San Francisco Metro: Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · Classical · 17 events · data version 20261021-173303
7:30 PM · Steve Reich at 90 · Cal Performances (Berkeley) · Subscribe May 5 · classical, experimental, live_music · rating 10
secure.calperformances.org · details A one-night Reich extravaganza celebrating the trailblazing composer’s 90th birthday with a program of seminal works and a West Coast premiere. Learn More
10:00 AM · ESMÉ QUARTET WITH ROBERT GREENBERG · Herbst Theatre (Civic Center) · TICKET INFO · live_music, classical · rating 7
sfwarmemorial.org · details The acclaimed Esmé Quartet teams up with music historian Dr. Robert Greenberg for a dynamic morning program combining expressive string quartet performances with engaging, insightful commentary.
2:00 PM · Music for Families · Davies Symphony Hall (Civic Center) · LEARN MORE · live_music, classical · rating 7
sfsymphony.org · details Overview Bring the whole family to the San Francisco Symphony’s first Music for Families concert of the new season—a vibrant exploration of the animal kingdom through music! Experience music from Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Flight of the Bumblebee,” Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf , Saint-Saëns’s Carnival of the Animals , and more, as prowling cats, lumbering elephants, chirping birds, buzzing bumblebees, and all your favorite animals come to Davies Symphony Hall.
3:00 PM · Poulenc Trio · Berkeley Piano (Berkeley) · $40.00. · live_music, classical · rating 7 · unconfirmed tickettailor.com · details Four Seasons Arts presents the Poulenc Trio, featuring Irina Kaplan Lande (piano), Aleh Remezau (oboe), and Bryan Young (bassoon), performing a program featuring works by Beethoven, Schnittke, Shostakovich, Viet Cuong, Poulenc, and Rossini.
3:00 PM · San Francisco Civic Music: An Afternoon of Chamber Music · Noe Valley Ministry (Noe Valley) · Free community concert; suggested donation $20 per person. · live_music, classical · rating 7 · unconfirmed sfcivicmusic.org · details Program includes Marcel Boucard's Suite Champêtre, Hindemith's Kleine Kammermusik, Malcolm Arnold's Three Shanties, and Dvořák's Piano Quartet No. 2 in E-flat Major, performed by Sonore Quintet and Pinky Quartet.
7:30 PM · Hisaishi Conducts Hisaishi · Davies Symphony Hall (Civic Center) · LEARN MORE · live_music, classical · rating 7
sfsymphony.org · details Overview Joe Hisaishi conducts the SF Symphony-commissioned West Coast premiere of his Concerto for Orchestra, as well as additional contemporary works to be announced. Hisaishi, a composer, conductor, and pianist, has established himself as a formidable force in contemporary music for his delicately crafted symphonic and solo works, as well as his globally successful film music.
7:30 PM · MANON · War Memorial Opera House (Civic Center) · TICKET INFO · live_music, classical, theater · rating 7
sfwarmemorial.org · details Experience Jules Massenet's tragic French opera presented by the San Francisco Opera, following the passionate yet devastating romance between the luxury-seeking Manon and the devoted Chevalier des Grieux.
7:30 PM · Symphonic Spooktacular · California Theatre (San Jose) · Contact venue for pricing · live_music, classical · rating 7
symphonysanjose.org · details Celebrate Symphony San Jose's 25th Anniversary Season by seeing the Symphonic Spooktacular! This Halloween, Peter Jaffe and Symphony San Jose summon music’s most legendary champions, as well as some deliciously dangerous foes. From bold, triumphant themes that celebrate courage and hope, to dark, thrilling scores that revel in mischief and menace, this spine-tingling concert brings the eternal battle between heroes and villains to life in full symphonic splendor.
time TBA · Mission Chamber Orchestra: SUNLIGHT AND DANCE" - Pepe Romero, guitar · Hammer Theatre (San Jose) · live_music, classical · rating 7
missionchamber.org · details _____ Saturday, September 26, 2026, 7:30PM ~ “NORTHERN LIGHT” Soloist: Jon Nakamatsu, piano Hammer Theatre Center – 101 Paseo De San Antonio , San Jose Jon Nakamatsu, piano Emilie Mayer Faust Overture, Op. 46 Edvard Grieg Piano concerto in A minor, Op. 16 Jon Nakamatsu, Piano Jean Sibelius Symphony N. 3 in C major, Op. 52 Side By Side: Fremont High School Click here for more information about Jon Nakamatsu Notes from the Conductor This program brings together three composers who each stood at…
time TBA · Mission Chamber Orchestra: “NORTHERN LIGHT ” - Jon Nakamatsu, piano · Hammer Theatre (San Jose) · live_music, classical · rating 7
missionchamber.org · details _____ Saturday, September 26, 2026, 7:30PM ~ “NORTHERN LIGHT” Soloist: Jon Nakamatsu, piano Hammer Theatre Center – 101 Paseo De San Antonio , San Jose Jon Nakamatsu, piano Emilie Mayer Faust Overture, Op. 46 Edvard Grieg Piano concerto in A minor, Op. 16 Jon Nakamatsu, Piano Jean Sibelius Symphony N. 3 in C major, Op. 52 Side By Side: Fremont High School Click here for more information about Jon Nakamatsu Notes from the Conductor This program brings together three composers who each stood at…
11:00 AM · Awesöme Orchestra · Exploratorium (Embarcadero) · live_music, classical · rating 6
exploratorium.edu · details Watch a live concert come together in real time as the creative musicians of Awesöme Orchestra assemble to rehearse and perform music from KPop Demon Hunters, and selections by composer Oscar Navarro.
11:00 AM · We All Journey · Exploratorium (Embarcadero) · community, art, live_music, classical · rating 6
exploratorium.edu · details Explore the life cycle and migration of Monarch butterflies, whose arrival in Mexico often coincides with Día de Muertos. Paint your own butterfly and see a colorful altar.
7:30 PM · Saturday, October 24, 2026 · Hammer Theatre (San Jose) · Order Now! · live_music, classical · rating 6
missionchamber.org · details Sunlight and DanceLos Esclavos Felices OvertureJuan Crisóstomo ArriagaRêverieClaude DebussyConcierto de AranjuezJoaquín RodrigoLe Boeuf sur le toit,Op. 58Darius MilhaudBallet Suite La EstanciaAlberto Ginastera* Guest Perfomers from Piedmont Hills High SchoolOur second concert celebrates the warm sunlight of Spain and Latin America with a dance filled program.
time TBA · INAUGURAL CONCERT! · Piedmont CFTA (Piedmont) · https://www.ticketsignup.io/lefe · live_music, classical, folk · rating 0 · no longer listed ticketsignup.io · details LAND’S END FOLK ENSEMBLE:CLASSICAL MUSICIANS EXPLORE FOLK MUSIC Tickets: https://www.ticketsignup.io/lefe
time TBA · Organ Concerts · De Young (Golden Gate Park) · live_music, classical · rating 0 · no longer listed famsf.org · details About the organists Eric Choate is a San Francisco–based conductor, composer, and organist. He is professor of choral and organ music at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and director of music at the Episcopal Church of St. Mary the Virgin. He holds the Fellowship Certificate (FAGO) from the American Guild of Organists, as well as degrees in composition from St. Olaf College and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.