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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
- Sat, Dec 09Minor TheaterDec 09, 2023, 9:00 AMMinor Theater, 1001 H St, Arcata, CA 95521, USADec 09, 2023, 9:00 AMMinor Theater, 1001 H St, Arcata, CA 95521, USASung in Spanish and inspired by the magical realism of Gabriel García Márquez, Mexican composer Daniel Catán’s 1996 opera tells the enchanting story of a Brazilian opera diva who returns to her homeland to perform at the legendary opera house of Manaus—and to search for her lost lover...
- Thu, Dec 141301 J St, Arcata, CA 95521, USADec 14, 2023, 7:00 PM1301 J St, Arcata, CA 95521, USADec 14, 2023, 7:00 PM1301 J St, Arcata, CA 95521, USAJoin us on the 2nd Thursdays of the month for a night of supper and live classical music in the Great Hall. Vegetarian soup and salad are included with your ticket. We'll enjoy a meal together, then settle in for a cozy evening of music. Shoes optional. Doors and supper at 6pm. Music at 7pm.
- Sun, Dec 17Christ Episcopal ChurchDec 17, 2023, 3:00 PMChrist Episcopal Church, 1428 H St, Eureka, CA 95501, USA
- Sat, Jan 06Minor TheaterJan 06, 2024, 9:00 AMMinor Theater, 1001 H St, Arcata, CA 95521, USAJan 06, 2024, 9:00 AMMinor Theater, 1001 H St, Arcata, CA 95521, USAAncient Babylon comes to life in a classic Met staging of biblical proportions. Baritone George Gagnidze makes his Met role debut as the imperious king Nabucco, alongside soprano Liudmyla Monastyrska reprising her thrilling turn as his vengeful daughter Abigaille.
- Sat, Jan 13Calvary Lutheran Church EurekaJan 13, 2024, 7:30 PMCalvary Lutheran Church Eureka, 716 South Ave, Eureka, CA 95503, USA
- Sun, Jan 14Lutheran Church of ArcataJan 14, 2024, 3:00 PMLutheran Church of Arcata, 151 E 16th St, Arcata, CA 95521, USA
- Sat, Jan 27Minor TheaterJan 27, 2024, 9:00 AMMinor Theater, 1001 H St, Arcata, CA 95521, USAJan 27, 2024, 9:00 AMMinor Theater, 1001 H St, Arcata, CA 95521, USAThe Met begins the New Year with a vital new production of one of opera’s most enduringly powerful works. Acclaimed English director Carrie Cracknell makes her Met debut, reinvigorating the classic story with a staging that moves the action to the modern day and finds at the heart of the drama...
- Sun, Feb 04EurekaFeb 04, 2024, 3:00 PMEureka, 1531 J St, Eureka, CA 95501, USAFeb 04, 2024, 3:00 PMEureka, 1531 J St, Eureka, CA 95501, USABreak winter’s spell by spending an afternoon enjoying an exceptional concert by the Temporary Resonance Trio. In addition to the special insights about the music shared by Terrie Baune and John Chernoff, there will be sweet and savory treats paired with coffee and tea available...
- Fri, Mar 01Arkley Center for the Performing ArtsMar 01, 2024, 7:30 PMArkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St, Eureka, CA 95501, USAMar 01, 2024, 7:30 PMArkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St, Eureka, CA 95501, USAPre-Concert Talk, 6:30. There is no more dramatic opening to a concert than Beethoven’s Egmont Overture, highlighting Beethoven’s admiration the figure of the Dutch Count of Egmont and his dramatic stand against oppression. The overture is followed by Mozart’s majestic 35th symphony...
- Sat, Mar 02Arkley Center for the Performing ArtsMar 02, 2024, 7:30 PMArkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St, Eureka, CA 95501, USAMar 02, 2024, 7:30 PMArkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St, Eureka, CA 95501, USAPre-Concert Talk, 6:30. There is no more dramatic opening to a concert than Beethoven’s Egmont Overture, highlighting Beethoven’s admiration the figure of the Dutch Count of Egmont and his dramatic stand against oppression. The overture is followed by Mozart’s majestic 35th symphony...
- Sat, Mar 09Minor TheaterMar 09, 2024, 9:00 AMMinor Theater, 1001 H St, Arcata, CA 95521, USAMar 09, 2024, 9:00 AMMinor Theater, 1001 H St, Arcata, CA 95521, USAYannick Nézet-Séguin conducts Verdi’s grand tale of ill-fated love, deadly vendetta, and family strife, with stellar soprano Lise Davidsen following a string of recent Met triumphs with her role debut as the noble Leonora, one of the repertory’s most tormented—and thrilling—heroines.
- Sat, Mar 16Calvary Lutheran Church EurekaMar 16, 2024, 7:30 PMCalvary Lutheran Church Eureka, 716 South Ave, Eureka, CA 95503, USA
- Sun, Mar 17Lutheran Church of ArcataMar 17, 2024, 3:00 PMLutheran Church of Arcata, 151 E 16th St, Arcata, CA 95521, USA
- Sat, Mar 23Minor TheaterMar 23, 2024, 9:00 AMMinor Theater, 1001 H St, Arcata, CA 95521, USAMar 23, 2024, 9:00 AMMinor Theater, 1001 H St, Arcata, CA 95521, USATwo singers at the height of their powers—radiant soprano Nadine Sierra and tenor sensation Benjamin Bernheim—come together as the star-crossed lovers in Gounod’s sumptuous Shakespeare adaptation, with Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin on the podium to conduct one of the repertoire’s...
- Sun, Mar 24Christ Episcopal ChurchMar 24, 2024, 3:00 PMChrist Episcopal Church, 1428 H St, Eureka, CA 95501, USA
- Fri, Apr 12Arkley Center for the Performing ArtsApr 12, 2024, 7:30 PMArkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St, Eureka, CA 95501, USAApr 12, 2024, 7:30 PMArkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St, Eureka, CA 95501, USAPre-concert Talk, 6:30pm. Discover the sounds of Andalusia with España, Rhapsody for Orchestra by the 19th century French composer Emmanuel Chabrier, then cheer for a concerto played by the winner of the Eureka Symphony’s Young Artist Showcase. The concert concludes with William Grant...
- Sat, Apr 13Arkley Center for the Performing ArtsApr 13, 2024, 7:30 PMArkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St, Eureka, CA 95501, USAApr 13, 2024, 7:30 PMArkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St, Eureka, CA 95501, USAPre-concert Talk, 6:30pm. Discover the sounds of Andalusia with España, Rhapsody for Orchestra by the 19th century French composer Emmanuel Chabrier, then cheer for a concerto played by the winner of the Eureka Symphony’s Young Artist Showcase. The concert concludes with William Grant...
- Sat, Apr 20Minor TheaterApr 20, 2024, 9:00 AMMinor Theater, 1001 H St, Arcata, CA 95521, USAApr 20, 2024, 9:00 AMMinor Theater, 1001 H St, Arcata, CA 95521, USAPuccini’s bittersweet love story makes a rare Met appearance, with soprano Angel Blue starring as the French courtesan Magda, opposite tenor Jonathan Tetelman in his highly anticipated company debut as Ruggero, an idealistic young man who offers her an alternative to her life of excess.

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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