
Dates
December 2 - December 24, 2026
Ages
Children younger than 5 not permitted in the theater
The legendary, Grammy-winning Count Basie Orchestra brings a night of warm jazz and Christmas classics like "Let It Snow" and "Silent Night" to Jacobs Music Center.
Dates
Thursday, December 17, 2026
Hours
7:30pm
Where
Jacobs Music Center, 1245 Seventh Ave., San Diego, CA 92101
Free Sunday Organ Concerts at Spreckels Organ Pavilion
Free
Free year-round Sunday concerts on the world's largest outdoor pipe organ, played by San Diego Civic Organist Raúl Prieto Ramírez. The pavilion seats 2,400 with wheelchair access.
Hours
Sundays 2-3pm
Cost
Free
Where
Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
South Pacific Dance Co. presents Hawaiian singer-songwriter Kalani Pe'a, a four-time Grammy winner in Regional Roots and an eight-time Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner.
A multimedia concert by songwriter and scholar Dr. Julian Saporiti that blends original music, storytelling, archival images, field recordings and historical research about Asian American communities, refugees and immigrants.
Dates
Nov 4, 2026
Hours
7:30pm
Cost
$20 general admission; $5 college students and under 18; free for UC Merced and Merced College students with ID
Where
The Art Kamangar Center at The Merced Theatre, 301 W. Main St., Merced, CA 95340
Marie's Nutcracker comes to life on Christmas Eve in a production with 40 dancers, more than 150 hand-sewn costumes and hand-crafted sets. Runs 1 hour 40 minutes with a 20-minute intermission; ages 2 and up.
Ninety minutes of improvised comedy and song built on audience suggestions, from cast members of Whose Line Is It Anyway?: Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis and Joel Murray. All ages welcome; some PG-13 language.
Dates
Friday, February 5, 2027
Hours
7:30pm
Cost
Ticket prices not listed
Where
Merced Theatre, 301 W. Main Street, Merced, CA 95340
Denver-born alternative rock band Nineteen Minutes Later, known for atmospheric arrangements and emotive songwriting, on their run of historic theatres across the West.
Dates
Friday, February 19, 2027
Hours
8pm
Cost
Ticket prices not listed
Where
Merced Theatre, 301 W. Main Street, Merced, CA 95340
Electric Root: Let Love Lead at the Merced Theatre
Thursday, February 25, 2027
UC Merced Arts presents a Black History Month concert celebrating Black music, led by vocalists Brianna Thomas, C. Anthony Bryant and Charenee Wade, with songs by artists including Nina Simone and Aretha Franklin.
Dates
Thursday, February 25, 2027
Hours
7:30pm
Cost
General admission $20; student/child $5; free for UC Merced and Merced College students
Where
The Art Kamangar Center at the Merced Theatre, 301 W. Main Street, Merced, CA 95340
Live local bands every weekend at Jessie's Grove Winery in Lodi: Friday "After Hours" sets, Saturday shows and laid-back Sunday afternoons under the heated pavilion. Food trucks or charcuterie on site; no outside alcohol. Bring lawn chairs for open seating or reserve a table.
Dates
Most Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, November 1 - December 27, 2026, plus Thursday, December 31 (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day; see the calendar for each date)
Thursday Night Music and Food at Oak Farm Vineyards
Thursdays, November 5, 12 and 19, 2026
Live music in the winery courtyard with no cover: Love and Honey on November 5, Dana D on November 12 and Jeff Carl on November 19, with classic rock, country and blues favorites. Seating is first come, first served.
Dates
Thursdays, November 5, 12 and 19, 2026
Hours
5-8pm
Cost
No cover
Where
Oak Farm Vineyards, 23627 N DeVries Rd, Lodi, CA 95242
Billed as the largest Nutcracker production in North America, the 34th annual tour launches in Stockton with an international cast, acrobatics and larger-than-life puppetry set to Tchaikovsky's score.
Dates
Nov 8, 2026
Hours
Doors 2pm; show 3pm
Cost
Tickets from $35
Where
Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E. Main St., Stockton, CA 95202
In its 100th year, the Symphony and conductor Peter Jaffe perform Verdi, Puccini, Rossini and Ponchielli with soprano Bianca Orsi and baritone Roberto Perlas Gomez, closing with Respighi's Pines of Rome and offstage brass.
Dates
Nov 8, 2026
Hours
2:30pm
Cost
Ticketed; prices not published online
Where
Warren Atherton Auditorium, San Joaquin Delta College, 5151 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA 95207
Cascada de Flores: La Ofrenda Musical at the Manteca Library
Friday, November 13, 2026Ages All ages
A bilingual, participatory performance exploring Día de los Muertos traditions from Mexico and Central America through song, dance, personal stories and many musical instruments.
Dates
Friday, November 13, 2026
Hours
3:30 pm–4:30 pm
Ages
All ages
Cost
Ticket prices not listed
Where
Manteca Branch Library, 320 W. Center St., Manteca, CA 95336
An afternoon of live music by the Bob Stanley Band, wine and friends in Lodi wine country; wine by the glass or bottle only (no tasting flights). Bring a picnic; well-behaved dogs are welcome.
