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The new sound of san diego
Not Our First Goat Rodeo
Aida Cuevas
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STAR-FILLED NIGHTS
Superstars and superior sound unite at The Shell.
The Shell’s inaugural summer lineup takes the Symphony’s already beloved presentations to new heights, showcasing a stunning breadth and quality of artists including our wonderful orchestra, Music Director Rafael Payare, and superstars from pop, jazz, Broadway, classical, and other genres. The unique stage design and spectacular concert shell are further enhanced by cutting edge sound technology. The highly-nuanced system, combined with newly terraced seating, will provide audiences with spectacular sound and cinematic views from all seat locations at the venue. Everything you need to Find Your Music™.
DON’T MISS THE SHELL’S HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED INAUGURAL WEEKEND WITH CONCERTS JULY 10, 11, AND 12! Add them to your season today – see pp. 5-6.
Rafael Payare
Joshua Bell
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Inaugural Weekend
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Rafael Payare
Don't miss this three night extravaganza celebrating the launch of The Shell! Over a star-studded weekend of festivities, The Shell will be revealed to the world. Experience the power of the San Diego Symphony and the versatility of its stunning new venue in three distinct concerts spanning classical, Broadway, and contemporary music. Be there for every moment of this historic start to The Shell’s first season. 5
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Ali Stroker
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Jean-Yves Thibaudet
Alisa Weilerstein
Opening Night! Rafael Payare Conducts the San Diego Symphony Special start time to be announced
Hosted by Ali Stroker | Directed by Gary Griffin Special guests: Alisa Weilerstein, cello, Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano, and more. Our orchestra shines bright on this celebratory occasion – the first concert ever at The Shell – and will be joined by extraordinary artists including Jean-Yves Thibaudet performing Gershwin’s triumphant Concerto in F, plus our gleeful host, Tony®Awardwinning star Ali Stroker of Broadway’s Oklahoma! Upgrade your experience with a special pre-concert reception, elevated culinary selections curated by chef Richard Blais, premier seats, and much more! Packages start at $1,250 per ticket* INQUIRIES: specialevents@sandiegosymphony.org | 619.615.3906 *Proceeds benefit the San Diego Symphony’s artistic, learning, and community engagement programs. A portion of each ticket may be tax deductible.
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JUL 11
The BEST OF BROADWAY Conducted by Rob Fisher | Directed by Gary Griffin | Hosted by Chita Rivera and Len Cariou Special guests: Robert Fairchild, Christian Hoff, Rebecca Luker, Bianca Marroquín, James Monroe Iglehart, Patina Miller, Ali Stroker, and more. The second night of our launch festivities brings the sights, sounds and enchantment of Broadway to The Shell, featuring our orchestra with an outstanding lineup including Tony® Winners and nominees performing the greatest hits from the Great White Way!
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JUL 12
JENNIFER HUDSON WITH THE SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY A two-time Grammy® Award-winning recording artist, Academy Award®-winning actress and best-selling author, Jennifer Hudson brings her talent to The Shell for the tour-de-force, finale of our inaugural weekend. This one-night-only performance featuring Hudson’s soulful and powerful voice paired with the orchestra will ensure an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime evening at The Shell. S u bs c r i be to day ! | SA N D I EGO S HEL L . C O M
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get to know
the shell
Where nature meets culture — a public park and concert venue all in one! The Shell is a complete experience, both entertaining and enriching, elevated by the synergy of music, sound, architecture, and food. But there’s so much more! You’ll enjoy stunning, panoramic views of the waterfront and downtown skyline. The scenic sunset steps and patios overlook a large, beautifully landscaped (and drought tolerant) public park. Improved amenities include plentiful lighting and brand new restrooms. The expanded public promenade winds around the venue, highlighting spaces for everyone to enjoy. We are proud to bring you a world-class destination which is all San Diego at its heart.
