THANK YOU FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE Season!
As the final notes have faded and we begin to reflect on these incredible weeks, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for each and every one of you who joined us!
Your enthusiasm, your open hearts, and your adventurous spirits made this season truly special. Whether you were discovering a composer for the first time, writing poetry during an open rehearsal, or cheering on a young new conductor, you brought an energy that our artists felt from the stage. The standing ovations, the thoughtful questions during our talks, and the joy we witnessed on your faces–these moments reminded us why we do what we do.
2025’s season theme of “Colorful and Courageous” came alive not just through the extraordinary music presented, but through our vibrant community. You embraced both the familiar and the daring, the contemplative and the exuberant. You proved that audiences can be just as colorful and courageous as the music itself.
Thank you for taking this artistic journey with us. Thank you for supporting contemporary music and the incredible artists who create it!
We’re already dreaming up next year’s adventures, and we can’t wait to share them with you. Save the dates for next year— July 26-Aug 9, 2026!
Season poetry
Poet and longtime Cabrillo Festival friend, Joan Zimmerman, is writing & curating poems inspired by the season.
Wear your festival
Show your love of new music and support the Festival by buying a 2025 season t-shirt, tank top, or sweatshirt online HERE!
SUPPORT NEW MUSIC
The festival is made possibly by the generosity donors like you! Make a gift today and see you again every summer.