International visitors and musicians from around the world gather here every July-August to celebrate the music of J.S. Bach with 23 days of concerts, recitals, and lectures. Directory
Carmel Music Society
Since 1921, the Carmel Music Society has brought the finest musical performers to Carmel. Now joined with the Mozart Society of California, these groups present outstanding classical music at the Sunset Center. Directory
Chamber Music Monterey Bay
This group preserves the tradition of live classical chamber music performance through a series of concerts at the Sunset Center featuring the world’s finest artists. Directory
Monterey Symphony
A professional orchestra led by Max Brogado-Darman performing in the Sunset Center and other venues.
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Dance Kids of Monterey Bay
Providing ongoing performance opportunities in dance and theater arts to the youth of Monterey County. Directory
Children’s Experimental Theater/ Staff Players Repertory Company
A classical theatre conservatory since 1960, serving youth and adults year-round with arts education and presenting performances in the Indoor Forest Theater. Directory
Forest Theater Guild
Producing heart-warming performances for families at the Outdoor Forest Theater from May to July every year. Directory
Pacific Repertory Theatre
Performing dramas, musicals, comedies, Shakespeare in the Golden Bough, the Circle and the Outdoor Forest Theatre year-round. Directory
Monterey Jazz Festival
One of the Monterey Peninsula’s biggest musical events held every September at the Monterey County Fairgrounds. Calendar
The newly remodeled Sunset Center leads the list of world class venues ready to host musical, art, stage and community activities, 12 months a year.
Sunset Center
A renovation completed in 2002 transformed this enchanting decades-old performing arts venue into a world-class acoustical gem that is a favorite for theater-goers and performers. Home to the Carmel Bach Festival, the Carmel Music Society and Chamber Music Monterey Bay. Also host to dance, lecture, and all forms of music. Directory
Forest Theater
Three different theater groups use this venerable theater built in 1910. The outdoor 540 seat theater is used from May to October and the indoor theater is used year-round. Located at the corner of Mt. View and Santa Rita. Directory
Golden Bough Playhouse
Performing drama, musicals, comedies, and Shakespeare in the 300-seat Golden Bough Theater, 99-seat Circle Theater, and the 540-seat outdoor Forest Theater. Only Equity theater on the Monterey Peninsula. Directory
Carl Cherry Center for the Arts
Established in 1948 by pioneering modernist poet and painter Jeanne D’Orge (Mrs. Carl Cherry), The Carl Cherry Center for the Arts presents thought-provoking contemporary plays, art exhibits, concerts, solo dramatic performances and literary readings. Directory
KRML Jazz Radio
The still broadcasting radio station of Carmel seen in the Clint Eastwood movie, “play Misty for Me” and home of all jazz- related merchandise and weekly concerts. Directory
Monterey County Fairgrounds
Home of teh Jass Festival, Blues Festival, the County Fair in August and diverse year round events. Directory