Monterey Symphony: USA 250 West Side Story & Lincoln Portrait Tickets

Event details: May 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM (also May 17 at 3:00 PM). The program opens with The Star-Spangled Banner, followed by Marmoris by Sarah Kirkland Snider, Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story, Copland’s Lincoln Portrait with surprise honorable guest narrators from Monterey, and finishes with Dawson’s Negro Folk Symphony.

Venue: Sunset Center, San Carlos St at Ninth Ave, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921. Secure your seats today and enjoy a memorable evening of orchestral Americana on the California coast.

Ticket options for the May 16 show include Tier 1 at the best available price, Tier 2 at the best available price, Tier 3 at the best available price, with special pricing for local organizations: Carmel Foundation the best available price, Carmel Resident's Association the best available price, and Student/Teachers/Military the best available price (Tier 3 only). If you’re planning for a family or a night out with friends, we’ve got you covered with accessible seating and reserved seating options. For more information about the Sunset Center and nearby dining, check the official pages below and follow the Monterey Symphony for updates as the USA 250 celebration continues.

Keep an eye on our additions for the May 17 matinee as well, featuring the same inspiring program in a separate performance slot. Date to be announced when applicable.

Performer and venue details, including social channels: Monterey Symphony official site and social profiles, Sunset Center venue page, and links to the guest narrators’ official sites.