Dates
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Hours
1-4pm
Dogs
Well-behaved dogs are welcome.
Where
Heritage Oak Winery, 10112 E Woodbridge Rd, Acampo, CA 95220
The Lodi Community Concert Association presents this Canadian quartet reviving the original rock and roll of the '50s and '60s, from Chuck Berry to Buddy Holly.
Dates
Nov 20, 2026
Hours
7pm
Cost
$29
Where
Charlene Powers Lange Theatre, Hutchins Street Square, 125 S. Hutchins St., Lodi, CA 95240
Stand-up from Dewayne "Insane Wayne" Jackson, who returned to comedy after being paralyzed in a shooting, with opener Juan Carlos and host Roman Guzman.
Dates
Nov 21, 2026
Hours
7pm
Cost
$25 (includes $4 fee)
Where
Studio Theatre, Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 N. Central Ave., Tracy, CA 95376
Lincoln Center's Swing into the Holidays at the Grand Theatre
Monday, November 30, 2026
An evening of favorite songs from holiday movies, traditional carols and more, featuring 3x Juno-winning vocalist Caity Gyorgy and vocalist and bandleader Christian Wiggs, with sing-alongs and hits like "Baby it's Cold Outside" and "All I want for Christmas is You."
Dates
Monday, November 30, 2026
Hours
8pm
Cost
$35-$50 ($4 per ticket fee included)
Where
Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Avenue, Tracy, CA 95376
Central West Ballet's holiday tradition follows Clara to the Land of the Sugar Plum Fairy, including a sensory-friendly performance. On Dec 5, Central Ave. is closed for the farmers market and parade.
Dates
Dec 4, 2026 – Dec 5, 2026
Hours
Fri Dec 4 2pm (sensory-friendly) and 7pm; Sat Dec 5 1pm
Cost
$27-$69 (includes $4 fee)
Where
Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 N. Central Ave., Tracy, CA 95376
A festive concert with American Idol finalist Filo Ebid and the Stockton Youth Chorale: Sleigh Ride, O Holy Night, Symph-Hanukkah, music from The Nutcracker and Frozen, and a carol sing-along.
Dates
Dec 5, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026
Hours
Sat Dec 5 6pm; Sun Dec 6 2:30pm
Cost
Ticketed; prices not published online
Where
Warren Atherton Auditorium, San Joaquin Delta College, 5151 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA 95207
The long-running holiday drag tour, hosted by Nina West, with an all-new lineup of RuPaul's Drag Race stars, costumes, comedy and festive surprises. Ages 18 and up; 20-minute intermission.
Dates
Dec 11, 2026
Hours
Doors 7pm; show 8pm
Cost
Tickets from $34; $99 meet-and-greet add-on (6-7pm) sold separately
Where
Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E. Main St., Stockton, CA 95202
The Buena Vista Social Club Orchestra at the Gallo Center
Thursday, November 5, 2026
The Cuban music repertory ensemble, with a revolving lineup of musicians from groups like The Buena Vista Social Club, AfroCuban All Stars and the bands of Celia Cruz and Omara Portuondo.
Dates
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Hours
7:30 pm
Cost
$39–$79 plus $9.00 fees
Where
Mary Stuart Rogers Theater, Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I Street, Modesto, CA 95354
The Billy Joel Legacy: A Tribute Experience at the Gallo Center
Saturday, November 7, 2026
A celebration of the singer-songwriter's greatest hits and the story of the man behind the melodies, from the producers of The Simon and Garfunkel Story.
Dates
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Hours
7:30 pm
Cost
$39–$99 plus $9.00 fees
Where
Mary Stuart Rogers Theater, Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I Street, Modesto, CA 95354
GK Music presents: Beetlejuice Jr. at The State Theatre
Nov 10 – Nov 11, 2026
Based on the blockbuster motion picture turned Broadway musical, Beetlejuice JR. tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose new house is haunted by a recently deceased couple and Beetlejuice. Run time 75 minutes. Downtown parking is available for free for two hours.
Dates
Tuesday, November 10 and Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Hours
Tuesday 8pm; Wednesday 7pm
Cost
Ticket prices not listed; see Buy Tickets on the event page
Where
The State Theatre, 1307 J Street, Modesto, CA 95354
Uncle Lonny presents: Super Diamond at The State Theatre
Friday, November 13, 2026
Super Diamond, featuring Surreal Neil, an uncanny tribute to Neil Diamond, delivers a glittering, smoke-filled show performing Neil Diamond's hits with a rock edge. Wheelchair spaces and accessible seats at the top of both ramps; walkers can be stored during the show. No ADA parking spot outside the theater. Downtown parking is available for free for two hours.
Dates
Friday, November 13, 2026
Hours
Doors 6pm; show 7pm
Cost
Ticket prices not listed; see Buy Tickets on the event page
Where
The State Theatre, 1307 J Street, Modesto, CA 95354
Meredith Willson's The Music Man at the Gallo Center
Nov 17 – Nov 18, 2026
The six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy about fast-talking salesman Harold Hill, who cons River City, Iowa, into buying instruments for a boys' band.