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UNWIND
Enjoy all that Finest City Eats at The Shell has to offer, including more space to sit and enjoy a meal with friends before the performance!
Gather with friends and family for a concert or in the large, beautifully landscaped park, open during non-concert hours.
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behold
Soak in the music from the world’s finest performers and unparalleled acoustics, outstanding from any seat.
Take in the awe-inspiring views of the bay and skyline, bask in the glow of the sunset, clink your glasses and count your stars!
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A FEAST FOR THE SENSES
Enjoy Finest City Eats at The Shell!
Take your concert experience to the next level when you dig into the many delicious food and drink options at The Shell. Finest City Eats promises unprecedented variety for everyone to enjoy. Celebrity chef Richard Blais is back with a new menu for Blais by the Bay, and his signature picnic baskets. Expanded offerings across the venue reflect San Diego’s diverse foodscape including partnerships with Urban Kitchen, Biga, Lola 55, Achilles Coffee, Bread & Cie, and many more.
DINNER PRE-ORDERS BEGIN IN LATE SPRING! Details to follow.
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Panorama series 7 CONCERTS
All concerts start at 7:30pm unless noted.
Get the most out of your summer at The Shell! Our most wide-ranging series feature an eclectic mix of genres and artists for everyone to enjoy.
Fridays jul 17
Joshua Bell & Larisa Martínez: Voice and the Violin with the San Diego Symphony
World-renowned violinist Joshua Bell reinterprets some of classical music’s best-loved vocal songs and operatic arias from Vivaldi and Puccini, to Piazzolla and Bernstein. Soprano Larisa Martínez joins Bell and the San Diego Symphony to propel these beguiling melodies to new musical heights.
jul 31
Ted Sperling’s Broadway Romances with Laura Osnes & Santino Fontana
FIREWORKS
Broadway’s Cinderella (Laura Osnes) and her most charming prince (Santino Fontana) are reunited to sing Broadway’s most romantic songs with the San Diego Symphony. Led by Tony® Award-winning conductor Ted Sperling, this night will fulfill all your heart’s desires.
AUG 7
The Princess Bride in Concert Conducted by David Newman
As you wish...we’re presenting one of the most beloved films of all time! The artistry of the San Diego Symphony brings to life Mark Knopfler’s unforgettable score as this epic fairy tale unfolds on the big screen. Rob Reiner’s '80s cult classic will have you quoting the many hilarious lines delivered by the all-star cast. Missing this cinematic concert experience would be inconceivable!
AUG 14 Bernadette Peters
with the San Diego Symphony
FIREWORKS
One of Broadway’s most critically acclaimed performers, Golden Globe® and Tony® Award-winning actress Bernadette Peters joins the San Diego Symphony for an evening of show-stopping musical numbers.
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Larisa Martínez
The Princess Bride In Concert
Bernadette Peters
AUG 21 Star Wars: Return of the Jedi — In Concert conducted by Christopher Dragon
In the spectacular climactic sixth episode of the Star Wars saga, Return of the Jedi (1983) sees Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Princess Leia, joined by Yoda and the Ewoks in an adventure across the galaxy as Darth Vader prepares to unleash the final blow to the Rebel Alliance. Watch the complete film unfold on the screen as the San Diego Symphony performs John Williams’ legendary score live.
AUG 28 A Celebration of Broadway Legend Jerry Herman, conducted by Rob Fisher
FIREWORKS
Composer Jerry Herman lit up Broadway with the music and lyrics he created for classic shows like Hello, Dolly!, Mame, and La Cage aux Folles. Join us for an evening of Broadway stars as they pay tribute to Jerry Herman.
Sep 11
The Music of Selena
with the San Diego Symphony conducted by Lawrence Loh
FIREWORKS
In this unforgettable and emotional tribute, the San Diego Symphony celebrates the life and legacy of the “Queen of Tejano Music” Selena Quintanilla. Award-winning, sensational vocalist Isabel Marie Sanchez performs iconic hits with full orchestra like “Dreaming of You,” “Oh! Gran Dios,” “No Me Queda Más,” and “I Could Fall in Love.”
