Cal Poly Arts

09/11/2026

Thanks for the feature, SLO New Times!

We are excited to welcome the Alphabet Rockers to San Luis Obispo in just a few short weeks - get ready to sing, dance, and shout as we move, groove, and learn about conservation in nature. 🌏 Power to the Planet!

Imagine a bright future, Cal Poly Arts, Alphabet Rockers, Shades: Anthems for the Planet, family entertainment

09/10/2026

👊 OCT 3 | 11:00AM | SPANOS THEATRE
Get up and MOVE with the Alphabet Rockers - coming to San Luis Obispo on Saturday, October 3! 🌎 Perfect for all ages, "SHADES: Anthems for the Planet" is an uplifting and unforgettable experience that invites families to imagine a brighter future and discover how even small actions can make a big difference.

📍Saturday, October 3, 11AM at the Spanos Theatre, San Luis Obispo
presented by Cal Poly Arts

🎟 Tickets & Info at calpolyarts.org

09/09/2026

Startin' off the 2026/27 Season strong with a SOLD OUT performance by Taj Mahal and Keb' Mo' at the Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo, presented by Cal Poly Arts. This crowd was ready for a party and these absolute legends brought it! 🌟 An extraordinary evening that brought the audience to their feet in a well-deserved standing ovation!

Thank you to our show sponsors Coleen & Ray Mattison for supporting local performing arts in San Luis Obispo and to these amazing artists for such a fantastic show!

▶ Be sure to check out the rest of the 2026/27 season on calpolyarts.org - this is just the beginning!

09/08/2026

We are looking forward to a great show tonight in San Luis Obispo!!! 🎙

Hey Mr. Tambourine MEN! If you come see the show tonight Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo - you’ll see both Keb' Mo' and Taj Mahal plus more than just the tambourine…It’s definitely a power packed show you won’t want to miss! 🎟️ @ link in bio 7:30 pm 🎶🎶🎶 Concord Jazz Salto 📸Martina Menendez Pipien

08/29/2026

SEPT 22 | 7:30PM | PACSLO
Set to Leonard Cohen's iconic songs including "Suzanne," "So Long, Marianne," "Hallelujah," "Dance Me to the End of Love," and "Everybody Knows," "Dance Me" transforms Cohen’s words and music into a breathtaking visual and emotional experience brought to life by the extraordinary dancers of Ballets Jazz Montréal.

ONE-NIGHT-ONLY
📍Tuesday, September 22 at the Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo
presented by Cal Poly Arts

🎟 Tickets & Info at calpolyarts.org

08/27/2026

It's BROADWAY, BABY! 📣🤩 As San Luis Obispo's premier presenter of Broadway National Tours, we are ecstatic to be bringing 4 brand new to SLO tours to the Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo this season with Cal Poly Arts:

🪲 BEETLEJUICE - January 18 & 19
🌽 SHUCKED - April 6 & 7
👑 SIX - May 18 & 19
🎙️ A Beautiful Noise - The Neil Diamond Musical - June 10

These tickets are 🔥🔥🔥, so be sure to secure your seats NOW!
Tickets & Info at calpolyarts.org.

08/25/2026

When Cal Poly Arts presented Alfredo Rodriguez in 2025, we had a feeling San Luis Obispo would absolutely LOVE this talented performer's sound - and the reviews say it all! ⭐️ With the entire Spanos Theatre on their feet and dancing in the aisles, we are thrilled to be bringing Alfredo BACK and moving to Harold Miossi Hall with the "Alfredo Rodriguez Band feat. Pedrito Martinez" on April 21, 2027!

🎟 Tickets & Info at calpolyarts.org

08/23/2026

Our first UNCORKED Fundraiser to benefit our Passport to the Arts program on Friday was a sellout success! It was heartening to see so many of our community members showing up to ensure that everyone in our region has access to the performing arts. We shared great wine, delightful conversations, and the beautiful Dallidet Adobe & Gardens all while raising over $6,000 for free tickets for our neighbors who otherwise wouldn’t be able to attend Cal Poly Arts performances. Thank you for everyone who came to support this happy hour with a purpose!🍷😉

08/22/2026

2026/27 Cal Poly Art(ist) Spotlight: Alphabet Rockers:
GRAMMY-winning Alphabet Rockers, led by Kaitlin McGaw and Tommy Soulati Shepherd, create music and media that center youth voices, foster belonging, and spark social change. Through 15 years of collaboration, they have reached more than 5 million listeners while building a more inclusive future for children’s media.

📍Saturday, October 3 at the Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo
presented by Cal Poly Arts
🎟 Tickets & Info at calpolyarts.org

08/21/2026

Celebrate the magic of the season with rising vocal sensation Stella Cole! 🎄 With nearly 2 million followers and fans around the world, Stella is captivating a new generation with her timeless voice and signature style.

📻 Inspired by legends like Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, and Nat “King” Cole, she brings fresh energy to beloved classics while honoring the enduring legacy of the Great American Songbook.

📍Monday, December 14 at the Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo
presented by Cal Poly Arts

🎟 Tickets & Info at calpolyarts.org