Mondavi Center

10/09/2026

Pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason says she may have been the first to learn an instrument, but today, the seven Kanneh-Mason siblings from Britain are all emerging instrumentalists in the classical music world.

Recognized as one of classical music's most exciting young performers, Isata Kanneh-Mason has already released several acclaimed albums. She comes to the Mondavi Center on November 7 with Orpheus Chamber Orchestra.

From sibling banter to performance anxiety, Isata Kanneh-Mason discusses family, learning from Elton John, and why classical music remains relevant to young people.

10/08/2026

Looking for a family-friendly outing? Youth 17 and under get 50% off tickets at the Mondavi Center!

Make memories together with live performances made for all ages, from cirque and music to dance and more.

Coming up on October 25, Cirque Mechanics' "Tilt!" brings the thrill of the amusement park to the stage with incredible acrobatics, inventive machinery and nonstop spectacle.

Find a show the whole family will enjoy at mondaviarts.org

[Video Description: Shots of Cirque Mechanics performing various acrobatic feats from Tilt!]

10/07/2026

Akram Khan Company’s final touring production comes to the Mondavi Center on October 18. Combining Bharatanatyam and contemporary voices, this work unfolds through ceremony and shared remembrance. The 60-minute production is full of spellbinding choreography and storytelling, perfect for both dance aficionados and newcomers.

[Video Description: Clips of an all-female ensemble of dancers performing "Thikra: Night of Remembering" which tells the story of a group of women connecting with their ancestors.]

10/06/2026

Grown-up problems require grown-up solutions. Don't worry, we've got you.

[Video Description: A person stands with their arm and hand out.
How To Fix Pain As A Child: Another person places a bandaid on the first person's hand, while a children's song plays in the background.
Vs. As An Adult: The first person flips their hand over and the second person hands them a few Mondavi Center tickets while Galactic's song "Clap Your Hands" plays in the background.]

10/05/2026

Step right up to the dazzling world of Tilt! A Circus Thrill Ride.

Journey back to the 1980s and experience a high-flying homage to America’s iconic amusement parks. At the heart of the spectacle is a giant Ferris Wheel surrounded by mechanical creations that reimagine classic rides and games of the time.

Bursting with acrobatics, aerial feats, juggling, and a dose of nostalgic charm, this theatrical circus adventure brings the sights, sounds, and spirit of the era to life.

[Video Description: Acrobats from Cirque Mechanics performing various stunts with a circus-themed set.]

10/01/2026

On Cambias mi Mundo (You Change My World), Lila Downs turns transformation into music. She wrote nearly every song on the album, weaving together love, loss, renewal and resilience with sounds rooted in cumbia, boleros, Afro-Mestizo traditions and the many musical worlds she calls home.

The album reaches beyond the personal. She explores the ties between women, culture and the natural world, and what it means to carry traditions forward while making space for change.

Lila Downs brings Cambias mi Mundo to the Mondavi Center on October 23.

[Image Description: Lila Downs sits on a tiled floor leaning against a clay pot, wearing a red dress and boots. She looks toward the camera with one hand raised, surrounded by pools of red fabric in a warm, softly lit setting.]

09/30/2026

“When I'm on my death bed it will be my collaborations with other people I will remember—and the influence we leave on each other's hearts.” — Akram Khan

For Thikra: Night of Remembering, Akram Khan’s collaboration with Saudi visual artist Manal AlDowayan and 15 female dancers began in the ancient desert of AlUla, where the landscape, stories and ancestral knowledge inspired a work about memory, connection and collective learning.

Now, this journey from desert to stage comes to the Mondavi Center on October 17 as Akram Khan Company presents his final touring production, brought to life through spellbinding choreography.

[Image Description: Akram Khan and Manal AlDowayan stand together in the AlUla desert, surrounded by towering sandstone rock formations. Khan wears a black T-shirt and pants, while AlDowayan wears a cream-colored outfit with a patterned shawl and brown crossbody bag. Warm evening sunlight illuminates the landscape.]

09/30/2026

Thank you UC Davis Health for being the sponsor of tonight's performance, Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves Celebrate John Coltrane. We greatly appreciate your support.

09/29/2026

Julian Lage makes the guitar look way too easy. Widely hailed as one of the most gifted guitarists of his generation, Lage has earned praise for his virtuosic playing and singular sound. The New Yorker described his music as “a revelation unfolding in real time—a genuine portrayal of an interior state.”

See his masterful skill in action when Julian Lage brings his quartet to the Mondavi Center on October 18.

[Video Description: Julian Lage and his quartet in a studio, with Julian playing the lead guitar on the song "Nightshade."]