*The San Diego Symphony does not appear as part of this concert.
Santino Fontana
Panorama series 7 CONCERTS
All concerts start at 7:30pm unless noted.
Get the most out of your summer at The Shell! Our most wide-ranging series feature an eclectic mix of genres and artists for everyone to enjoy.
Saturdays jul 18
Maxwell with the San Diego Symphony
conducted by Steven Reineke
FIREWORKS
Soul star Maxwell presents "A Night at the Symphony" featuring the world-class musicians of the San Diego Symphony, along with veterans of his longtime band performing re-imagined orchestral versions of his R&B hits, including "Ascension," "Pretty Wings," and the recent "Lake by the Ocean."
AUG 1
Smokey Robinson*
AUG 8
Audra McDonald with the San Diego Symphony
FIREWORKS
As a co-creator of the Motown sound, Smokey Robinson continues to thrill soldout audiences around the world with his high tenor voice, impeccable timing, and profound sense of lyric. The sweet grooves of songs like “Shop Around,” “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me,” and “Ooo, Baby Baby,” will throw you back to the heart of 1960’s pop, soul, and R&B.
Conducted by Andy Einhorn
FIREWORKS
The New York Times calls Tony®, Grammy®, and Emmy® Award-winner Audra McDonald “a one-of-a-kind musical super-talent.” Her luminous soprano voice and incomparable gift for dramatic truth-telling is paired with the San Diego Symphony in a night filled with music from Broadway and beyond.
AUG 15 Sergio mendES with the San Diego Symphony CONDUCTED BY SEAN O'LOUGHLIN
FIREWORKS
Viva Brasil! The Latin music legend returns for a night of bossa nova & samba together with popular music themes and timeless hits like "Mas Que Nada!"
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Laura Osnes
Audra McDonald
Maxwell
AUG 22 NOT OUR FIRST GOAT RODEO* FEATURING YO-YO MA, STUART DUNCAN, EDGAR MEYER, AND CHRIS THILE WITH GUEST AOIFE O’DONOVAN
An astounding group of virtuosos—Yo-Yo Ma on cello, Stuart Duncan on fiddle, Edgar Meyer on bass, and Chris Thile on mandolin—reunite live for the first time in nearly a decade. Joined by featured vocalist Aoife O’Donovan, the lively talents of these exceptional artists come together on stage to create a singular sound that’s composed, part improvised, and uniquely American—music so complex to pull off that the group likens it to a goat rodeo, airplane pilots’ nickname for a situation in which many different things need to go right to avoid disaster. In the words of the Los Angeles Times, this concert presents “unlikely musicians on unlikely instruments in concerts … that [are] part blues, part bluegrass and a smidgen of Bach.” Hang on to your seats as the music transports you to magical heights with heart-rending ballads and Americana energy!
AUG 29 A Celebration of Broadway Legend Jerry Herman, conducted by Rob Fisher
FIREWORKS
Composer Jerry Herman lit up Broadway with the music and lyrics he created for classic shows like Hello, Dolly!, Mame, and La Cage aux Folles. Join us for an evening of Broadway stars as they pay tribute to Jerry Herman.
Sep 12 Crowded House*
FIREWORKS
Don’t dream it’s over! Iconic Australian rock band Crowded House reunites for the first time in more than 10 years for their American tour. They’ll rock The Shell with hits like "Don’t Dream It’s Over," "Something So Strong," "Better Be Home Soon," and more.
*The San Diego Symphony does not appear as part of this concert.
Crowded House
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Sunset series
For the busy music lover, our four and three concert series offer variety and flexibility.
4 CONCERTS
All concerts start at 7:30pm unless noted. For full concert descriptions, please see Panorama Series. (Pages 13-16).