Dates
Tuesday, November 17 and Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Hours
7:00 pm
Cost
$59–$139 plus $9.00 fees
Where
Mary Stuart Rogers Theater, Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I Street, Modesto, CA 95354
A world premiere play by Nick Zagone: a man on the run sits down at the counter of a diner, but as he tells his story, something just isn't adding up. Based on the 1945 film and the 1939 novel, it brings film noir to the stage.
Dates
Friday, November 20 - Sunday, December 6, 2026
Hours
Opening Friday, November 20, 7:30pm; closing Sunday, December 6, 5pm
Cost
Ticket prices not listed; see Buy Tickets on the event page
Where
Prospect Theater Project, 1214 K Street, Modesto, CA 95354
Sarod Trilogy: Amjad Ali Khan, Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash at the Gallo Center
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Sarod master Amjad Ali Khan and his sons Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bangash, a seven-generation lineage of sarod mastery, honor the traditions of Indian classical music.
Dates
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Hours
7:00 pm
Cost
$49–$69 plus $9.00 fees
Where
Foster Family Theater, Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I Street, Modesto, CA 95354
Tommy Castro and the Pain Killers: Closer to the Bone at The State Theatre
Friday, November 27, 2026
Multiple award-winning, California-based blues and rock guitarist and singer Tommy Castro and the Pain Killers play songs from Closer To The Bone, a straight-ahead blues record. Wheelchair spaces and accessible seats at the top of both ramps; walkers can be stored during the show. No ADA parking spot outside the theater. Downtown parking is available for free for two hours.
Dates
Friday, November 27, 2026
Hours
Doors 6pm; show 7pm
Cost
$29, $40 and $50
Where
The State Theatre, 1307 J Street, Modesto, CA 95354
We Own The Laughs Modesto presents: Jack Jr at The State Theatre
Saturday, November 28, 2026Ages 18+
An 18+ Thanksgiving weekend comedy night with headliner Jack Jr. and stand-up comedy from Ilina Cortes, Tyson Paul and Julian Gonzalez, hosted by 209 native Gabe Alexander. Snacks and adult beverages available at concessions. Downtown parking is available for free for two hours.
Dates
Saturday, November 28, 2026
Hours
Doors 7pm; show 8pm
Ages
18+
Cost
Ticket prices not listed; see Buy Tickets on the event page
Where
The State Theatre, 1307 J Street, Modesto, CA 95354
Hell's Belles, an all-female band of dedicated AC/DC fanatics, deliver authentic AC/DC in sound and spirit; Murdershow opens. Downtown parking is available for free for two hours.
Dates
Friday, December 4, 2026
Hours
Doors 7pm; show 8pm
Cost
Ticket prices not listed; see Buy Tickets on the event page
Where
The State Theatre, 1307 J Street, Modesto, CA 95354
Central West Ballet's holiday tradition follows Clara to the Land of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Separately ticketed Sugar Plum Fairy Parties on stage after select performances let children meet the characters.
Dates
Dec 11, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026
Hours
Dec 11 7pm; Dec 12 2pm and 7pm; Dec 13 2pm; Dec 19 2pm and 7pm; Dec 20 2pm
Cost
Ticketed; prices not published online
Where
Mary Stuart Rogers Theater, Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I Street, Modesto, CA 95354
Traditional Christmas hymns and carols by the MSO, MSO Chorus, Opus Handbell Ensemble and Central Valley Youth Chorus in a church decorated with candlelight. Printed tickets required; doors open no earlier than 7pm.
Dates
Dec 15, 2026
Hours
8pm
Cost
Assigned seating. VIP $66 adults, $26 youth 17 and under; standard $48 adults, $16 youth (online or phone, includes $6 fee); $6 less in person
Where
St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 1200 Maze Blvd., Modesto, CA
Nut in Jazz!: Central West Ballet's Big Band Holiday Night at the Gallo Center
Friday, December 18, 2026
Central West Ballet's one-night Nutcracker in Jazz: big band sounds and holiday jazz, a companion to its Nutcracker run, with a lobby reception after the show included in the ticket.
Dates
Friday, December 18, 2026
Hours
7:00 pm
Cost
$50–$78 plus $9.00 fees
Where
Mary Stuart Rogers Theater, Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I Street, Modesto, CA 95354
Strut Performing Arts presents The Twelve Gifts of Christmas at The State Theatre
Dec 18 – Dec 20, 2026
An original holiday spectacular inspired by The Twelve Days of Christmas, with student dancers, instructors and guests from throughout the Central Valley in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, comedy and storytelling. Gather your family and friends; buy tickets well in advance, as shows nearly sell out. Downtown parking is available for free for two hours.
Dates
Friday, December 18 - Sunday, December 20, 2026
Hours
December 18 and 19: doors 6pm, show 7pm; December 20: doors 1pm, show 2pm
Cost
Ticket prices not listed; see Buy Tickets on the event page
Where
The State Theatre, 1307 J Street, Modesto, CA 95354
PTP's Radio Cavalcade: Holiday Memories at Prospect Theater Project
Dec 19 – Dec 20, 2026
A staged reading of classic radio episodes, complete with live music and sound effects: this December cavalcade features "Father Knows Best: Christmas Program" and "A Christmas Memory", based on Truman Capote's story.
