Concert Hour
2025-09-18 13:00 - 13:50, 2025-09-25 13:00 - 13:50 (America/Los_Angeles) | Performance Lab (D10), 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, 92069, United States
CONCERT HOUR
Make plans to attend our Free Concert Hour on Thursdays this Fall and Spring. Concert Hour is a music enrichment series presented for our students and the community by the Palomar College Performing Arts Department. Enjoy a wide range of exciting artists and musicians. The program is presented at 1:00 p.m. and ends at approximately 2:00 p.m. Visit www.palomarperforms.com for updated information for all dates and performance locations.
FREE CONCERT HOUR SERIES
1:00 p.m. Thursdays, Fall and Spring – Parking is Free in Lots 1 and 15
Fall 2025 Concert Hour
September 18, 25; October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; November 6, 13, 20;
December 4, 11, 18
Spring 2026 Concert Hour
February 19, 26; March 5, 12, 19; April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21

Concert Hour
2025-10-02 13:00 - 13:50 | Performance Lab (D10), 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, 92069, United States
CONCERT HOUR
Make plans to attend our Free Concert Hour on Thursdays this Fall and Spring. Concert Hour is a music enrichment series presented for our students and the community by the Palomar College Performing Arts Department. Enjoy a wide range of exciting artists and musicians. The program is presented at 1:00 p.m. and ends at approximately 2:00 p.m. Visit www.palomarperforms.com for updated information for all dates and performance locations.
FREE CONCERT HOUR SERIES
1:00 p.m. Thursdays, Fall and Spring – Parking is Free in Lots 1 and 15
Fall 2025 Concert Hour
September 18, 25; October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; November 6, 13, 20;
December 4, 11, 18
Spring 2026 Concert Hour
February 19, 26; March 5, 12, 19; April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21
TODAY’S PERFORMER: Pianist, Dmitry Kirichenko

Murder on the Orient Express
2025-10-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-05 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Howard Brubeck Theatre, Howard Brubeck Theatre, 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, 92069, United States
Murder on the Orient Express | Howard Brubeck Theatre – October 3rd-12th Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7:00pm, Sunday at 2:00p.m.

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Agatha Christie’s
Murder on the Orient Express
Adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig
Directed by Michael Mufson

All aboard for a glamorous, edge-of-your-seat adventure!
In this stylish and suspenseful adaptation of Agatha Christie’s iconic mystery, a luxurious train ride through Europe is derailed by a snowstorm—and a shocking murder. Trapped in the mountains with a killer among them, the passengers turn to the legendary detective Hercule Poirot to crack the case before the murderer strikes again. Ken Ludwig’s Murder on the Orient Express is a clever, fast-paced whodunit filled with larger-than-life characters, unexpected twists, and moments of laugh-out-loud wit. Don’t miss this thrilling journey of deception, deduction, and danger.

The Artist Sings
2025-10-04 14:00 - 16:00 | San Marcos Lutheran Church, 3419 Grand Ave, San Marcos, 92078, United States
The Artist Sings | San Marcos Lutheran Church – Saturday, October 4 at 2:00 p.m.

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THE ARTIST SINGS – Palomar Chorale and Palomar Chamber Singers – Directed by John Russell
Saturday, October 4 at 2:00 p.m. (San Marcos Lutheran Church)
This program centers around five choral art songs by acclaimed composer Harry T. Burleigh. Known for his incredible settings of spirituals, these songs are truly works of vocal art, representing music that many audiences are less familiar with. The concert will feature compositions inspired by art songs, including music by Susan Labarr, Jennifer Lucy Cook, and Zanaida Robles, among others.