Fridays jul 17
Joshua Bell & Larisa Martínez: Voice and the Violin
AUG 7
The Princess Bride in Concert Conducted by David Newman
with the San Diego Symphony
AUG 14 Bernadette Peters with the San Diego Symphony AUG 28 A Celebration of Broadway Legend Jerry Herman conducted by Rob Fisher
Saturdays jul 18 Maxwell with the San Diego Symphony, conducted by Steven Reineke AUG 8 Audra McDonald with the San Diego Symphony Conducted by Andy Einhorn
AUG 22 NOT OUR FIRST GOAT RODEO* FEATURING YO-YO MA,
STUART DUNCAN, EDGAR MEYER, AND CHRIS THILE WITH GUEST AOIFE O’DONOVAN
sep 12 crowded house*
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starlight series 3 CONCERTS
All concerts start at 7:30pm unless noted. For full concert descriptions, please see Panorama Series. (Pages 13-16).
Fridays jul 31 Ted Sperling’s Broadway Romances
with Laura Osnes & Santino Fontana
AUG 21 Star Wars: Return of the Jedi — In Concert conducted by Christopher Dragon
SEP 11 The Music of Selena with the San Diego Symphony conducted by Lawrence Loh
Saturdays AUG 1
Smokey robinson*
AUG 15 Sergio Mendes
with the San Diego Symphony conducted by Sean O'Loughlin
AUG 29 A Celebration of Broadway
Legend Jerry Herman
Sergio Mendes
Smokey Robinson
conducted by Rob Fisher *The San Diego Symphony does not appear as part of this concert.
Not Our First Maxwell Goat Rodeo
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Stay Classical Series 3 CONCERTS
All concerts start at 7:30pm unless noted.
Unwind your mind as the San Diego Symphony, joined by renowned conductors and artists, performs iconic classical works as the sun sets over the bay.
AUG 2
Rafael Payare Conducts the San Diego Symphony
Get swept away by some of classical music's most enduring melodies as Music Director Rafael Payare leads the San Diego Symphony for the opening concert of the Classical series.
AUG 16 Beethoven by the Bay
Conducted by Aram Demirjian
Revel in the glorious sounds of Beethoven as music swells against the beauty of the night sky. The San Diego Symphony, conducted by Aram Demirjian, pays its annual tribute to Beethoven in a concert of some of his greatest works, including Symphony No. 5.
Sep 13 1812 Tchaikovsky Spectacular Conducted by Gemma New
Our classical series comes to a dazzling end with our crowd-pleasing annual Tchaikovsky concert led by conductor Gemma New. Delight in the grand finale: the 1812 Overture complete with booming cannons and a sparkling fireworks display over the San Diego Bay!
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San Diego Symphony
Jazz @ the Shell 4 CONCERTS
All concerts start at 7:30pm unless noted.
Gilbert Castellanos returns for his 5th year as curator of the Symphony’s popular jazz series. Enjoy a wide-range of styles all season long! Bobby McFerrin
JUL 30 Summertime: A Jazz Tribute to Porgy & Bess*
George & Ira Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess proved to be a rich mining ground for post-1950 jazz artists, including Miles Davis. Join trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos as he and the KSDS Jazz Orchestra pay tribute to Miles Davis and Gil Evans' critically acclaimed version. Hear favorites like "Summertime," "It Ain’t Necessarily So," "I Loves You, Porgy,” and “Bess, You is My Woman Now," and more.
AUG 13 Brian Newman*
Jazz isn’t what it used to be, but for trumpeter and vocalist Brian Newman, that’s entirely the point. Newman busts the art form out of its constraints, to allow the jazz influences of Miles Davis and Chet Baker to find room with his love of rock bands such as Nirvana, Beck, and Thin Lizzy.
