San Francisco Metro: Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · Classical · 11 events · data version 20261021-173303
7:30 PM · Stanford Philharmonia · Bing Hall (Stanford) · live_music, classical · rating 8
events.stanford.edu · details The Stanford Philharmonia, conducted by Paul Phillips, presents their 2026 Fall Concert program from the main stage of Bing Concert Hall featuring guest composer Melody Eötvos.
Program
Claude Debussy – Petite Suite (arranged by Henri Büsser)Darius Milhaud – Stanford SérénadeCindy Liu ‘28, oboe soloistMelody Eötvos – Red Dirt | Silver RainCalifornia premiereLudwig van Beethoven – Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21Admission Information
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3:30 PM · Piano Solo and Duet Works · Piedmont CFTA (Piedmont) · $40 at door, $35 in adv · live_music, classical · rating 7
ticketsignup.info · details Piano solo and duet works performed by pianists from the San Francisco Bay Area, with guests from Toronto
7:30 PM · California Symphony: From Tchaikovsky to Copland · San Jose CPA (San Jose) · Generally free or low-cost · live_music, classical · rating 7
californiasymphony.org · details Saturday Nov 7
8:00 PM
Intermission Reception
2026/27 Season, Donor Events
7:30 PM · Palo Alto Philharmonic: FALL CHAMBER CONCERT · First Lutheran PA (Palo Alto) · $25 General/Senior; $10 Youth/Student · live_music, classical · rating 7
paphil.org · details Palo Alto Philharmonic musicians and their friends perform a delightful chamber music program in wind, string, and brass ensembles.
time TBA · Aeternum: Rejoice and Be Merry · Old First Concerts (Polk Gulch) · live_music, classical, livestream · rating 7
oldfirstconcerts.org · details *** LIVE STREAM LINK HERE *** Rejoice and Be Merry Aeternum California’s Professional Vocal Ensemble Bailey Cooke, conductor Described by San Francisco Classical Voice as “The Bay Area’s latest and greatest master chorus”, Aeternum is a professional vocal ensemble of the top choral singers from across the US and the UK. Experience Christmas favorites from the English choral tradition alongside wintery works and dazzling arrangements of beloved carols from the renaissance to today!
time TBA · Festival Gala 2026 · Old First Concerts (Polk Gulch) · live_music, classical, festival, livestream · rating 7
oldfirstconcerts.org · details *** LIVE STREAM LINK HERE *** Old First Concerts Festival Gala 2026 Just like last year, we will have three sets of amazing music, two intermissions filled with food and beverages, and admission is free! This year, we are excited to welcome the 2025 Opera America Composer of the Year Jake Heggie, who debuted his work at Old First Concerts nearly 30 years ago!
time TBA · Symphony San Jose: Songs of the Fall
Chorale Concert · California Theatre (San Jose) · live_music, classical · rating 7
symphonysanjose.org · details Perfect for Thanksgiving, this heartwarming program of American choral music captures the spirit of home, gratitude, and togetherness — from the peaceful, nature-inspired sounds of Argento's Walden Pond to the comforting, familiar warmth of Paulus' The Road Home . You'll also hear the joyful Still I Rise , a powerful and uplifting song of hope and strength. Rounding out the evening are stunning pieces by Persichetti, Whitacre, and Lauridsen, plus more wonderful music to enjoy.
3:00 PM · San Francisco Ballet - Tiny Dances · Palace of Fine Arts (Marina) · dance, classical · rating 6 · unconfirmed palaceoffinearts.org · details San Francisco Ballet's family series production of Swan Lake specially adapted for children ages 2 to 8.
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.