Concert Hour
2025-10-09 13:00 - 13:50 | Performance Lab (D10), 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, 92069, United States
CONCERT HOUR
Make plans to attend our Free Concert Hour on Thursdays this Fall and Spring. Concert Hour is a music enrichment series presented for our students and the community by the Palomar College Performing Arts Department. Enjoy a wide range of exciting artists and musicians. The program is presented at 1:00 p.m. and ends at approximately 2:00 p.m. Visit www.palomarperforms.com for updated information for all dates and performance locations.
FREE CONCERT HOUR SERIES
1:00 p.m. Thursdays, Fall and Spring – Parking is Free in Lots 1 and 15
Fall 2025 Concert Hour
September 18, 25; October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; November 6, 13, 20;
December 4, 11, 18
Spring 2026 Concert Hour
February 19, 26; March 5, 12, 19; April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21
TODAYS PERFORMER: Cello and Piano by Paul Tseng and Dr. Ching Ming Cheng

An Ellington Evening with Jazz and Dance
2025-10-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Howard Brubeck Theatre, Howard Brubeck Theatre, 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, 92069, United States
An Ellington Evening with Jazz and Dance | Howard Brubeck Theatre – October 15th, 7:00pm

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AN ELLINGTON EVENING WITH JAZZ AND DANCE – Palomar Day and Night Jazz Ensembles featuring performances from Palomar College Dance, Directed by Mackenzie Leighton
Wednesday, October 15 at 7:00p.m. (HBT)

Join our Day and Night Ensembles for an evening of incredible music. Our Night band will perform selections from Duke Ellington’s Far East Suite, and they will be joined on stage by performers from Palomar Performing Arts Dance Area.

Concert Hour
2025-10-16 13:00 - 13:50 | Performance Lab (D10), 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, 92069, United States
CONCERT HOUR
Make plans to attend our Free Concert Hour on Thursdays this Fall and Spring. Concert Hour is a music enrichment series presented for our students and the community by the Palomar College Performing Arts Department. Enjoy a wide range of exciting artists and musicians. The program is presented at 1:00 p.m. and ends at approximately 2:00 p.m. Visit www.palomarperforms.com for updated information for all dates and performance locations.
FREE CONCERT HOUR SERIES
1:00 p.m. Thursdays, Fall and Spring – Parking is Free in Lots 1 and 15
Fall 2025 Concert Hour
September 18, 25; October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; November 6, 13, 20;
December 4, 11, 18
Spring 2026 Concert Hour
February 19, 26; March 5, 12, 19; April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21
TODAY’S PERFORMER: Harpist, Maryruth Culver

Applied Music Program - Free
2025-10-17 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-11-14 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-12-05 12:30 - 14:00 | Performance Lab (D10), 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, 92069, United States
Join us as we celebrate the performances of our Applied Music Program students!
These students have worked very hard to prepare for their performances. We know you will be thrilled to watch these future professional musicians as they grow in their craft and support them as they go forward.

Landscapes and Soundscapes
2025-10-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Howard Brubeck Theatre, Howard Brubeck Theatre, 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, 92069, United States
Landscapes and Soundscapes | Howard Brubeck Theatre – October 17th, 7:00pm

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LANDSCAPES AND SOUNDSCAPES
Palomar Comet Concert Band – Directed by Heather Barclay
Friday, October 17 at 7:00 p.m. (HBT)
Join the Palomar Comet Concert Band as we explore different landscapes and soundscapes of the world. What will we find and what will we hear? Join us on our exploration!!

Concert Hour
2025-10-23 13:00 - 13:50 | Performance Lab (D10), 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, 92069, United States
CONCERT HOUR
Make plans to attend our Free Concert Hour on Thursdays this Fall and Spring. Concert Hour is a music enrichment series presented for our students and the community by the Palomar College Performing Arts Department. Enjoy a wide range of exciting artists and musicians. The program is presented at 1:00 p.m. and ends at approximately 2:00 p.m. Visit www.palomarperforms.com for updated information for all dates and performance locations.
FREE CONCERT HOUR SERIES
1:00 p.m. Thursdays, Fall and Spring – Parking is Free in Lots 1 and 15
Fall 2025 Concert Hour
September 18, 25; October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; November 6, 13, 20;
December 4, 11, 18
Spring 2026 Concert Hour
February 19, 26; March 5, 12, 19; April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21
TODAY’S PERFORMER: Charlie Arbelaez, Saxophonist