McFerrin* sep 10 Bobby Hailed as “one of the world’s most famous vocal chameleons” by The New York Times, Bobby McFerrin delivers a transcendent experience in live music. Truly a genre unto himself, McFerrin is a master of spontaneity, vocal ingenuity, and musical and spiritual openness. Don’t worry, you’ll be happy.
OCT 1
Pat Metheny Side-Eye
with James Francies & Marcus Gilmore* The jazz guitar virtuoso returns for an unforgettable evening of music from across his career and a new playing environment called “Side-Eye” featuring a rotating cast of new and upcoming musicians who have particularly caught Pat Metheny’s interest along the way.
Pat Metheny
*The San Diego Symphony does not appear as part of this concert.
Brian Newman
Special Concerts The Shell features a large selection of concerts for you to enjoy. Add them to your subscription today for the best seats and pricing. Use your priority benefit before they’re snapped up by the general public! All concerts start at 7:30pm unless noted.
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Gladys Knight
July MON
jul 13
the beach boys*
SUN
CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE performs Pink Floyd’s The Wall*
jul 19
With dozens of their chart-topping anthems of American youth – including “Surfin’ U.S.A.,” “I Get Around,” and “Fun, Fun, Fun” – The Beach Boys bring their “Good Vibrations” to The Shell.
The number one-selling album of the 70’s, Pink Floyd’s The Wall comes alive on stage as Classic Albums Live takes this iconic album and recreates it note for note, cut for cut.
TUE
Knight with special guest Joss Stone* jul 28 Gladys The Empress of Soul Gladys Knight joins forces with Joss Stone’s lustrous vocals for a soulful evening of R&B classics like “Midnight Train to Georgia,” “That’s What Friends Are For,” and “Since You’ve Been Gone.”
*The San Diego Symphony does not appear as part of this concert.
Classic Albums Live Performs Pink Floyd’s The Wall
Special Concerts
Add these concerts to your subscription today for the best seats and pricing. Use your priority benefit before they’re snapped up by the general public! All concerts start at 7:30pm unless noted.
August THU
AUG 20 Star Wars: Return of the Jedi — In Concert conducted by Christopher Dragon
In the spectacular climactic sixth episode of the Star Wars saga, Return of the Jedi (1983) sees Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia and co. joined by Yoda and the Ewoks in an adventure across the galaxy as Darth Vader prepares to unleash the final blow to the Rebel Alliance. Watch the complete film unfold on the screen as the San Diego Symphony performs John Williams’ legendary score live.
SUN
Along: the Music of Stevie Wonder* Aug 23 Sing You get to belt out your favorite Stevie Wonder hits like “You Are the Sunshine of My Life,” “Isn’t She Lovely,” and “My Cherie Amour” in this joyous sing-along concert. Composer and producer Ray Chew, music director of Dancing with the Stars and other hit programs, leads this jubilant celebration of an iconic music superstar.
SUN
Aug 30 The Finest Hour: Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Music That Ended WWII* Featuring Davina and the Vagabonds & Hot Club of Cowtown
Acoustic-blues ensemble Davina & The Vagabonds and Gypsy-jazz-swing band Hot Club of Cowtown take us back to 1945 when European jazz, Western swing, blues, and pop energized dance halls and radio waves. Enjoy the songs of Billie Holiday, Doris Day, Bing Crosby, Gene Autry, and more, conjuring the exquisite “Finest Hour” of American musical history.
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Davina and The Vagabonds
Ray Chew
September FRI
SEP 4
SAT
SEP 5
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ Part 2 In Concert
The final battle begins. You can experience Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ Part 2 in a way you’ve never seen it before! A live symphonic orchestra performs Alexandre Desplat’s iconic score as the film is projected onto a high-definition screen that puts you in the middle of the action. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to witness Harry and his friends face off for the last time against their foes. HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s20)
SUN
Sep 6
Music of the Knights
with the San Diego Symphony, conducted by Stuart Chafetz
A thrilling orchestral celebration of three of Britain’s legendary songwriters honors their lasting musical influence with songs like Sir Andrew Lloyd Weber's "Memory" and "Don’t Cry for Me, Argentina," Sir Elton John's "Crocodile Rock," "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" and "Your Song" and Sir Paul McCartney’s "Yesterday," "Maybe I'm Amazed," and many more!
