Monterey Symphony Announces 2026-2027 Season at Sunset Center
2026-05-01 08:00 - 2027-05-01 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sunset Center, San Carlos St at Ninth Ave, Carmel by the Sea, CA, 93921
Monterey Symphony Announces 2026-2027 Season at Sunset Center
and Love Letter to New York at the Forest Theater
Performances at Sunset Center, Carmel, San Carlos and 9th Ave.
Carmel/Monterey CA – Monterey Symphony announces its 81st season with two Love Letter to New York performances at the Forest Theater and six concert sets at the Sunset Center.
“We are bringing world-class, dynamic soloists to the Symphony, and this season’s line up is absolutely stellar. Making their Monterey Symphony debuts, Jonathan Biss is one of America’s greatest living pianists, and Alexi Kenney is a young superstar of the violin. Ran Dank and Soeyon Kate Lee—husband and wife, and both outstanding piano soloists in their own right—return to the Monterey Symphony as a powerful piano duo with Dvorak’s tuneful Slavonic Dances and the world premiere for two pianos and orchestra by Chinese-American composer Chen Yi,” says Music Director Jayce Ogren.
“In May, our collaboration with the San Francisco based chorus VOLTI continues with Verdi’s dramatic Te Deum and Mahler’s epic Symphony No. 2, Resurrection, the first ever Monterey Symphony performances of this beloved, overwhelming work,” says Ogren.
“In addition to iconic favorites like Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5, Copland’s Appalachian Spring, Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4, and in March we’ll present something very special. Brahms wrote just four symphonies, considered by many to be the greatest works in the orchestral repertoire. In one weekend, the Monterey Symphony will play them all. It’s a beautiful opportunity to hear these sublime works in close proximity to one another, and I very much hope you’ll join us,” says Ogren.
2026-2027 Season Tickets: SUBSCRIPTIONS on sale starting MAY 1, 2026. SINGLE TICKETS on sale JULY 31, 2025. For questions, call the Symphony ticket office at (831) 646-8511, Mon-Fri, 10 AM – 4 PM. Tickets: $50-$90, $12 for students, teachers, and military.

Summer Art Camp: Anime Art Camp Ages 11–14
2026-06-22 09:00 - 2026-06-26 12:00 | Monterey Museum of Art, 559 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940, 559 Pacific Street, Monterey, 93940
Monterey Museum of Art offers safe, creative experiences and tons of fun for children at our downtown Pacific Street location! Summer Camps are taught by professional educators, offering a wide range of skill-building and creative outlets for children ages five through fourteen.
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Anime Art Camp
Campers will jump into the colorful world of Japanese animation—exploring its roots and discovering what makes their favorite shows so magical. They’ll imagine and design their own characters, then create animation pages inspired by the styles they love. Perfect for campers who love to dream, draw, and bring their stories to life!

Avenue Q
2026-06-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Paper Wing Theatre 711 Cannery Row Suite I Monterey, Ca. 93940, 711 Canner Row Suite I, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Avenue Q is the outrageously funny, Tony Award–winning musical that’s part flesh, part felt, and packed with heart. Set on a down-on-its-luck New York block, this smart, adults-only comedy follows Princeton, a recent college grad who moves to Avenue Q in search of his purpose, only to find a hilarious mix of quirky neighbors, wisecracking puppets, and songs you’ll be humming for days.
With show-stopping numbers like “It Sucks to Be Me,” and “The Internet Is for Porn,” the show blends nostalgia, satire, and genuine warmth in a way that’s utterly unforgettable. Beneath the humor is a relatable story about growing up, finding your people, and embracing the chaos of adulthood.
If you love witty comedy, bold musical theatre, and puppets behaving badly, Avenue Q is the must-see show of the season. Grab your tickets now and get ready to laugh, cringe, and cheer your way through one of the most unique musicals ever to hit the stage!
