Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival  2026 Season

All performances begin at 8 p.m. and are held Tuesdays and Fridays, as well as select Thursdays and weekends, throughout the summer. Performances run approximately 90 minutes with an intermission. No admission is charged. No reservations are needed. Seating is first-come, first-served. Free-will offering will be collected at intermission.

Redlands Bowl Performing Arts is the presenter of the Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival which holds the distinction of being the longest continuously running music festival in the United States at which no admission is charged. The Redlands Bowl is attended by over 100,000 members of the community each year.

Friday, 6/19/26

Yacht Rock Symphony Featuring Ambrosia and John Ford Coley Featuring the original group, Ambrosia, whose epic hits from the 70s and 80s soft rock era include Biggest Part of Me, How Much I Feel, and You’re the Only Woman. Joining Ambrosia will be singer John Ford Coley, whose timeless hits include I’d Really Love to See You Tonight, We’ll Never Have to Say Goodbye Again, and Nights are Forever Without You. Joining Ambrosia and John Ford Coley will be the Redlands Bowl Festival Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Nolan Livesay.

Tuesday, 6/23/26

The Grand Finals of the Redlands Bowl Concerto Competition

Roger Kalia, Competition Music Director and Conductor
An evening welcoming extraordinarily talented finalists as they compete for the prestigious competition’s top prize. This year’s featured soloist will be acclaimed musician Thomas Hooten, the principal trumpet player for the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
Conductor Roger Kalia | Thomas Hooten

Friday, 6/26/26

Ticket to the Moon: The ELO Experience Friday, June 26, brings the group widely considered to be the best Electric Light Orchestra tribute in the world, Ticket to the Moon: The ELO Experience.

Tuesday 6/30/26

Ashes & Arrows Tuesday, June 30, welcomes Ashes & Arrows a country/roots/bluegrass trio from the mountains of Asheville, NC, widely praised for their raw emotion, tight harmonies, and undeniable authenticity. Ashes & Arrows were 2024 finalists on America’s Got Talent. Ashes & Arrows

Friday, 7/3/26

A Star-Spangled Evening of Patriotic Pops Nolan Livesay, Producer and Conductor Friday, July 3 welcomes the return of A Star-Spangled Evening of Patriotic Pops under the baton of Maestro Nolan Livesay promising a festive patriotic evening featuring the Redlands Bowl Festival Orchestra, singers, and a special appearance by the Inland Master Chorale. Debuting at the concert will be a commissioned work to celebrate the legacy of Abraham Lincoln and Redlands’ own Lincoln Shrine. JASON & NOLAN LIVESAY

Tuesday, 7/7/26

The Filharmonics
A Capella Sensations

The Filharmonic is an LA-based a cappella crew of young Filipino American singers, who were showcased in NBC’S hit musical competition, The Sing-Off; were featured in the hit movie, Pitch Perfect 2; and set off a viral sensation after their Late Late Show appearance with James Corden and Anna Kendrick. The Filharmonic

Friday, 7/10/26

Leyenda Folklorico
An epic celebration of folklorico dance and mariachi music featuring Leyenda Folkorico, a Southern California based company who has brought the unique art forms to stages worldwide. The production will include 15 dancers, and 10 musicians. Ballet Folklorico | Ballet folklorico Classes | Corona CA | Los Angeles

Tuesday, 7/14/26

“The Sweet Caroline Tour”
Starring Jay White A Neil Diamond Tribute Tuesday July 14 welcomes the return of Jay White with his incomparable tribute to the great Neil Diamond. Jay has spent over 25 years performing in tribute to Mr. Diamond including several long stints in Las Vegas. In 2008, he was cast by director Ron Howard to play Neil Diamond in the Academy Award nominated film Frost/Nixon. Jay has been told by Neil Diamond himself, "Keep singing, so I can stay home & relax! Jay White - The #1 Neil Diamond Tribute Show!

