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RENÉE AND HENRY SEGERSTROM CONCERT HALL

600 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Pacific Symphony Presents Nowruz: Iranian New Year


Celebrate Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, with Pacific Symphony in a vibrant concert that unites cultures through the power of music. Nowruz, a cherished festival ...

Pacific Symphony Presents Curse of the Ring


Explore the mythic world of Wagner’s first opera from the acclaimed Ring Cycle, Das Rheingold, a work that influenced Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings ...

Pacific Symphony Pops Presents Ben Folds


Join the extraordinary Ben Folds for an unforgettable evening of genre-blending brilliance with Pacific Symphony. Known for his musical wizardry, Folds combines pop anthems with ...

Pacific Symphony Presents Beethoven's Emperor


Experience an evening of exceptional music with Brazilian conductor Eduardo Strausser. Known for his programming and powerful presence on the podium, Strausser has been described ...

Pacific Symphony Café Ludwig: Echoes of Times


Join us for an afternoon of captivating chamber music with members of Pacific Symphony at Samueli Theater. Experience the beauty of Reena Esmail's The Light ...

Pacific Symphony Pops Presents Cirque Goes Broadway with Troupe Vertigo


Troupe Vertigo offers an evening of mesmerizing artistry, where remarkable cirque acrobatics, graceful classical dance, and timeless Broadway tunes create a spectacular symphonic experience. Watch ...

Pacific Symphony Presents Cathedrals of Sound


Prepare for a memorable evening of music! Begin with the calming sounds of Gregorian Chant, creating a sense of tranquility and timelessness. Next, experience the ...

Pacific Symphony Presents Verdi's Requiem


Prepare for a powerful evening of music with Verdi’s Requiem, a piece that blends the drama of opera with the depth of sacred music. This ...

Pacific Symphony Sunday Matinee: Rediscover Verdi's Requiem


  Experience Verdi like never before in this extraordinary requiem. With Music Director Carl   St.Clair offering his expert commentary, you’ll explore the emotional depth of ...

Pacific Symphony Pops Presents La Vida Loca


Get ready for a fantastic Latin pop celebration! Enjoy an evening filled with the hottest hits from the '90s and '00s. Experience the passionate melodies ...


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Past Shows

Pacific Symphony Pops Presents Pink Martini


Returning by popular demand, Pink Martini joins Pacific Symphony to deliver a musical cocktail of sophistication and vibrancy. Their unmistakable blend of melodies is always ...

Pacific Symphony Presents Joshua Bell & Larisa Martínez: Voice & the Violin


Join us for a special evening as Joshua Bell and Larisa Martínez present Voice and the Violin. This dynamic husband-and-wife duo explores a diverse repertoire, ...

Pacific Symphony’s Lunar New Year


Join us for Pacific Symphony’s annual festivities honoring Lunar New Year! We are celebrating the Year of the Snake with a performance that is sure ...

Pacific Symphony Sunday Matinee: A Day in the Alps


Forget the hiking boots and set off on a thrilling musical journey with Strauss’ Alpine Symphony as your guide! Explore musical landscapes, weather dramatic storms, ...

Pacific Symphony Pops Holiday Spectacular with Joss Stone


Cozy up for a magical holiday experience! Delight in the enchanting sounds of GRAMMY® Award-winning singer-songwriter Joss Stone, whose captivating voice has mesmerized audiences worldwide ...

Pacific Symphony Presents The Nutcracker for Kids!


Get ready for a magical experience as Pacific Symphony and the American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School team up to bring Tchaikovsky’s beloved holiday ...

Pacific Symphony Presents Gluzman Plays Brahms


Discover the artistry of Vadim Gluzman, one of today’s most celebrated violinists. Known for his dynamic interpretation of 19th-century Romantic repertoire, Gluzman breathes new life ...

Aretha! Starring Shaléa


It’s going to be a fun-filled night featuring the music of Aretha Franklin. GRAMMY-nominated singer and PBS star, Sheléa will perform classics like “Chain of ...

Pacific Symphony Pops Opening Night with Bernadette Peters


Prepare to be captivated by an extraordinary night of musical brilliance! Start with the enchanting voice of the legendary Bernadette Peters, whose exceptional talent, humor, ...

Pacific Symphony Café Ludwig: Dynamic Contrasts


Cost:   Tickets start at $87 Contact:   info@pacificsymphony.org Box Office: (714) 755-5799 Link: https://www.pacificsymphony.org/dynamic-contrasts Experience a memorable night of chamber music with members of ...

Pacific Symphony Sunday Matinee: Fantastic Symphony


Get ready for an exciting journey with Hector Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique !”! This remarkable piece takes you through a composer’s vivid dreams packed with lovesick ...

Pacific Symphony Presents Classical Spooktacular


Get into the Halloween spirit with a concert full of excitement and chills! Start with the cinematic excitement of John Williams’ “Devil’s Dance” from the ...

Pacific Symphony Presents Halloween Fandemonium!


Get ready for a spooktacular celebration! Maestro Jake teams up with Leopold, a music-loving puppet friend, to emcee this lively morning concert of Halloween’s greatest ...

Pacific Symphony Presents Rachmaninoff & Beethoven


Get ready for a thrilling evening! Ticheli’s Shooting Stars sets the stage with a burst of musical fireworks, leading into Ravel’s Alborado del gracioso , ...