Dates
Saturday, December 19 and Sunday, December 20, 2026
Hours
Saturday 7:30pm; Sunday 5pm
Cost
Ticket prices not listed; see Buy Tickets on the event page
Where
Prospect Theater Project, 1214 K Street, Modesto, CA 95354
Alonzo King's choreography infuses classical ballet with new expressive potential, performed by world-class dancers. A pre-show Balcony Talk is free to ticket holders.
Dates
Saturday, January 23, 2027
Hours
7:00 pm
Cost
$39–$89 plus $9.00 fees
Where
Mary Stuart Rogers Theater, Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I Street, Modesto, CA 95354
Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat – Live on Stage! at the Gallo Center
Wednesday, January 27, 2027Ages Whole family
The National Theatre of Britain's 2009 stage adaptation of the Dr. Seuss classic, with Thing One and Thing Two. Bring the whole family; all patrons including children must have a ticket.
Dates
Wednesday, January 27, 2027
Hours
6:30 pm
Ages
Whole family
Cost
$39–$69 plus $9.00 fees
Where
Mary Stuart Rogers Theater, Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I Street, Modesto, CA 95354
Acrobats perform gravity-defying moves and human pyramids to live Afro-Jazz, percussion and kora, sharing the beauty, youth and artistry of African culture.
Dates
Friday, February 19, 2027
Hours
7:30 pm
Cost
$39–$79 plus $9.00 fees
Where
Mary Stuart Rogers Theater, Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I Street, Modesto, CA 95354
Emmet Cahill, Neil Byrne, Damian McGinty and Ronan Scolard, backed by the Celtic Thunder band, perform songs celebrating their Irish and Scottish heritage on the group's 18th North American tour.
Dates
Oct 24, 2026
Hours
7pm
Cost
$55-$99. Online and phone orders add a $4.50 convenience fee.
Where
Sunset Center, San Carlos St at Ninth Ave, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
The Texas singer, composer and actor, a four-time GRAMMY winner, performs with his Small Large Band, drawing on country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues.
Dates
Oct 30, 2026
Hours
7pm
Cost
$96-$181. Online and phone orders add a $4.50 convenience fee.
Where
Sunset Center, San Carlos St at Ninth Ave, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A benefit concert: Broken Social Scene joined by violinist Edwin Huizinga and Monterey High School Music students. All ticket revenue goes to the Monterey High Music program.
Dates
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Hours
4pm
Cost
Ticket prices not listed
Where
Golden State Theatre, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA 93940
GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Perla Batalla performs her tribute to her longtime friend and mentor Leonard Cohen, with small-table cabaret seating in Sunset Center's Studio 105.
Dates
Nov 12, 2026
Hours
7pm
Cost
$75 general admission. Online and phone orders add a $4.50 convenience fee.
Where
Sunset Center, San Carlos St at Ninth Ave, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
PacRep Theatre's production of the musical based on the true story of Gander, Newfoundland, hosting stranded travelers after September 11. Runs 2 hours 30 minutes with one intermission; recommended for ages 10 and up. The Dec 5 show is ASL interpreted.
Dates
Nov 19 - Dec 20
Hours
Thu-Sat 7:30pm (no Thu Nov 26); Sun 2pm
Cost
$46 general, $36 seniors 65+, $26 teachers/military, $13 students, $8 under 12 ($5-$22 at Nov 19-20 previews), plus $3 facility fee and up to $3 box office fee
Where
Founders Theatre, Golden Bough Playhouse, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Music Director Jayce Ogren leads Schubert's Symphony No. 5, the world premiere of Chen Yi's Toward the Future with pianists Ran Dank and Soyeon Kate Lee, and selections from Dvorak's Slavonic Dances. 95 minutes with a 20-minute intermission.
Dates
Nov 21-22
Hours
Sat 7:30pm; Sun 3pm
Cost
$50-$90; $12 students, teachers and military (Tier 3 only)
Where
Sunset Center, San Carlos St at Ninth Ave, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
The Music of Hey Arnold! Live at the Golden State Theatre
Friday, November 27, 2026
Celebrate thirty years of Hey Arnold with creator Craig Bartlett and composer Jim Lang, the team behind the show's iconic music. A VIP experience adds stories and a Q&A with Craig and Jim.
Dates
Friday, November 27, 2026
Hours
7pm
Cost
Ticket prices not listed
Where
Golden State Theatre, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA 93940
Students of PacRep's Peppy Garner & Darnell Whitt School of Performing Arts stage the musical based on the animated holiday special, outdoors at the Forest Theater. Runs 1 hour 30 minutes with one intermission; ages 4 and up. The Dec 19 show is ASL interpreted.
Dates
Weekends Nov 28 - Dec 20
Hours
Sat-Sun 3pm
Cost
$25 general and seniors, $20 teachers/military, $13 students, $8 under 12, plus $3 facility fee and up to $3 box office fee
Circle Jerks, the American hardcore punk band formed in 1979 in Los Angeles by former Black Flag vocalist Keith Morris and Redd Kross guitarist Greg Hetson.
