Please check out our Spring 2026 Main Season Performances here! For other events, please check out our calendars.
INTO THE WOODS
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine
Directed and Choreographed by Gerilyn Brault, Music Direction by Ellen Weller
March 6 – 15, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:00 p.m.; Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Howard Brubeck Theatre
James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim explore the darker side of happily ever after in the timeless and ever-relevant Into the Woods. Beloved storybook characters collide as this timeless tale weaves together the stories of a childless Baker and his wife, Cinderella’s quest for love, and Jack’s journey to giant-slaying fame. With its rich blend of humor, heartache, and unforgettable melodies, Into the Woods reveals that even the most familiar stories hold unexpected twists and profound insights.
LIVE IN THE BRUBECK!
Palomar Day and Night Jazz Ensembles, with guest Brian Levy
Directed by Mackenzie Leighton
Wednesday, March 18 at 7:00 p.m.
Howard Brubeck Theatre
An exciting concert is planned as we welcome Guest Artist Brian Levy,
Director of Jazz Studies at San Diego State University, who will perform
with both our Day and Night Jazz Bands.
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SPRING CHORAL SHOWCASE
Palomar Chorale and Palomar Chamber Singers – Directed by John Russell
Friday, March 20, at 7 pm
San Marcos Lutheran Church
Join us as we celebrate with our annual choral showcase featuring the Palomar College
choirs with special guests from North County. Previous participants include San Marcos High School,
Mission Hills High School, Mt. Carmel High School, and Mission Vista High School.
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EXOTIC SOUNDS AND EXPEDITIONS
Palomar Comet Concert Band – Directed by Heather Barclay
Friday, April 3 at 7:00 p.m.
Howard Brubeck Theatre
What sounds will you hear as we travel and explore exotic and unique lands?
Will it be the land of Africa?
How about Asia or the Caribbean?
Come and find out as we explore the possibilities.
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JOYFUL DISCOVERIES – Student Compositions
and Performances with Fortissimo
Palomar Symphony Orchestra – Directed by Ellen Weller
Saturday, April 4 at 7:00 p.m.
Howard Brubeck Theatre
The Road to Joy continues as the PSO uncovers the imagination and talent of our
own Palomar music students one hundred years after Beethoven’s masterpiece.
We will feature student compositions and instrumental and vocal soloists performing
movements from instrumental concerti and opera arias. Be ready for some surprises!
LATIN NIGHTS
Directed by Patriceann Mead
Friday, April 17 at 5:00 p.m. (Performing Arts Department)
Doors open at 5:00 p.m.; Salsa class begins at 5:45 p.m. Salsa band and open dance
floor start at 6:15 p.m. Performance/demonstrations featuring Agogo-Cuban/Brazilian
Drum and Dance 7:00 p.m. Latin Nights is a free event.
Cuban food/appetizers will be served. Join us for an evening of Cuban Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, and informal performances by Agogo, the Afro-Cuban and Brazilian Drum and Dance Ensemble, and World Drum and Dance Students. This evening also includes an open dance floor and live music by a local salsa band. Bring your salsa shoes! Founded and directed by Patriceann Mead
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VIBES – A Student Composers’ Recital
Directed by Madelyn Byrne
Thursday, April 30 at 7:00 p.m.
Performance Lab (D10)
It is that time again. Listen to our dedicated student composers as they
provide you with an evening filled with excitement, mystery, and art.
With compositions ranging from classical to modern, this talented group is sure to please.
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DRACULA, A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really.
by Kate Hamill
Directed by Michael Mufson
May 1 – 10, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
Studio Theatre
When your survival is at stake…will you be able to distinguish the monster from the man? Kate Hamill’s imaginative, gender-defying “feminist revenge fantasy” is like no Dracula you’ve ever seen. Bouncing between horror and humor, Kate Hamill’s adaptation of Bram Stoker’s seminal novel is a darkly comic thriller that questions who the true monsters are. Fierce, feminist, and frightening, Dracula is a revenge fantasy worth sinking your teeth into!
NEW AND OLD – A Jazz Celebration
Palomar Day and Night Jazz Ensemble
Directed by Mackenzie Leighton and Geoff Radant
Wednesday, May 6 at 7:00 p.m.
Howard Brubeck Theatre
Experience Palomar Performing Arts Day and Night Jazz Bands as they bring to the Howard Brubeck
Stage guests from San Marcos High School Studio Jazz ensemble.
ROAD TRIP
Palomar Comet Concert Band – Directed by Heather Barclay
Friday, May 8 at 7:00 p.m.
Howard Brubeck Theatre
Join the Palomar Comet Concert Band as we finish our season of musical
journeys. We conclude the season with the continents of North and South America.
Enjoy the sounds of the different cultures from the numerous countries that are a part of this section of the world.
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FACULTY DANCE 2026
Directed by Patriceann Mead
Friday, May 15 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 16 at 2:00 p.m.
Howard Brubeck Theatre
Palomar Dance faculty members share their creativity with the Howard
Brubeck Theatre audience by taking us on a journey of the imagination with
this lively dance extravaganza, which will celebrate a variety of dance and music styles.
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ODE TO JOY: Beethoven Symphony No. 9
Palomar Symphony Orchestra, Palomar Chorale, and Palomar Chamber Singers
Directed by Ellen Weller
Thursday and Saturday, May 21 and 23 at 7 pm and Sunday, May 24, at 2 p.m. Howard Brubeck Theatre
Experience the monumental power of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125, performed alongside guest choruses and distinguished soloists. This epic choral symphony, celebrated as one of the greatest masterpieces in Western classical music, culminates in the iconic “Ode to Joy,” a jubilant celebration of humanity and brotherhood set to Friedrich Schiller’s timeless text. This performance promises a stirring fusion of rich orchestral textures and soaring vocal harmonies, delivering an unforgettable evening of musical grandeur and emotional depth. Join us for a transcendent journey through Beethoven’s visionary final symphony, a true testament to the enduring spirit of joy and unity.