Friday, 7/17/26

The Hutchins Consort Friday, July 17, welcomes The Hutchins Consort, an innovative violin chamber ensemble which performs on eight meticulously designed, scaled violins crafted by Dr. Carleen Hutchins in the mid-20 th century for optimum acoustic alignment. The Hutchins Consort will perform Vivaldi’s timeless Four Seasons, and other great string classics. Hutchins Consort | Violin Chamber Ensemble

Thursday, 7/23/26 – Sunday, 7/26/26

Public Dress Rehearsal: Tuesday, 7/21/26
Disney’s Frozen: The Musical
Produced by Nathan Prince and Steve Simons of Legendary Productions
Directed by Nathan Prince

Bundle up! From July 23 through 26 the Bowl presents a musical phenomenon that has taken the world by storm! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, Disney’s Frozen includes all the film’s beloved songs by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, along with new music written exclusively for the stage.
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Frozen takes place in the beautiful mountainous kingdom of Arendelle, where Princess Anna sets off on an epic journey with the help of hardworking ice harvester Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven, and a happy- go-lucky snowman named Olaf to bring her powerful and beloved, yet isolated, sister, Queen Elsa, home from a magical mountain ice palace.
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Full of magic, humor, and a stunning musical score, Frozen is a powerful tale of sisterhood, acceptance, and finding the real meaning of true love.

Tuesday, 7/28/26

TAIKOPROJECT
Tuesday, July 28 heralds the return of TAIKOPROJECT, the 2005 winners of the prestigious Tokyo International Taiko Contest. Founded in 2000 in Los Angeles by a group of young, emerging Taiko Drummers, the group defines a modern American style of taiko, blending traditional forms with a fresh energy and aesthetic. TAIKOPROJECT

Friday, 7/31/26

West Side Story in Concert Friday, July 31 brings a dynamic collaboration with the Inland Master Chorale and its artistic director, Joseph Modica, in presenting West Side Story in Concert. The evening promises an epic concert experience celebrating the music of the timeless Broadway musical and beloved motion picture. The evening welcomes acclaimed soloists, a full Orchestra, and over 60 members of the Inland Master
Chorale. Inland Empire Chorale | Inland Master Chorale

Tuesday, 8/4/26

Navy Band Southwest August 4 brings Navy Band Southwest’s 38-member Winds Ensemble for an evening of patriotic favorites including the armed services medley, the swinging sounds of big band, and many top hits by pop and country artists. Navy Band

Friday, 8/7/26

The Doo Wop Project Featuring five dynamic Broadway stars, this show gives old-school Doo Wop classics a fresh new twist and reimagines contemporary songs by hit makers like Daft Punk, Chris Stapleton and Taylor Swift as Doo Wop classics. The Doo Wop Project

Tuesday, 8/11/26

The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra Tuesday August 11th welcomes The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra, an ensemble founded in 1956 and which has been touring ever since. The Redlands Bowl family will be serenaded under the Redlands Bowl moonlight with iconic tunes such as In the Mood, Chattanooga Choo Choo, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, and A String of Pearls. Glenn Miller Orchestra

Friday, 8/14/26

Fireworks Finale! August 14 brings the 103 rd Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival season to a close with a Fireworks Finale featuring the Redlands Symphony Orchestra The evening’s featured soloist will be acclaimed violinist Miclen LaiPang, who will perform Tchaikovsky’s passionate, emotive Violin Concerto in D Major. Miclen is a past Redlands Bowl Young Artist winner. Based in Paris, he maintains an active international schedule as a chamber musician and soloist and currently serves as a faculty member at the International Chamber Music Academy in Ochsenhausen, Germany, As is the grand tradition at the Bowl, the evening will conclude with a brilliant burst of fireworks!
Miclen LaiPang
Redlands Symphony Orchestra

Friday, 12/4/26

A Holiday Evening with Phat Cat Swinger 
 
Phat Cat Swinger brings their high energy retro showmanship to the Redlands Bowl!  Showcasing a wide
range of musical styles in both original music and reimagined favorites, their fabulous 11-piece big band celebrates artists from Setzer to Bublé to Bruno Mars, in a holiday show sure to show sure to have the Redlands Bowl audience dancing in the aisles. Phat Cat Swinger