San Diego Symphony

Ahead of The Gershwins on Broadway with Rob Fisher, Broadway stars Patti Murin and Colin Donnell share their thoughts on performing together and the timeless music of George & Ira Gershwin. 📅 Mar 14 • Jacobs Music Center Read the interview: sandiegosymphony.org/blog/feat-gers…

We honor the life of Pulitzer Prize–winning composer Bernard Rands, San Diego Symphony composer-in-residence from 1983–86. During his tenure, he wrote "Le Tambourin: Suites 1 & 2" commissioned and premiered by the Symphony. Rands died March 4 at age 92. symphony.org/obituary-compo…

🎓🎵 Become a SDS High School Ambassador! This paid summer internship gives high school students across San Diego County the chance to gain hands-on experience in the performing arts while building real-world career skills. 🔗Apply now at sandiegosymphony.org/learning-plus-… #StayClassical

Need weekend plans? 🎶 Grab $19 rush tickets for the final weekend of our Brahms Festival. Hear Leonidas Kavakos perform Brahms’ Violin Concerto, plus Symphonies No. 3 & No. 4 with @rafaelpayare 📅 Mar 6 & 7 🎟 Use code RUSH 🔗 sdsymph.org/brahms

TODAY (2/27) ONLY: $19 Rush Tickets 🎶 Experience the power and beauty of Brahms Festival: A German Requiem — Friday, February 27, 7:30pm Use promo code RUSH and join us for this monumental masterpiece with @rafaelpayare 🎟️ Available now: sandiegosymphony.org/performances/b…

🎮✨ JUST ANNOUNCED ✨🎮 Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY is coming to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park on July 17th! Celebrate 25 years of FINAL FANTASY X — live in concert with the @sandiegosymph @ffdistantworlds 🎟️ On sale Feb 24 at 10am at theshell.org/performances/d…

A Grammy-winning cello concerto is coming to San Diego! “Dzonot“ by Gabriela Ortiz, written for and premiered by Alisa Weilerstein, won the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Classical Composition. Hear it live with the San Diego Symphony 📅 May 9 & 10 thestrad.com/news/cello-con…

🌊🎶 The Symphony is proud to partner with the Walter Munk Foundation for the Oceans on Peter and the Wolf — a Family Concert bringing together music, storytelling, and ocean education. 📅 Feb 7 @ 11am | Jacobs Music Center 🎟️ Tickets → sandiegosymphony.org/performances/p…

Exclusive! Here is @SanDiegoSymph's complete 2026/2027 season, plus our interviews with music & artistic director @rafaelpayare and President/CEO Martha Gilmer. What concerts are you most looking forward to? sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/01/30/san…

Some things can’t be streamed. They have to be experienced. We’re proud to announce the San Diego Symphony's 2026–27 Jacobs Masterworks season! 🎶 Now on sale → sandiegosymphony.org/seasons-packag…

From shadowy “night music” and alpine water imagery to a bold Wagner-inspired finale, Mahler's Symphony No. 7 is one his most daring works. Our musicians break it down in the latest THREE THINGS video: ▶️ youtu.be/8eaNI8T4LJo?si… 📅Jan 31 & Feb 1 with @rafaelpayare 📍JMC

POV: You’re onstage at Jacobs Music Center, looking out at a sold-out house as John Coltrane’s Blue Train comes to life.🎺 Next up for Jazz @ The Jacobs ➡️ Songs for Lovers ft. the music of Chet Baker, Sarah Vaughan, Clifford Brown, Charlie Parker & Dinah Washington on Feb 14 💞

Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, San Diego Noel Noel … Christmas concert with the AMAZING San Diego Symphony and guests! @SanDiegoSymph

Congratulations to Martha Gilmer of @SanDiegoSymph on this well-earned honor. Her visionary leadership has strengthened San Diego’s arts community and brought world-class venues like @theshellsd and Jacobs Music Center to life. sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/12/16/san…

🚨 All tickets = $33! Nearly every concert at Jacobs Music Center is just $33, from Mahler & Brahms to Beethoven X Beyoncé & jazz favorites until 1/11 ✨ Use code JAN33 before selecting seats ⏳ Limited tickets 👉 🎟️ Get tickets at SanDiegoSymphony.org #StayClassical

From sold-out tributes to cultivating young artists, jazz thrived in San Diego in 2025. The @sdut spotlights milestones from @CastellanosJazz and the Symphony’s Jazz @ The Jacobs series. Read more below: sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/12/26/jaz…

2025 was a big year for classical music in San Diego 🎶 @SDUT highlights the San Diego Symphony’s return to Jacobs Music Center, a dynamic summer at @theshellsd, and major leadership news in its year-in-review. Read more ➡️ sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/12/21/yea…

The holiday season came to life for our littlest music lovers during Meet the Brass: ’Twas the Night Before Christmas! ✨🎄🎺 Designed especially for young listeners, these sensory-friendly, interactive concerts include sing-alongs, movement, musical games, and hands-on fun! 🎨

A national spotlight is shining on San Diego!🌟 @MusicalAmerica has named our President & CEO Martha Gilmer the 2026 Impresario of the Year—recognizing her bold leadership, transformative artistic vision & unwavering commitment to our community. Read more heyor.ca/kf6wNz

Announcing the Inaugural San Diego Symphony Conducting Fellowship Cohort! Seven emerging conductors will train with @rafaelpayare and lead performances across the region in 2025–26: Xia, Rais-Sherman, McFadden, Montes Olivar, Karni, Aspinall & Bovell. 🔗 sandiegosymphony.org/media/wouekoht…