“one of the area’s most innovative music showcases”
-KPBS
“magnificently enlightening”
- Los Angeles Times
“phenomenal”
- San Diego Union Tribune
“starry array of new-music specialists.”
- Alex Ross
Carlsbad Music Festival aims to engage and inspire local, national, and international communities of composers, performers, creators, and concert-goers through world-class performances of adventurous music. As a musician-run organization, the Festival is committed to premiering new works, programming fresh, compelling music, and providing professional opportunities for established and emerging performers. The Festival strives to enhance Carlsbad, California as a cultural center, engaging diverse audiences and providing wide accessibility by integrating events within community spaces. The Carlsbad Music Festival presents a three-day music festival in September, a one-day Music Walk in June, and other one-off events at various points throughout the year.
The Carlsbad Music Festival is a 501(c)(3). To support the Festival, please click here.
