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Humboldt County's Source for Classical Music Events

 Humboldt County is home to many musicians and artists, we have an abundance of quality musical events throughout the year. This site is dedicated to spreading the word about the many classical music events on the North Coast. Whether you are looking for an inspiring evening of music or more information about a concert series, Classically Humboldt is a simple and quick place to learn more.

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Upcoming Events

  • Borromeo String Quartet | Eureka Chamber Music Series
    Borromeo String Quartet | Eureka Chamber Music Series
    Sat, Jan 18
    Calvary Lutheran Church
    Jan 18, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Calvary Lutheran Church, 716 South Ave, Eureka, CA 95503, USA
    Jan 18, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Calvary Lutheran Church, 716 South Ave, Eureka, CA 95503, USA
    Mainstage Concert featuring one of America's most revered string quartets playing works by Mozart, Schubert, and contemporary American composer Vijay Iyer.
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  • Borromeo String Quartet | Eureka Chamber Music Series
    Borromeo String Quartet | Eureka Chamber Music Series
    Sun, Jan 19
    The Lutheran Church of Arcata
    Jan 19, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    The Lutheran Church of Arcata, 151 E 16th St, Arcata, CA 95521, USA
    Jan 19, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    The Lutheran Church of Arcata, 151 E 16th St, Arcata, CA 95521, USA
    Concert & Conversation - an afternoon of music for strings, including conversation with the artists about the music and music making.
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  • Chamber Music Benefit Concert | Eureka Symphony
    Chamber Music Benefit Concert | Eureka Symphony
    Sun, Feb 02
    Eureka Women's Club
    Feb 02, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Eureka Women's Club, 1531 J St, Eureka, CA 95501, USA
    Feb 02, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Eureka Women's Club, 1531 J St, Eureka, CA 95501, USA
    Break winter's spell with an exceptional concert by the Temporary Resonance Trio. In addition to the special insights about the music shared by Terrie Baune, John Chernoff, and Carol Jacobson, there will be sweet and savory treats paired with coffee and tea to make the afternoon even more delicious.
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  • Music As Legend | Eureka Symphony
    Music As Legend | Eureka Symphony
    Fri, Feb 28
    Arkley Center for the Performing Arts
    Feb 28, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St, Eureka, CA 95501, USA
    Feb 28, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St, Eureka, CA 95501, USA
    The concert begins with Chokfi’: Sarcasm for String Orchestra and Percussion by Chickasaw composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate. Evan Kahn, the principal cellist of the San Francisco Opera Orchestra, plays Haydn Concerto in C Major, followed by Howard Hanson’s Symphony No. 2 in Db Major.
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  • Music As Legend | Eureka Symphony
    Music As Legend | Eureka Symphony
    Sat, Mar 01
    Arkley Center for the Performing Arts
    Mar 01, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St, Eureka, CA 95501, USA
    Mar 01, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St, Eureka, CA 95501, USA
    The concert begins with Chokfi’: Sarcasm for String Orchestra and Percussion by Chickasaw composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate. Evan Kahn, the principal cellist of the San Francisco Opera Orchestra, plays Haydn Concerto in C Major, followed by Howard Hanson’s Symphony No. 2 in Db Major.
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  • The Balourdet Quartet | Eureka Chamber Music Series
    The Balourdet Quartet | Eureka Chamber Music Series
    Sat, Mar 08
    Calvary Lutheran Church
    Mar 08, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Calvary Lutheran Church, 716 South Ave, Eureka, CA 95503, USA
    Mar 08, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Calvary Lutheran Church, 716 South Ave, Eureka, CA 95503, USA
    The 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant winners play repertoire by Felix Mendelssohn, Erwin Schulfhoff, and contemporary American compose Steve Reich in an unforgettable Mainstage Concert.
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  • The Balourdet Quartet | Eureka Chamber Music Series
    The Balourdet Quartet | Eureka Chamber Music Series
    Sun, Mar 09
    The Lutheran Church of Arcata
    Mar 09, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    The Lutheran Church of Arcata, 151 E 16th St, Arcata, CA 95521, USA