Dates
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Hours
7:00 pm (time listed by the theatre)
Ages
Ages not listed
Cost
Ticket prices not listed
Where
Golden State Theatre, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA 93940
Chamber Music Monterey Bay presents the GRAMMY-nominated string quartet in Haydn, Kevin Puts, Puccini and Ginastera, with a pre-concert talk at 6:30pm.
Dates
Dec 5, 2026
Hours
7:30pm
Cost
Ticketed; prices not published online
Where
Sunset Center, San Carlos St at Ninth Ave, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Ukulele virtuoso and composer Jake Shimabukuro, known for fast and complex finger work that mixes jazz, blues, funk, rock, bluegrass, classical, folk and flamenco.
Dates
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
Hours
7pm
Cost
Ticket prices not listed
Where
Golden State Theatre, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA 93940
Pianist Benny Green, who grew up in Berkeley and whom Oscar Peterson named as his protégé in 1992, plays Kuumbwa; he has focused on solo piano performance since 2020.
Dates
Monday, November 30, 2026
Hours
7:00 pm (doors and dinner 6:00 pm)
Ages
All ages
Cost
$46.62 advance, $52.50 at the door, $42.00 members, $26.25 students (all-in pricing)
Where
Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320-2 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Isaiah J. Thompson – A Guaraldi Holiday at Kuumbwa Jazz
Tuesday, December 8, 2026Ages All ages
Juilliard-trained pianist Isaiah J. Thompson, a member of the John Pizzarelli Trio since 2019, plays A Guaraldi Holiday: a program celebrating the beloved holiday compositions of Vince Guaraldi.
Dates
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Hours
7:00 pm (doors and dinner 6:00 pm)
Ages
All ages
Cost
$40.79 advance, $42.00 at the door, $36.75 members, $21.00 students (all-in pricing)
Where
Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320-2 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
A free noon-time concert in the monthly Munching with Mozart series: "All Roads Lead to London" with Scott Wilkinson on recorder and Penny Hanna on viola da gamba.
Dates
Friday, December 18, 2026
Hours
12:10pm-12:50pm
Cost
Free
Where
Downtown Branch Library, 224 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Mother Lode Friends of Music presents cellist Susan Lamb Cook, soprano Carrie Hennessy and pianist Jennifer Reason in a warm program of Rebecca Clarke, Amy Beach, Massenet and Gounod.
Dates
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Hours
3pm
Cost
$20 per person (cash or check at the door)
Where
Sutter Creek Theater, 44 Main Street, Sutter Creek, CA
On The Farce Day of Christmas at Volcano Theatre Company
Nov 6 – Dec 13, 2026
Holiday comedy in the intimate Cobblestone Theatre: to keep her mother from finding out she's divorced, Wendy pays her ex to pose as her husband for the holidays, and havoc ensues.
Dates
Nov 6, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026
Cost
No fee listed; tickets sold online
Where
Volcano Theatre Company, 16121 Main Street, Volcano, CA 95689
The six-member America Made Band pays tribute to Toby Keith with a night of country music, patriotism and party anthems. Open seating; beer and wine available.
Dates
Nov 14, 2026
Hours
Doors 6:30pm; show 7pm
Cost
$30 advance; $35 day of show
Where
Sutter Creek Theater, 44 Main Street, Sutter Creek, CA
Family holiday play by Ken and Jack Ludwig staged in Baker Street West's immersive Victorian London setting. The theatre is up 30+ stairs with no elevator.
Dates
Nov 27, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026
Hours
Fridays 7pm; Saturday and Sunday matinees 2pm
Cost
No fee listed; tickets via the box office link
Where
Baker Street West, 108 Summit Street, Jackson, CA 95642
Lacy J Dalton's Country Christmas Show with Dale Poune
Nov 28, 2026
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Lacy J. Dalton, a North American Country Music Association International Hall of Fame inductee, kicks off the holidays with Christmas music and her country songs. Open seating; beer and wine available.
Dates
Nov 28, 2026
Hours
Doors 6:30pm; show 7pm
Cost
$30 advance; $35 day of show
Where
Sutter Creek Theater, 44 Main Street, Sutter Creek, CA
A Christmas holiday show of classic 1950s and '60s rock and roll, fronted by Frankie Adele, former lead singer of the original Sha Na Na. Open seating; beer and wine available.
Dates
Dec 5, 2026
Hours
Doors 6:30pm; show 7pm
Cost
$30 advance; $35 day of show
Where
Sutter Creek Theater, 44 Main Street, Sutter Creek, CA
Holiday Live Music Friday with the Jason Weeks Duo at Rombauer Vineyards
Friday, December 18, 2026
Close out the year with the Jason Weeks Duo bringing festive cheer to the vineyard, plus food-truck bites and local vendors to celebrate the holiday season.
Dates
Friday, December 18, 2026
Hours
11am-4pm
Where
Rombauer Vineyards, 12225 Steiner Rd, Plymouth, CA 95669
Coco Montoya: Master Blues Rocker at Sutter Creek Theater
Saturday, January 9, 2027
Award-winning blues guitarist and soul-deep singer Coco Montoya, a protégé of Albert Collins, plays the intimate 215-seat historic theater. His last show here sold out.