TUE
Sep 29 Aida Cuevas w/ Mariachi Juvenil Tecalitlán & Mariachi Los Camperos*
Aida Cuevas sings traditional Mexican songs as only the very best can: with grace, charisma, and fiery passion. Dubbed “The Queen of Mariachi” for her mastery of the form, she has been a star both in her home country and on the world stage for more than four decades. Mariachi Los Camperos opens the performance, followed by Cuevas and her band Mariachi Juvenil Tecalitlán paying tribute to the dazzling music of Mexico.
*The San Diego Symphony does not appear as part of this concert.
Hot Club of Cowtown
2020
SEASON OVERVIEW JULY FRI
JUL 10 TIME TBA
SAT
JUL 11 7:30PM
SUN
JUL 12 7:30PM
TUE
JUL 28 7:30PM
Opening Night! Rafael Payare Conducts the San Diego Symphony SPECIAL CONCERT
The BEST OF BROADWAY with the San Diego Symphony, conducted by Rob Fisher
THU
JUL 13 7:30PM
JUL 17 7:30PM
SAT
JUL 18 7:30PM
SUN
JUL 19 7:30PM
FRI
Ted Sperling’s Broadway Romances
JUL 31 7:30PM
with Laura Osnes & Santino Fontana
SPECIAL CONCERT
AUGUST
Jennifer Hudson
with the San Diego Symphony SPECIAL CONCERT
The Beach Boys*
AUG 1 7:30PM
Smokey Robinson*
SPECIAL CONCERT
Joshua Bell & Larisa Martínez: Voice & the Violin with the San Diego Symphony
AUG 2 7:30PM
FRI
AUG 7 MAXWELL with the San Diego Symphony Conducted by Steven Reineke
7:30PM
SAT
CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE PerformS Pink floyd's The wall* SPECIAL CONCERT
AUG 8 7:30PM
THU
AUG 13 7:30PM
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SPECIAL CONCERT
Summertime: A Jazz Tribute to Porgy & Bess*
7:30PM
SUN FRI
with special guest Joss Stone*
JUL 30
SAT MON
Gladys Knight
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Rafael Payare Conducts the San Diego Symphony The Princess Bride In Concert Conducted by David Newman
Audra McDonald with the San Diego Symphony, Conducted by Andy Einhorn Brian Newman*
Audra McDonald
Chita Rivera
Joss Stone Smokey Robinson
FRI
AUG 14
Bernadette Peters
7:30PM
with the San Diego Symphony
SAT
Sergio Mendes
AUG 15 7:30PM
SUN
AUG 16 7:30PM
with the San Diego Symphony conducted by Sean O'Loughlin
Beethoven by the Bay
Conducted by Aram Demirjian
THURS & FRI
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi — In
7:30PM
SPECIAL CONCERT THURSDAY
AUG 20 & 21 Concert, Conducted by Christopher Dragon SAT
AUG 22 7:30PM
SAT
AUG 23 7:30PM
Not Our First Goat Rodeo*
Featuring Yo-Yo Ma, Chris Thile, Edgar Meyer and Stuart Duncan with guest Aoife O'Donovan
Sing Along: the Music of Stevie Wonder* SPECIAL CONCERT
FRI & SAT
AUG 28 & 29 A Celebration of Broadway Legend 7:30PM
SUN
AUG 30 7:30PM
Jerry Herman, Conducted by Rob Fisher
The Finest Hour: Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Music That Ended WWII* Featuring Davina and the Vagabonds & Hot Club of Cowtown SPECIAL CONCERT
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Gemma New
The Princess Bride In Concert
SAT
SEP 12
SEPTEMBER FRI & SAT
SPECIAL CONCERTS
SEP 6 7:30PM
THU
SEP 10 7:30PM
SUN
SEP 13
1812 Tchaikovsky Spectacular
7:30PM
Conducted by Gemma New
TUE
Aida Cuevas
Music of the Knights
SEP 29 7:30PM
with the San Diego Symphony Conducted by Stuart Chafetz
Bobby McFerrin*
SEP 11 7:30PM
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With Mariachi Juvenil Tecatitlรกn & Mariachi Los Camperos* SPECIAL CONCERT
October
SPECIAL CONCERT
THU
OCT 1 7:30PM
FRI
Crowded House*
Harry Potter and the Deathly
SEP 4 & 5 Hallowsโ ข Part 2 In Concert 7:30PM SUN
7:30PM
Pat Metheny Side-Eye
with James Francies & Marcus Gilmore*
The Music of Selena
with the San Diego Symphony Conducted by Lawrence Loh
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*The San Diego Symphony does not appear as part of this concert.