    Mar 09, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    The Lutheran Church of Arcata, 151 E 16th St, Arcata, CA 95521, USA
    Concert & Conversation - an extraordinary afternoon of music and conversation including repertoire by Ludwig van Beethoven.
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  • Music of the Spheres | Eureka Symphony
    Music of the Spheres | Eureka Symphony
    Fri, Apr 25
    Arkley Center for the Performing Arts
    Apr 25, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St, Eureka, CA 95501, USA
    Apr 25, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St, Eureka, CA 95501, USA
    Overture to Il Mondo Della Luna by Joseph Haydn opens the concert, followed the charismatic duo Liana Bérubé and Ivo Bokulić performing W.A. Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante for Violin, Viola and Orchestra in Eb Major, and the timeless and evocative suite The Planets by Gustav Holst.
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  • Music of the Spheres | Eureka Symphony
    Music of the Spheres | Eureka Symphony
    Sat, Apr 26
    Arkley Center for the Performing Arts
    Apr 26, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St, Eureka, CA 95501, USA
    Apr 26, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St, Eureka, CA 95501, USA
    Overture to Il Mondo Della Luna by Joseph Haydn opens the concert, followed the charismatic duo Liana Bérubé and Ivo Bokulić performing W.A. Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante for Violin, Viola and Orchestra in Eb Major, and the timeless and evocative suite The Planets by Gustav Holst.
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  • Trio Duende | Eureka Chamber Music Series
    Trio Duende | Eureka Chamber Music Series
    Sat, May 03
    Calvary Lutheran Church
    May 03, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Calvary Lutheran Church, 716 South Ave, Eureka, CA 95503, USA
    May 03, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Calvary Lutheran Church, 716 South Ave, Eureka, CA 95503, USA
    Grammy winning pianist Awadagin Pratt, cellist Sophie Shao & violinist Tom Stone in another powerhouse Mainstage Concert. Always a season favorite!
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  • Trio Duende | Eureka Chamber Music Series
    Trio Duende | Eureka Chamber Music Series
    Sun, May 04
    The Lutheran Church of Arcata
    May 04, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    The Lutheran Church of Arcata, 151 E 16th St, Arcata, CA 95521, USA
    May 04, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    The Lutheran Church of Arcata, 151 E 16th St, Arcata, CA 95521, USA
    Concert & Conversation - an afternoon of extraordinary music for violin, cello, and piano, plus insightful conversation with the artists.
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  • A Grand Finale | Eureka Symphony
    A Grand Finale | Eureka Symphony
    Fri, May 30
    Arkley Center for the Performing Arts
    May 30, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St, Eureka, CA 95501, USA
    May 30, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St, Eureka, CA 95501, USA
    Featuring the esteemed pianist Daniela Mineva, the symphony performs Grażyna Bacewicz’s Concerto for Piano and Orchestra, a late-Romantic style work inspired by Polish folk songs and closes with one of the monuments of classical music: Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 in A Major.
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  • A Grand Finale | Eureka Symphony
    A Grand Finale | Eureka Symphony
    Sat, May 31
    Arkley Center for the Performing Arts
    May 31, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St, Eureka, CA 95501, USA
    May 31, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St, Eureka, CA 95501, USA
    Featuring the esteemed pianist Daniela Mineva, the symphony performs Grażyna Bacewicz’s Concerto for Piano and Orchestra, a late-Romantic style work inspired by Polish folk songs and closes with one of the monuments of classical music: Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 in A Major.
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Piano at ACV

Enjoy your wait before your flight. 

The Eureka Symphony invites you to take a moment and play on the baby grand piano, located in the Arcata airport.

  

With improved air service, we encourage you to let your friends know they can fly direct from many cities to these concerts!

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Discover Concert Series

There is an array of chambers, orchestras, and concert series hosted by organizations throughout the county. Links to their websites are here.  

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