Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival Returns to San Diego
The Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival is gearing up to bring North America’s largest gathering of concertmasters and principal players to the stage.
This annual festival is a must-see for classical music lovers, uniting the most elite musicians from top orchestras across the U.S. and Canada for an extraordinary showcase of talent.
This year’s festival, led by Music Director Michael Francis, begins with a historic moment—a newly discovered Mozart work, Serenade in C Major. Written when Mozart was just 10–13 years old, this extraordinary composition was recently found in a German library, and San Diego audiences will be among the first to experience it live.
An All-Star Lineup of World-Class Musicians
The festival’s All-Star Orchestra features musicians from the New York Philharmonic, Los Angeles Philharmonic, San Francisco Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra, and many more. With past years featuring players from 30 major orchestras, the 2025 lineup promises an equally impressive roster of talent.
Beyond Mozart, this year’s festival includes works from Beethoven, Bach, Mendelssohn, Saint-Saëns, Vivaldi, and others. Audiences can expect electrifying performances of The Four Seasons, Brandenburg Concertos, Beethoven’s Triple Concerto, and other symphonic masterpieces.
Concerts take place at two stunning venues: The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center and UC San Diego’s Epstein Family Amphitheater.
Pre-concert talks and mini-concerts will enhance the experience at The Conrad, while the Epstein Amphitheater introduces a new picnic-friendly policy, complete with lawn seating and live music from the Mainly Mozart Youth Orchestra.
See you there!
📅 June 18–28, 2025
📍 9480 Innovation Ln, La Jolla | 7600 Fay Ave L to, La Jolla
🎟️ Get your tickets here
ℹ️ More info here
Experience the Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival, where the North America’s largest gathering of concertmasters and principal players come together for an unforgettable celebration of Mozart and beyond!
See you there, San Diego!