Rafael Payare Conducts The San Diego Symphony
Inaugural Weekend
the shell July 10, 11, & 12
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Parkside Center
$421
$449
$500
Parkside Center
Parkside L/R
$387
$408
$457
Bridgeview Center
$294
$315
$350
Bridgeview L/R
$240
$256
Lawn
$165
$174
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Marina Center
SUNSET FRIDAYS
4 CONCERTS
STARLIGHT FRIDAYS
3 CONCERTS
15% OFF
10% OFF
FULL
Marina Center
$342
$363
$405
Marina Center
$262
$278
$310
Marina L/R
$313
$333
$370
Marina L/R
$237
$252
$280
Skyline Terrace
$280
$297
$330
Skyline Terrace
$212
$225
$250
Parkside Center
$240
$256
$285
Parkside Center
$181
$193
$215
Parkside L/R
$221
$233
$261
Parkside L/R
$166
$175
$196
Bridgeview Center
$168
$180
$200
Bridgeview Center
$126
$135
$150
Bridgeview L/R
$136
$145
$162
Bridgeview L/R
$104
$111
$124
Lawn
$93
$98
$111
Lawn
$72
$76
$86
SUNSET SATURDAYS
4 CONCERTS
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PANORAMA SATURDAYS
OR FE DE R B2 B 9 Y
15% OFF
OR M DE R AR A 14 F TE
OR M DE R AR B 14 Y
PANORAMA FRIDAYS
OR FE DE R B2 B 9 Y
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STARLIGHT SATURDAYS
15% OFF
10% OFF
FULL
Marina Center
$564
$598
$665
Marina L/R
$441
$468
Skyline Terrace
$351
$373
Parkside Center
$281
Parkside L/R Bridgeview Center
3 CONCERTS
15% OFF
10% OFF
FULL
Marina Center
$352
$373
$415
$520
Marina L/R
$288
$306
$340
$415
Skyline Terrace
$237
$252
$280
$299
$333
Parkside Center
$196
$209
$233
$240
$253
$283
Parkside L/R
$172
$181
$203
$198
$211
$235
Bridgeview Center
$135
$144
$160
Bridgeview L/R
$175
$187
$209
Bridgeview L/R
$118
$126
$141
Lawn
$127
$134
$151
Lawn
$89
$94
$106
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3 CONCERTS
$269
$286
$320
Marina Center
Marina L/R
$241
$255
$285
Skyline Terrace
$206
$219
$245
Marina Center
OR M DE R AR A 14 F TE
OR M DE R AR A 14 F TE
FULL
OR M DE R AR B 14 Y
OR M DE R AR B 14 Y
10% OFF
4 CONCERTS
OR FE DE R B2 B 9 Y
OR FE DE R B2 B 9 Y
15% OFF
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OPENING WEEKEND
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15% OFF
10% OFF
FULL
$240
$255
$285
Marina L/R
$228
$243
$270
Skyline Terrace
$204
$216
$240
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Parkside Center
$161
$171
$190
Parkside Center
$177
$189
$210
Parkside L/R
$142
$151
$170
Parkside L/R
$165
$174
$195
Bridgeview Center
$117
$126
$140
Bridgeview Center
$126
$135
$150
Bridgeview L/R
$95
$100
$113
Bridgeview L/R
$96
$102
$114
Lawn
$72
$76
$85
Lawn
$63
$66
$75
SPECIAL CONCERTS
Marina Center
Marina L/R
Skyline Terrace
Parkside Center
Parkside L/R
Bridgevw Center
Bridgevw L/R
Lawn
OPENING NIGHT! RAFAEL PAYARE CONDUCTS THE SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY
$250
$180
$135
$100
$80
$75
$68
$45
THE BEST OF BROADWAY WITH THE SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY
$250
$180
$135
$100
$80
$75
$68
$45
JENNIFER HUDSON WITH THE SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY
$250
$180
$135
$100
$80
$75
$68
$45
THE BEACH BOYS*
$120
$100
$90
$75
$66
