SummerFest 2025

Kick off SummerFest 2025 with the ultimate summer party! With Fireworks! Celebrate America with the iconic hits of Jimmy Buffett, Bob Marley, Van Morrison and The Beach Boys —from “Margaritaville,” “Come Monday,” “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” to “Brown-Eyed Girl” and many more— brought to life by celebrated vocalists and Pacific Symphony. Sing along, dance under the open sky, and cap off the night with a spectacular fireworks finale that will light up the summer sky. Don’t miss this epic outdoor concert—it’s the perfect way to start the season!

FULL-LENGTH FEATURE FILM!
Thirty years since the destruction of the second Death Star, the sinister First Order, commanded by the mysterious Snoke and apprentice Kylo Ren, rise from the ashes of the Empire. The Resistance, led by General Leia Organa, attempts to thwart the First Order's threat, but they're desperate for help. Rey, a desert scavenger, and Finn, an ex-stormtrooper, find themselves joining forces with Han Solo and Chewbacca in a desperate mission to return a BB-unit droid with a map to Luke Skywalker back to the Resistance.

Experience an evening of musical brilliance, featuring Oscar Navarro’s vibrant A Downey Overture, Beethoven’s majestic Piano Concerto No. 5 with pianist Michelle Cann, and Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition in Ravel’s stunning orchestration. Under the direction of Carl St.Clair, this concert promises to be a truly unforgettable celebration of great music.

Carl St.Clair, conductor
Michelle Cann, piano

Get ready for a night of non-stop dancing as Pacific Symphony presents Disco Fever, a high-energy concert conducted by Principal Pops Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez. This exciting performance features the incredible vocal talents of Maiya Sykes and Ty Taylor performing iconic disco anthems like “We Are Family,” “Stayin’ Alive,” “I Will Survive,” and “The Hustle.” The fun continues with an on-stage dance-off, where audience members can show off their best disco moves. Inspired by Enrico’s father’s love for the genre, this concert will take you on an unforgettable ride back to the groovy ‘70s.

Experience the grandeur of Tchaikovsky’s most iconic works in this exhilarating concert, where passion and power meet. The evening opens with the soaring beauty of Piano Concerto No. 1, featuring a stunning performance that will captivate and thrill. After intermission, immerse yourself in the dramatic intensity of Francesca da Rimini, a symphonic poem filled with vivid storytelling. The evening culminates with the explosive 1812 Overture, a thrilling celebration of Tchaikovsky’s bold compositional mastery, complete with fireworks for an unforgettable finale.