Global Stage | 2026 Passport Concert Season
Your Passport to our Global Stage in 2026
Get your tickets to an unforgettable journey through the world’s most captivating musical traditions. This vibrant concert season will feature master artists from Zimbabwe, the United States, Turkmenistan, Bulgaria, Indonesia, and Armenia, bringing an extraordinary celebration of global sound to San Diego.
From the ancient shimmer of the mbira to the soulful strains of the Appalachian fiddle and the mesmerizing, dancing shadows of Javanese wayang kulit, each performance will reveal a living art form that connects us across borders and generations.
Hosted at the La Jolla Community Center and Mingei International Museum, this season promises immersive experiences of rhythm, story, and tradition. Seating is limited, and these performances are expected to sell out quickly. Scroll down to secure your tickets now and be part of a world tour in sound—no government-issued passport required!
La Jolla Community Center
General Seating: $35 | VIP Seating: $55
January 16th, 2026
Songs of the Shona People of Zimbabwe
Featuring Mbira Bhururu
February 20th, 2026
American String Traditions
Featuring Clinton Davis String Band
March 20th, 2026
The Bardic Traditions of Turkmenistan
Featuring Oghlan Bakhshi
Mingei International Museum
General Seating: $40
VIP Seating: $60
April 17th, 2026
Music from the Villages of Bulgaria
Featuring Ivan & Tzvetanka Varimezov
May 15th, 2026
Shadow Puppetry and Gamelan of Java
Featuring Woro Mustiko Siwi
June 19th, 2026
Revitalizing Armenian Heritage Through Music and Dance
Featuring Lernazang Ensemble
Ticket Purchasing Options
Tickets are available for individual concerts or as discounted venue combo passes.
Individual Concert Tickets
Please visit individual event pages (linked above) to purchase tickets for a single concert.
Mingei Venue Combo Passes
We are also offering discounted venue combo passes to all three of our upcoming Mingei International Museum concerts (April, May, June). Details here:
Please purchase tickets online. These performances sell out well in advance. Tickets are transferable but non-refundable.
2026 Sponsors
Global Visionaries for the 2026 Concert Season
Presenting Partner
Funders
This programming is supported in part by the American Indonesian Cultural & Educational Foundation, Creative West and the National Endowment for the Arts, the California Arts Council, a state agency, the City of San Diego Cultural Affairs, and Prebys Foundation.