Concert Hour
2025-10-30 13:00 - 13:50 | Performance Lab (D10), 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, 92069, United States
CONCERT HOUR
Make plans to attend our Free Concert Hour on Thursdays this Fall and Spring. Concert Hour is a music enrichment series presented for our students and the community by the Palomar College Performing Arts Department. Enjoy a wide range of exciting artists and musicians. The program is presented at 1:00 p.m. and ends at approximately 2:00 p.m. Visit www.palomarperforms.com for updated information for all dates and performance locations.
FREE CONCERT HOUR SERIES
1:00 p.m. Thursdays, Fall and Spring – Parking is Free in Lots 1 and 15
Fall 2025 Concert Hour
September 18, 25; October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; November 6, 13, 20;
December 4, 11, 18
Spring 2026 Concert Hour
February 19, 26; March 5, 12, 19; April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21
TODAY’S PERFORMER: Alina Steel, Flute and Piano

Concert Hour
2025-11-06 13:00 - 13:50 | Performance Lab (D10), 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, 92069, United States
CONCERT HOUR
Make plans to attend our Free Concert Hour on Thursdays this Fall and Spring. Concert Hour is a music enrichment series presented for our students and the community by the Palomar College Performing Arts Department. Enjoy a wide range of exciting artists and musicians. The program is presented at 1:00 p.m. and ends at approximately 2:00 p.m. Visit www.palomarperforms.com for updated information for all dates and performance locations.
FREE CONCERT HOUR SERIES
1:00 p.m. Thursdays, Fall and Spring – Parking is Free in Lots 1 and 15
Fall 2025 Concert Hour
September 18, 25; October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; November 6, 13, 20;
December 4, 11, 18
Spring 2026 Concert Hour
February 19, 26; March 5, 12, 19; April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21
TODAY’S PERFORMER: Ashley Zhang, Cello and Piano

Concert Hour
2025-11-13 13:00 - 13:50 | Performance Lab (D10), 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, 92069, United States
CONCERT HOUR
Make plans to attend our Free Concert Hour on Thursdays this Fall and Spring. Concert Hour is a music enrichment series presented for our students and the community by the Palomar College Performing Arts Department. Enjoy a wide range of exciting artists and musicians. The program is presented at 1:00 p.m. and ends at approximately 2:00 p.m. Visit www.palomarperforms.com for updated information for all dates and performance locations.
FREE CONCERT HOUR SERIES
1:00 p.m. Thursdays, Fall and Spring – Parking is Free in Lots 1 and 15
Fall 2025 Concert Hour
September 18, 25; October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; November 6, 13, 20;
December 4, 11, 18
Spring 2026 Concert Hour
February 19, 26; March 5, 12, 19; April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21
TODAY’S PERFORMER: Emily Harrington, Flute Duo

Eric Dickerson Concert Hour ***Canceled
2025-11-20 13:00 - 13:50 | Performance Lab (D10), 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, 92069, United States
***CANCELED***
CONCERT HOUR
Make plans to attend our Free Concert Hour on Thursdays this Fall and Spring. Concert Hour is a music enrichment series presented for our students and the community by the Palomar College Performing Arts Department. Enjoy a wide range of exciting artists and musicians. The program is presented at 1:00 p.m. and ends at approximately 2:00 p.m. Visit www.palomarperforms.com for updated information for all dates and performance locations.
FREE CONCERT HOUR SERIES
1:00 p.m. Thursdays, Fall and Spring – Parking is Free in Lots 1 and 15
Fall 2025 Concert Hour
September 18, 25; October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; November 6, 13, 20;
December 4, 11, 18
Spring 2026 Concert Hour
February 19, 26; March 5, 12, 19; April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21
TODAY’S PERFORMER: Eric Dickerson, Lute
***CANCELED***