Dates
Saturday, January 9, 2027
Hours
Doors 6:30pm; show 7pm
Cost
$35 advance; $41 day of show
Where
Sutter Creek Theater, 44 Main Street, Sutter Creek, CA
Sourdough Slim and Robert Armstrong: Last of the Vaudeville Cowboys at Sutter Creek Theater
Saturday, January 16, 2027
A rollicking evening of humor and song as yodeling cowboy Sourdough Slim and string wizard Robert Armstrong revive country blues, vintage jazz and cowboy classics with vaudevillian flair.
Dates
Saturday, January 16, 2027
Hours
Doors 6:30pm; show 7pm
Cost
$24 advance; $28 day of show
Where
Sutter Creek Theater, 44 Main Street, Sutter Creek, CA
Black Irish Band: The Wild West Whiskey Show at Sutter Creek Theater
Friday, January 22, 2027
Gold Country's own Black Irish Band brings 35 years of up-beat acoustic folk: Irish, Scottish, Italian and American songs, maritime and railroad tunes and Western ballads that appeal to all ages.
Dates
Friday, January 22, 2027
Hours
Doors 7:30pm; show 8pm
Cost
$20 advance; $23 day of show
Where
Sutter Creek Theater, 44 Main Street, Sutter Creek, CA
The Damn Liars with Burke: Roots Rock n Roll at Sutter Creek Theater
Saturday, January 30, 2027
Northern California's Chuck Bradley and The Damn Liars bring vintage rock and roll, outlaw country and roadhouse blues, with Sacramento country-rock band Burke opening.
Dates
Saturday, January 30, 2027
Hours
Doors 7:30pm; show 8pm
Cost
$20 advance; $23 day of show
Where
Sutter Creek Theater, 44 Main Street, Sutter Creek, CA
A tribute to the supergroup that never played live, with Wilburys hits like Handle With Care and End of the Line plus favorites from Harrison, Petty, Orbison, Dylan and Lynne. Back by popular demand after a sold-out show.
Dates
Saturday, February 27, 2027
Hours
Doors 6:30pm; show 7pm
Cost
$31 advance; $36 day of show
Where
Sutter Creek Theater, 44 Main Street, Sutter Creek, CA
A family musical based on Dav Pilkey's Dog Man books, following the crime-fighter with the head of a dog and the body of a police officer against villains including Flippy the cyborg fish and Petey the cat.
Dates
Oct 29, 2026
Hours
6:30pm
Cost
$37-$57
Where
Laxson Auditorium, Chico State, corner of W. 1st and Salem streets, Chico, CA 95929
A Halloween-themed bluegrass show on Friday, Oct 30 by the Santa Cruz band. Doors 6pm; mix of standing room and first-come seating; food available for purchase.
Dates
Fri Oct 30, 2026
Hours
7pm
Cost
$27.37-$43.20 with fees (Eventbrite)
Where
Big Room, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., 1075 East 20th Street, Chico, CA 95928
A holiday double bill. A Krampus Carol is a wickedly funny holiday play in which Santa's jolly reign is challenged by Krampus, the horned, mischief-loving creature of European folklore. A VHS Christmas Carol is an entirely sung-through one-act musical that tells A Christmas Carol with 80s synth-pop music.
A ticketed Chico State Music, Theatre and Dance production of The Thanksgiving Play in the Larry Wismer Theatre; contact the University Box Office for tickets.
Dates
November 12-18, 2026
Cost
Ticket prices not listed
Where
Larry Wismer Theatre, Chico State, 400 W 1st St, Chico, CA 95929
An evening of flamenco with Adam Del Monte, an internationally acclaimed flamenco guitarist and Hollywood session musician, at monca, the Museum of Northern California Art.
Two nights with the Los Angeles band, three-time GRAMMY winners, blending Latin, hip-hop, funk, reggae and rock. Early access 5:30pm, general doors 6pm.
Dates
Thu-Fri Nov 19-20, 2026
Hours
7pm
Cost
$37.93-$53.75 per night with fees (Eventbrite)
Where
Big Room, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., 1075 East 20th Street, Chico, CA 95928
Two nights of Americana with bluegrass roots from the California band led by brothers Ben and Alex Morrison; each night sold separately. Early access 5:30pm, general doors 6pm.
Dates
Thu-Fri Dec 3-4, 2026
Hours
7pm
Cost
$37.93-$53.75 per night with fees (Eventbrite)
Where
Big Room, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., 1075 East 20th Street, Chico, CA 95928
Chico Community Ballet presents The Land of Oz at Laxson Auditorium
January 29-31, 2027
Chico Community Ballet's entirely original full-length ballet, inspired by the beloved world of Oz, travels from Munchkinland to the Emerald City and the yellow brick road between.
Dates
January 29-31, 2027
Hours
January 29 at 6:30 pm; January 30 at 1:00 pm and 6:30 pm; January 31 at 1:00 pm
Cost
$24 – $34
Where
Laxson Auditorium, Chico State, 400 W 1st St, Chico, CA 95929
Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández at Laxson Auditorium
February 10, 2027
The internationally acclaimed Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández presents the traditions, music and dance of México, as it has for more than 70 years.
