Mendocino Music Festival

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At the Mendocino Music Festival classical and contemporary music is played LIVE by highest quality musicians who come to perform in the incomparable Mendocino, California, famous for its flourishing culture within its setting of wild natural beauty. The Festival Tent, an ephemeral white canvas crowned with flags flying is raised every year in July. Between the very bluff of the ocean and Main Stre

et it nestles within the charming little Victorian village. It can house a full symphony and seat more than 840 music lovers while being seen and admired from miles around. Since 1987, its principal conductor is Maestro Allan Pollack. Evenings in the Festival Tent include breathtaking concerts featuring the glorious Festival Orchestra, the popular Big Band concert featuring guest singers, chamber music ensembles, blues, jazz, world, folk, and popular contemporary music. Days include lecture/recitals at the Piano Series, performances from the young, outstanding emerging artists, and chamber concerts at beautiful, intimate venues throughout Mendocino Village.

Thank you for making our 40th Anniversary Season an extraordinary success!Together, we celebrated remarkable music, welc...
07/29/2026

Thank you for making our 40th Anniversary Season an extraordinary success!

Together, we celebrated remarkable music, welcomed enthusiastic audiences, and created unforgettable memories in the Tent Concert Hall. While ticket sales exceeded our hopes, they cover only part of what it takes to bring the Festival to life. If this season inspired you, please consider supporting the music we all love. Thank you for being part of the Mendocino Music Festival family. - https://mailchi.mp/mendocinomusic/2026-post-season

Join us tonight as the Mendocino Music Festival's 40th Anniversary season comes to a thrilling close. Artistic Director ...
07/25/2026

Join us tonight as the Mendocino Music Festival's 40th Anniversary season comes to a thrilling close. Artistic Director Allan Pollack conducts his moving Songs of Love and Loss for soprano, chorus, and orchestra, followed by Beethoven's monumental Symphony No. 9, culminating in the timeless "Ode to Joy." Celebrate the finale of an unforgettable season with us tonight at 7:30 PM in the Tent Concert Hall.

Saturday, July 25 • 7:30 PM, Tent Concert Hall - https://mailchi.mp/mendocinomusic/2026-closing-night

07/25/2026

Tonight at 7:30 the 2026 Festival concludes on a high note with Beethoven’s monumentally joyful Ninth Symphony with the Festival Orchestra and Chorus, Conductor Allan Pollack and guest soloists. Rounding out the program is Allan Pollack's "Songs of Love and Loss."

Tonight at the Mendocino Music Festival, award-winning blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter Sue Foley brings her fier...
07/24/2026

Tonight at the Mendocino Music Festival, award-winning blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter Sue Foley brings her fiery guitar work, soulful vocals, and unmistakable stage presence to the Tent Concert Hall. A Juno Award winner and five-time Blues Music Award recipient, Foley has earned international acclaim for keeping the blues vibrant and alive. Join us at 7:30 PM for an unforgettable evening. Tickets are available online and at the door, subject to availability. - https://mailchi.mp/mendocinomusic/2026-sue-foley

07/24/2026

Tonight only—July 24 at 7:30: Multi-award-winning blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter Sue Foley . A five-time winner of the Blues Music Award for Traditional Blues Female Artist and two-time Juno Award winner who tours internationally. She has shared stages with B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Jimmie Vaughan, and Billy F Gibbons, earning her place among the top tier of blues artists.

Tonight at the Mendocino Music Festival, experience an unforgettable evening with folk music legend Tom Rush. For more t...
07/23/2026

Tonight at the Mendocino Music Festival, experience an unforgettable evening with folk music legend Tom Rush. For more than six decades, Rush has captivated audiences with his warm baritone, masterful guitar playing, timeless songs, and engaging storytelling. Join us at 7:30 PM in the Tent Concert Hall for a rare chance to hear one of America's most influential folk artists live. Tickets online and at the door, subject to availability. - https://mailchi.mp/mendocinomusic/2026-tom-rush

07/23/2026

Tonight at 7:30 catch gifted performer Tom Rush’s distinctive guitar style, wry humor, and warm, expressive voice that have made him a legend to audiences around the world. His performances are filled with the laughter of terrific storytelling, the sweet melancholy of ballads, and the passion of gritty blues. Rush’s impact on the American music scene has been profound, helping shape the folk revival in the ‘60s and the renaissance of the ‘80s and ‘90s. Tom Rush

07/22/2026

Tonight at 7:30 guest Francesco Lecce-Chong, Conductor leads the Festival Orchestra with guest violinist Mio Imai. CBS News called Imai, “a rising star in the violin world, using music to tell stories.” The acclaimed young artist will perform Samuel Barber’s Violin Concerto on a program with Shuying Li’s “Purple Mountains” and Beethoven’s evocative 6th Symphony “Pastoral”.

07/21/2026

Grammy-nominated Laila Biali tonight at 7:30. Don’t miss this dynamic Canadian singer-songwriter, pianist, and national radio host who has headlined festivals and venues on five continents. A 2026 Grammy nominee (alongside Lady Gaga, Elton John and Brandi Carlile, Barbra Streisand, and Jennifer Hudson) she is also a Juno award winner.

07/20/2026

Popular Cajun artists Beausoleil avec Michael Doucet tonight at 7:30 only. "Critics unanimously agree that it is 'bon temps,’ every time they play," According to The New York Times. They’re talking about Beausoleil, of course!

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45100 Main Street
Mendocino, CA
95460

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Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

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