120 years of artistry: Cal Performances announces its 2026-27 season
Cal Performances has announced its 2026-27 season, celebrating 120 years of artistic excellence at UC Berkeley. The season will feature renowned artists and new works, including the North American premiere of 'Oscar' by The Australian Ballet. Highlights include performances by the Vienna Philharmonic and the West Coast premiere of William Kentridge’s 'The Head & the Load'.
- ▪Cal Performances was founded in 1906 and has a rich history of presenting performing arts.
- ▪The 2026-27 season will include performances by the Vienna Philharmonic and Wynton Marsalis' final US tour.
- ▪The season-opening weekend will feature the North American premiere of 'Oscar', a new ballet about Oscar Wilde.
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Jeremy Geffen Introduces the 2026–27 Season Beyond the Stage / Ideas and Insights April 28, 2026 Jeremy Geffen Introduces the 2026–27 SeasonCal Performances' Executive and Artistic Director shares top-level highlights across the season. By Jeremy Geffen, Executive and Artistic Director of Cal Performances Welcome to Cal Performances’ 2026–27 season, a celebration capping 120 years of presenting the world’s most exciting performers at UC Berkeley. What began in 1906 with a dramatic performance benefitting those impacted by the great San Francisco earthquake has expanded beyond anyone’s wildest dreams—and yet, at its center, Cal Performances has remained true to the spirit that started it all, amplifying the performing arts’ power to unite us, inspire us, and create a better future.
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