Dates
February 10, 2027
Hours
7:30 pm
Cost
$40 – $60
Where
Laxson Auditorium, Chico State, 400 W 1st St, Chico, CA 95929
The original 1966 Broadway version of the musical about Charity Hope Valentine, a hopelessly romantic dance hall hostess in New York City, with music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Dorothy Fields and a book by Neil Simon.
Dates
February 12-28, 2027
Cost
Ticket prices not listed
Where
Chico Theater Company, 166 Eaton Road, Chico, CA 95973
Cirque Kalabanté: WOW (World of Words) at Laxson Auditorium
March 3, 2027
A performance that blends storytelling, music, dance and acrobatics into a celebration of connection and shared humanity, inspired by African traditions and contemporary movement.
Dates
March 3, 2027
Hours
6:30 pm
Cost
$34 – $54
Where
Laxson Auditorium, Chico State, 400 W 1st St, Chico, CA 95929
Lake County Theatre Company and Mendocino College present the Howard Ashman and Alan Menken musical, a romantic comedy set in a florist's shop on Skid Row.
Dates
Oct 23-Nov 1, 2026
Hours
Fri-Sat 7pm; Sun 2pm
Cost
$27-$32 in advance; $32-$37 at the door
Where
Soper Reese Theatre, 275 South Main Street, Lakeport, CA 95453
A fundraiser for the local dance group with a red carpet, dancing, charcuterie and photos, plus a preview of the company's 2027 competition dances. Open seating.
Dates
Nov 14, 2026
Hours
6pm
Cost
$40 in advance; $50 at the door
Where
Soper Reese Theatre, 275 South Main Street, Lakeport, CA 95453
The Lake County Symphony's fall concert, conducted by John Parkinson, with an opening performance by the Lake County Adult and Youth Concert Orchestra. Doors 1:30pm.
Dates
Nov 22, 2026
Hours
2pm
Cost
$25-$30 assigned seats; $5 off for LCSA members
Where
Soper Reese Theatre, 275 South Main Street, Lakeport, CA 95453
The Lake County Symphony Association's annual Christmas concert, conducted by John Parkinson, with an opening performance by the Lake County Adult and Youth Concert Orchestra. Doors 1:30pm.
Dates
Dec 20, 2026
Hours
2pm
Cost
$25-$30 assigned seats; $5 off for LCSA members
Where
Soper Reese Theatre, 275 South Main Street, Lakeport, CA 95453
Mendocino Theatre Company stages Joe Landry's adaptation as a live 1940s radio broadcast, directed by Ricci Dedola. Thu Nov 12 is pay what you will. Box office 707-937-4477.
Dates
Nov 5-Dec 13, 2026
Hours
Evenings 7:30pm; Sun matinees 2pm (Nov 15, 22, 29, Dec 6, 13)
Cost
$30; pay what you will Nov 12
Where
Mendocino Theatre Company, 45200 Little Lake St, Mendocino, CA 95460
A world premiere written and directed by Jeremy Daw, in which a lawyer works with a defendant's four personalities to piece together a murder case. Audience Q&A with the writer-director after each performance.
Dates
Nov 6-8, 2026
Hours
Fri-Sat 7pm; Sun 2pm
Cost
Ticketed; prices not published online
Where
Ukiah Players Theatre, 1041 Low Gap Rd, Ukiah, CA 95482
Symphony of the Redwoods Fall Concert with Paul Yarbrough
November 7–8, 2026
Symphony of the Redwoods' Fall Concert features violist Paul Yarbrough in Britten's Lachrymae, alongside Sibelius's King Kristian II Suite and Dvorak's Symphony No.7, at Cotton Auditorium.
Dates
November 7–8, 2026
Hours
Saturday, 7:30PM; Sunday, 2:00PM; 30-minute pre-concert lecture Sat 6.30pm / Sun 1pm
Cost
$30 general; $15 ages 19–29; free for 18 and under with an accompanying adult
Where
Cotton Auditorium, 500 N. Harold Street, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
A Sunday afternoon of violin and piano duos with violinist Hrabba Atladottir and pianist Paul Schrage, part of the Opus Chamber Music Series at Preston Hall.
Dates
Sunday, November 22, 2026
Hours
3:00 pm
Cost
$30 general; $15 ages 19–29
Where
Preston Hall, 44867 Main Street, Mendocino, CA 95460
The second concert of the Ukiah Symphony's 26-27 season, with violinist Jeremy Cohen; the program includes Florence Price's Adoration, Taquito Militar and Bloch's Nigun Improvisation from Baal Shem.
Handel's Messiah Sing-Along with Symphony of the Redwoods
Saturday, December 19, 2026Free
Guest conductor Les Pfutzenreuter leads Symphony of the Redwoods, soloists and you through Handel's Messiah in a holiday sing-along. Vocal scores are provided; sit in the center and sing with the choir, or just come to listen; a free community rehearsal is held Wednesday, December 17 at 6pm at Preston Hall. Free and open to all.