$50
$48
$36
CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE PERFORMS PINK FLOYD’S THE WALL*
$95
$90
$80
$70
$65
$50
$38
$25
GLADYS KNIGHT WITH SPECIAL GUEST JOSS STONE*
$200
$150
$110
$88
$72
$60
$55
$45
STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI — IN CONCERT, CONDUCTED BY CHRISTOPHER DRAGON
$120
$100
$90
$75
$66
$50
$48
$36
SING ALONG: THE MUSIC OF STEVIE WONDER*
$95
$90
$80
$70
$65
$50
$38
$25
THE FINEST HOUR: CELEBRATING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MUSIC THAT ENDED WWII*
$95
$90
$80
$70
$65
$50
$38
$25
HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS™ PART 2 IN CONCERT
$120
$100
$90
$75
$66
$50
$48
$36
MUSIC OF THE KNIGHTS WITH THE SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY, CONDUCTED BY STUART CHAFETZ
$95
$90
$80
$70
$65
$50
$38
$25
AIDA CUEVAS W/ MARIACHI JUVENIL TECATITLÁN & MARIACHI LOS CAMPEROS*
$95
$90
$80
$70
$65
$50
$38
$25
*The San Diego Symphony does not appear as part of this concert.
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changing lives through music Learning and Community Engagement The San Diego Symphony offers the wonder of live music and transformative learning opportunities for people of all ages, with the intent of enriching lives and igniting passion for music and the arts. As part of the musical heart of San Diego, we strive to serve the culture and diverse populations of the region. The Symphony’s Learning and Community Engagement initiatives introduce thousands of children, families and community members to classical music through live concert experiences, music making programs and other education-based activities. They help advance curiosity, understanding and a lifetime involvement and love of music.
Music Director Rafael Payare visits the San Diego Youth Symphony's Opus program in Chula Vista.
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A Gift for all of San Diego Through the dedication of many and a strong partnership with the Port of San Diego over the last 17 years, the Symphony is able to create The Shell, a unique and extraordinary space on the bay in San Diego. The Shell will be a place of convening and discovery, where San Diegans can come together to celebrate the beauty of music and nature. A space where the Symphony will expand its reach with new year-round community programming celebrating the vibrant and rich diversity of our city. It will serve as a magnificent welcoming venue for San Diegans and city visitors. This project brings together iconic architecture, a state-of-the-art concert facility and an exceptional public setting. This new permanent outdoor waterfront venue is made possible through the extraordinary philanthropy of people like you. Beautiful, unique spaces are known to transform cities in unimagined ways. Together, we invite you to join us as we forge a bright future for San Diego, its people and the orchestra. Become part of this luminous future. Enhance the lives of San Diegans and their visitors for generations to come.
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