Imagine an orchestra tuning up, then a single bright string line cutting through the hall. The Pacific Symphony Lunar New Year Concert in Costa Mesa blends Eastern and Western music and dance in Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. The 2027 date hasn’t been announced yet.
What to expect
The 2026 concert, billed by the orchestra as its 10th annual, was held on Saturday, February 21, at 8pm, with Carl St.Clair conducting. The program included Spring Festival Overture, a solo on the jinghu (a high-pitched two-string fiddle used in Chinese opera), and Chinese and Korean works alongside Western classics.
Local dance academies and choruses joined the orchestra, including Pacific Chorale. It’s a dressier way to ring in the new year, though nobody will check your shoes.
Good to know
- Last held: Saturday, February 21, 2026, 8pm (the 2025 edition was on Saturday, February 1)
- Tickets: ticketed event; box office (714) 755-5799
- Location: Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
- Organizer: Pacific Symphony
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Pacific Symphony Lunar New Year Concert in 2027?
Pacific Symphony hasn’t released the 2027 date yet. The concert was last held Saturday, February 21, 2026, and the 2025 edition was on Saturday, February 1.
Where is the Pacific Symphony Lunar New Year Concert held?
It takes place in Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall at 615 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa. Tickets go through the box office at (714) 755-5799.
What happens at the Pacific Symphony Lunar New Year Concert?
The orchestra performs a mix of Eastern and Western music with dance, local choruses and dance academies; the 2026 program included Spring Festival Overture and a jinghu solo.
Source: Pacific Symphony press release (Feb 11, 2026), Pacific Symphony: Lunar New Year
How Do I Get to Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall?
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall is at 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Use the directions and parking links on this page to plan your trip from where you are.
How to Get Here
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Where to Park
Parking near big Lunar New Year events fills early and some streets close. Arrive early, or take transit if you can.
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Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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