Dates
Saturday, December 19, 2026
Hours
3:00pm
Cost
Free
Where
Mendocino Presbyterian Church, 44831 Main Street, Mendocino, CA 95460
A funny, moving and offbeat play about Barry Champlain, Cleveland's controversial late-night radio host, on the eve of his show's national syndication. Rated mature for language, themes and content.
Dates
January 15-31, 2027
Ages
Mature for language, themes and content
Where
Ukiah Players Theatre, 1041 Low Gap Road, Ukiah, CA 95482
Baroque duo Beneath a Tree, violinist Gail Hernández Rosa and double bassist Daniel Turkos, mixes early music with folk and contemporary sounds in this Opus Chamber Music Series concert.
Dates
Sunday, January 17, 2027
Hours
3:00 pm
Cost
$30 general; $15 ages 19–29
Where
Preston Hall, 44867 Main Street, Mendocino, CA 95460
Symphony of the Redwoods Winter Concert with Wenbo Yin
January 30–31, 2027
The Winter Concert pairs Beethoven's Egmont: Overture with Glazunov's Concerto for Alto Saxophone featuring Wenbo Yin, plus Glazunov's Serenade No.1 and Kashperova's Symphony in B minor.
Dates
January 30–31, 2027
Hours
Saturday, 7:30PM; Sunday, 2:00PM; pre-concert lecture Sat 6:30pm / Sun 1pm
Cost
$30 general; $15 ages 19–29; free for 18 and under with an accompanying adult
Where
Cotton Auditorium, 500 N. Harold Street, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
The third concert of the Ukiah Symphony's 26-27 season, with Rebecca Roudman and Dirty Cello, including Beethoven's Coriolan Overture and Concerto for the Modern Woman by Jason Eckl.
Spend Valentine's Day afternoon with the Mendocino Woodwind Quintet: principal Symphony of the Redwoods players and local artists in chamber music for winds and piano.
Dates
Sunday, February 14, 2027
Hours
3:00 pm
Cost
$30 general; $15 ages 19–29
Where
Preston Hall, 44867 Main Street, Mendocino, CA 95460
Hamlet returns to the historic Nevada Theatre in a bold new production directed by veteran actor, director and educator John Deaderick, who calls it his swan song.
Dates
Thursday-Sunday, October 29-November 8
Hours
7:30pm; Sunday matinees at 2:00pm; special Saturday matinee October 31
Cost
$27.70 general admission, $38.10 reserved (including fees)
Where
Nevada Theatre, 401 Broad St, Nevada City, CA 95959
A community sing-along through folk, country, blues and rock, led by music director Rod Baggett. No auditions, rehearsals or singing experience needed; all ages and singing levels welcome.
Dates
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Hours
Doors 5:30pm; singing begins 6pm
Cost
$10 general admission; kids 15 and under free
Where
Miners Foundry Cultural Center, 325 Spring Street, Nevada City, CA 95959
A witty romantic comedy set during the Serbo-Bulgarian War, in which a practical Swiss soldier seeks refuge in a young woman's bedroom and her romantic view of war and love is challenged.
Dates
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Hours
7:00pm
Cost
Ticket prices not listed
Where
Nevada Theatre, 401 Broad St, Nevada City, CA 95959
The Valencia Baryton Project, led by barytonist Matthew Baker, performs music for the baryton, an ancient and little-known stringed instrument, in a string trio program including Haydn.
Dates
Sunday, November 15, 2026
Hours
2pm, with 1:15 pre-concert forum
Cost
$50 general, $5 youth 18 and under
Where
Seventh-day Adventist Church, 12889 Osborne Hill Rd, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Holt Ballet Conservatory's reimagined Clara & the Nutcracker, set to Tchaikovsky's score, with guest artists and young dancers in a holiday show for all ages.
Joyful voices, brilliant holiday music and sing-along favorites: a festive holiday concert of choral harmonies and orchestral works by Whitacre, Bruckner, Vaughan Williams and more, conducted by Alison Skinner.
Dates
Saturday, December 19, 2026 and Sunday, December 20, 2026
Hours
Saturday 7:30pm; Sunday 2pm
Cost
$50 general, $5 youth 18 and under
Where
Seventh-day Adventist Church, 12889 Osborne Hill Rd, Grass Valley, CA 95945
San Francisco string band The Brothers Comatose throws a Shipwrecked-themed New Year's Eve party with a champagne toast at midnight and a balloon drop; Bluegrass Blowouts open; costumes encouraged.
Dates
Dec 31, 2026
Hours
Doors 8pm; show 9pm
Cost
$67-$77 reserved seating and standing room
Where
The Center for the Arts, 314 W. Main St., Grass Valley, CA 95945
Jam-electronica band Lotus, blending classic electronic dance music, funk, post-rock and dance-rock, with Moon Hooch co-founder and saxophonist Michael Wilbur. 18+.
Dates
Wednesday, February 3, 2027
Hours
7-10pm
Ages
18+
Cost
$29-$35
Where
Miners Foundry Cultural Center, 325 Spring Street, Nevada City, CA 95959
Section: Arts and showsevent