Choral Festival Culminates with Free Concert Featuring Haydn's Mass in Time of War


Pacific Chorale, celebrated for both its artistic excellence and impactful community outreach, presents its 16th Annual Choral Festival, culminating in a free performance of Haydn’s ...

A BROADWAY BIRTHDAY: Sondheim, Lloyd Webber, and Friends!


One of the strangest coincidences of modern musical theatre is the fact that its two foremost composers, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and Stephen Sondheim, share a ...

Mandy Patinkin in Concert: Being Alive with Adam Ben-David on Piano


Before he was an Emmy-winning TV star, Mandy Patinkin was already a Tony-winning Broadway legend.  Mandy Patinkin in Concert:  BEING ALIVE , presents the acclaimed ...

GET HAPPY: A Judy Garland Celebration


“With a voice possessing power and an instinct informed by emotion, Jessica was a thrill-a-minute concert diva – inspiring gasps, sighs, and shouts of appreciations ...

Pacific Chorale: Tis the Season!


Pacific Chorale’s family-friendly extravaganza “Tis the Season!” – considered one of Orange County’s favorite holiday traditions – will fill the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert ...

Pacific Chorale: Tis the Season!


Pacific Chorale’s family-friendly extravaganza “Tis the Season!” – considered one of Orange County’s favorite holiday traditions – will fill the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert ...

Pacific Chorale’s Choral Festival


Featuring:Robert Istad, conductorPacific Chorale's Festival ChoruswithJung-A Lee, organDavid Clemensen, pianoRebecca Hasquet, sopranoJared Daniel Jones, baritonePacific Chorales Choral Festival returns to the Concert Hall after a ...

World Premiere by Pulitzer Prize-Winner Ellen Reid & Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 Wrap LACO Season


Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO), led by Music Director Jaime Martn, wraps the season with the LACO-commissioned world premiere ofFloodplainby Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Ellen Reid,LACO's ...

Taiwan Philharmonic and Stephen Hough


The Washington Post describes pianist Stephen Hough as “a virtuoso who begins where others leave off.” In this performance, he joins the Taiwan Philharmonic in ...


Ralph Vaughan Williams’ moonlit serenade from The Merchant of Venice provides a radiant introduction to a selection of music invoking rivers, seas and starry nights, ...


After a sold-out Orange County performance in 2011, Gramophone magazine’s 2011 Artist of the Year Gustavo Dudamel returns with Los Angeles Philharmonic for its annual ...


Grammy Award winner Paul Jacobs returns to Orange County with a delightful program including works by Boulanger, Durufle, Guilmant, Messiaen and Vierne. Projected images allow ...

Rodin
5/3 - 5/5/2013


Since 1977, Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg has been exploring the depths of the human psyche through dance. Fueled by the artistic vision of choreographer-philosopher ...

Eifman Ballet Of St. Petersburg


Eifman Ballet returns to present the company’s renowned dramatic ballet Red Giselle, which was described as “diabolically exciting” by the Chicago Tribune when it made ...


The one-and-only Barbara Cook returns to the Center for a milestone event celebrating the 85th birthday of this American treasure. In addition to performances from ...


The Orange County Classic Jazz Festival is pleased to present “A Concert of Twin Pianos” featuring Louis Mazetier from Paris and Jeff Barnhart from Mystic, ...


STRAUSS: Don Juan, Op. 20 ROUSE: Flute Concerto HINDEMITH: Mathis der Maler (Symphony) STRAUSS: Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks, Op. 28...


Organist Dennis James provides a chilling soundtrack to the classic 1925 silent film "The Phantom of the Opera," starring Lon Chaney, Sr. See this extraordinary ...


England’s treasured BBC Concert Orchestra makes a rare journey across the Atlantic with a repertoire featuring works by central figures of 20th century British classical ...


Acclaimed for his exceptional talent, legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman is one of the preeminent musicians of our generation. Honored with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, ...

Stripped/Dressed
1/25 - 1/26/2013


Recommended for Mature Audiences “Half man, half astral-funk muppet” – New York Magazine Hilarious, brilliant, unpredictable – comedian/musician Reggie Watts has played mind-blowing sets at ...


Tony® and Olivier Award winner Lea Salonga burst onto the international theater scene as the title character in the blockbuster Miss Saigon. This star-making turn ...

Videos


Pacific Symphony Presents Verdi's Requiem in Costa Mesa Pacific Symphony Presents Verdi's Requiem
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall (6/5 - 6/7)
TETZLAFF QUARTET in Costa Mesa TETZLAFF QUARTET
Irvine Barclay Theatre (3/22 - 3/22)
THE REMARKABLE MISTER HOLMES in Costa Mesa THE REMARKABLE MISTER HOLMES
Laguna Playhouse (3/5 - 3/30)
The Incredible Book Eating Boy in Costa Mesa The Incredible Book Eating Boy
SOUTH COAST REPERTORY (2/28 - 3/16)
The Staircase in Costa Mesa The Staircase
SOUTH COAST REPERTORY (4/27 - 5/18)
Pacific Symphony Presents Nowruz: Iranian New Year in Costa Mesa Pacific Symphony Presents Nowruz: Iranian New Year
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall (3/29 - 3/29)
Alan Cumming: Uncut in Costa Mesa Alan Cumming: Uncut
Irvine Barclay Theatre (3/28 - 3/28)
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