UC Irvine Symphony Orchestra Tickets

The UC Irvine Symphony Orchestra is a leading Orange County ensemble founded in 1966 within the UCI Department of Music. Led by conductor Dr. Geoffrey Pope, the orchestra presents multiple concerts each season, featuring standard repertoire and occasional world premieres. This page provides a concise overview of the ensemble, notable discography highlights, and upcoming 2025–2026 performances across UCI venues, with easy steps to secure your seats.

Whether you’re in Irvine, Santa Ana, or the broader Orange County area, the UCI Symphony Orchestra brings professional-level orchestral music to campus venues and local stages, with a focus on accessibility and engagement for all music lovers.

Upcoming 2025 performances include a Winter program at a Irvine venue and a Spring program at another campus venue. The orchestra often collaborates with UC Irvine’s Concerto Competition winners as soloists each season. For the latest schedule and updates, follow UC Irvine Claire Trevor School of the Arts and the department’s official channels, and secure your seats with Gold Coast Tickets.

• Discography highlights include recent recordings with First Leaf Music and select singles from past collaborations.
• Conductor: Dr. Geoffrey Pope, Director of Orchestral Studies at UCI, known for film score and multimedia projects.
• Venues include Irvine Barclay Theatre, Claire Trevor Theatre, and Winifred Smith Hall.

Stay connected with UC Irvine’s Claire Trevor School of the Arts for updates, and secure your seats with Gold Coast Tickets.