Concert Hour - Music Fusion
2025-12-04 13:00 - 13:50 | Performance Lab (D10), 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, 92069, United States
CONCERT HOUR
Make plans to attend our Free Concert Hour on Thursdays this Fall and Spring. Concert Hour is a music enrichment series presented for our students and the community by the Palomar College Performing Arts Department. Enjoy a wide range of exciting artists and musicians. The program is presented at 1:00 p.m. and ends at approximately 2:00 p.m. Visit www.palomarperforms.com for updated information for all dates and performance locations.
FREE CONCERT HOUR SERIES
1:00 p.m. Thursdays, Fall and Spring – Parking is Free in Lots 1 and 15
Fall 2025 Concert Hour
September 18, 25; October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; November 6, 13, 20;
December 4, 11, 18
Spring 2026 Concert Hour
February 19, 26; March 5, 12, 19; April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21
TODAY’S PERFORMER: Preview to “FUSION” : Palomar Performing Arts Student Composers Concert

Fusion! - A Student Composers' Recital
2025-12-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Performance Lab (D10), 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, 92069, United States
Fusion! – A Student Composers’ Recital | Performance Lab (D-10) – December 4 at 7:00pm

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FUSION! – A Student Composers’ Recital
Directed by Madelyn Byrne
Thursday, December 4 at 7:00 p.m., Performance Lab (D10)
Come meet our student composers and hear what they have created. From film and gaming tracks to traditional musical genres, their hard work and dedication to their art are sure to please.

Pastorela Fronteriza
2025-12-05 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-06 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-07 14:30 - 16:30 | Studio Theatre, 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, 92069, United States
ST December 5th-14th (Thursday, Friday, Saturday @ 7:30pm, Sunday @ 2:30pm)

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PASTORELA FRONTERIZA
(Borderland Shepherd’s Play)
In English with some Spanish
By Carlos Morton
Directed by Alejandro Moreno
A bold reimagining of a beloved Mexican tradition, Pastorela Fronteriza blends ancient storytelling with sharp social satire. Set along the U.S./Mexico border, this contemporary Christmas play follows a group of shepherds whose spiritual journey is challenged by devilish temptations. Guided by the North Star, they cross into a surreal landscape where a flashy shopping mall—and a cunning Santa in disguise—threaten to distract them from their sacred path. Written by acclaimed playwright Carlos Morton, this borderland pastorela is a vibrant, thought-provoking celebration of hope, resilience, and holiday spirit.

Peace on Earth
2025-12-06 14:00 - 16:00 | San Marcos Lutheran Church, 3419 Grand Ave, San Marcos, 92078, United States
Peace on Earth | San Marcos Lutheran Church – December 6 at 2:00pm

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PEACE ON EARTH
Palomar Chorale and Palomar Chamber Singers – Directed by John Russell
Saturday, December 6 at 2:00 pm (San Marcos Lutheran Church)
Join us for an afternoon of beautiful seasonal music featuring Charpentier’s Midnight Mass and Conrad Susa’s Carols and Lullabies of the Southwest. Both works feature unique interpretations of the holiday season from two diverse cultural perspectives. The program will also feature music that focuses on the peace and serenity of the season, including works by Amy Beach, J.S. Bach, Franz Biebl, and others.

The Eternal Search for Joy
2025-12-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Howard Brubeck Theatre, Howard Brubeck Theatre, 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, 92069, United States
Eternal Search for Joy | Howard Brubeck Theatre – December 7 at 2:00pm

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THE ETERNAL SEARCH FOR JOY: Brahms Symphony No. 4
Palomar Symphony Orchestra – Directed by Ellen Weller
Sunday, December 7 at 2:00 p.m. (HBT)
Our second concert in our Road to Joy series continues the journey with a work filled with the very human longing for joy. Brahms wrote his fourth and final symphony 60 years after Beethoven’s ninth symphony, yet we can still sense the enormous weight of that shadow. Set in the stormy key of E minor, this work valiantly explores the eternal struggle between darkness and light—and the misty space in between.
