In addition to the following, there are also numerous free events listed on our Special Events page.
Elizabeth Dorman Lecture-Recital: 'J.S. Bach: The Goldberg Variations'
Friday, Oct. 9, 2026
11 a.m., Davidson Music Center, Room 218
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Cal Poly Instrumental Student Recital
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026
7:30 p.m., Davidson Music Center, Room 218
A free recital presented by Cal Poly Music Department student instrumentalists.
Free admission, parking permit required
Cal Poly Instrumental Student Recital
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026
7:30 p.m., Davidson Music Center, Room 218
A free recital presented by Cal Poly Music Department student instrumentalists.
Free admission, parking permit required
Cal Poly Instrumental Student Recital
Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2026
7:30 p.m., Davidson Music Center, Room 218
A free recital presented by Cal Poly Music Department student instrumentalists.
Free admission, parking permit required
Cal Poly Vocal Student Recital
Thursday, Dec. 10, 2026
7:30 p.m., Davidson Music Center, Room 218
A free recital presented by Cal Poly Music Department student vocalists.
Free admission, parking permit required
Michiko Owagawa: Pancake Moon
Thursday, Feb. 4, 2027
7:30 p.m., Frost Center Expressive Technology Studio (No. 181, Room 104)
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Cello Fest
Feb. 21-27, 2027
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Duo Refracta
Thursday, Feb. 25, 2027
7:30 p.m., Davidson Music Center, Room 218
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Adam Moezinia Demo and Workshop
Monday, March 8, 2027
11 a.m., Davidson Music Center, Room 216
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Cal Poly Open House Recital
Saturday, April 10, 2027
2 p.m., Davidson Music Center, Room 218
The Cal Poly Music Department will present an Open House Recital for Cal Poly’s 34th annual Open House. The recital will feature both instrumentalist and vocalists. The student performers are from a variety of majors, and all are involved in at least one of the department’s large, premier ensembles including Cal Poly’s Arab Music Ensemble, Choirs, Symphony, University Jazz Bands, Wind Orchestra and Wind Ensemble.
Free admission
Cal Poly Strings Chamber Student Recital
Tuesday, April 20, 2027
7:30 p.m., Davidson Music Center, Room 218
A free recital presented by Cal Poly Music Department student string players.
Free
Cal Poly Woodwinds Chamber Student Recital
Tuesday, April 27, 2027
7:30 p.m., Davidson Music Center, Room 218
A free recital presented by Cal Poly Music Department student woodwind players.
Free admission, parking permit required
Cal Poly Vocal Student Recital
Thursday, April 29, 2027
7:30 p.m., Davidson Music Center, Room 218
A free recital presented by Cal Poly Music Department student vocalists.
Free admission, parking permit required
Cal Poly Brass Solo and Chamber Student Recital
Tuesday, May 4, 2027
7:30 p.m., Davidson Music Center, Room 218
A free recital presented by Cal Poly Music Department student brass players.
Free admission, parking permit required
Cal Poly Piano and Guitar Student Recital
Tuesday, May 11, 2027
7:30 p.m., Davidson Music Center, Room 218
A free recital presented by Cal Poly Music Department student pianists and guitarists.
Free