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Cal Phil Festival on the Green is Southern California’s freshest summer music destination. With its diverse programming, exciting featured artists and world-class performance—all of which are tied together by Maestro Victor Vener’s masterful musical direction and engaging commentary from the podium—music lovers from throughout the region have consistently been engaged and enthralled by these fresh summer concerts.
Maestro Vener’s vision of using The Arboretum as the California Philharmonic’s summer home—combining great music with incredible natural beauty—was realized in 1997 with the help of a forward looking group of community leaders and the Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation Department. The enthusiastic embrace of this vision manifested almost immediately, with attendance at the first-ever Festival on the Green wildly exceeding expectations. Now, the California Philharmonic is celebrating ten years of great music, while also looking forward to a lifetime of wonderful memories yet to come.
Whether seated comfortably around tables or on a blanket on The Arboretum’s tree-lined meadow, audience members are able to enjoy their favorite food and beverages before and during the concerts. Picnic suppers created by noted local caterers are available at the Festival Village; wine, beer, coffee and soft drinks are available from the Philharmonic Fountain. Concertgoers may also bring their own food and beverages. Pre-concert live entertainment is provided by the Pasadena Jazz Institute, allowing patrons to relax and enjoy their meals while enjoying the finest in live jazz from our Small Stage.
Schedule
11:00 am Box Office open onsite
5:30 pm Gates open for pre-concert dining and live jazz
7:30 pm Concert
Ticket Policy
Tickets are non-refundable. Patrons may exchange tickets for another performance in the same series, subject to availability. Exchanges must be made at least 24 hours before the performance, in person, at the California Philharmonic office. If an exchange cannot be made, unused tickets can be returned to the California Philharmonic office in person, or by mail, 24 hours prior to the performance for a tax-deductible donation. The California Philharmonic reserves the right to refuse admission and refund purchase price or eject any person who is deemed disorderly or fails to comply with the terms and conditions herein.
Carefree Summer Evenings
Pamper yourself and your guests—order your picnic supper from one of our gourmet caterers and simply enjoy the music, the venue and the
food. There’s a selection to satisfy nearly every taste and budget. Call ahead (2 weeks to 24 hours prior to the concert) to place your order.
They’ll have your order ready at the Festival Village. For information on dining go to our dining page.
Thirst Aid
No great evening is complete without your favorite beverages. We have
a great selection to choose from, including fine wines, beers, soft drinks and coffees. Forget the hassle of packing it in with you, just pick it up
on site at the Festival Village.
Cool Jazz
Chill out with live jazz before Maestro Vener and the California Philharmonic take the stage. Enjoy smooth sounds from some of today’s best names in contemporary jazz performing at the redwhite+bluezz jazz stage.
Useful Information
You’ll find this information indispensable when planning your concert evening. Concerts begin at 7:30 pm, but the gates of the Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden open at 5:30 pm for live jazz and dining.
There is disabled access but limited disabled parking at the venue. A disabled drop-off area is available in front of the main entrance (see map). Inside The Arboretum, the paths are asphalt, hard dirt and grass. There are no wheelchairs available.
Children of all ages are welcome. However, concert etiquette suggests that if a child becomes fussy, parents should be prepared to take him or her from the audience area as a courtesy to others. Children may not run or play among patrons in the lawn area during the program.
Help us keep The Arboretum beautiful.Refuse receptacles are provided for your convenience.
For those of you who prefer to bring your own meal, please make certain your baskets or thermal carriers are kept under your tables, as
aisles are narrow.
Dress comfortably and bring a jacket or sweater for the evening. Remember to wear shoes suitable for walking on grass.
No Smoking. The Arboretum prohibits smoking or cooking anywhere on the grounds.
Photos on this site copyright Armando Arorizo, The Perfect Exposure; Don Gale, Photo By Don; Christopher John Ramirez; Antonia Bauerlein Sehnert; and Marcus Van Doren, TriMarc Imagery. Used with permission
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