The 66th Annual
Spring Festival of World Music
2026
2026 Festival Concerts
EXPLORE ALL SCHOOL OF MUSIC EVENTS
Apr 26 Sun
7:00pm
Free
Free
world-music
Music of Tibet Join us for an evening of music from the Music of Tibet Ensemble. The 66th Annual Spring Festival of World Music Continuing a tradition begun in 1960, the Department of...
Fowler Museum Learn More
May 7 Thu
7:00pm
Free
Free
world-music
Music of Mexico and Son Jarocho Student ensembles will share the stage to feature the music of Mexico and Son Jarocho. The Music of México Ensemble features mariachi music in a variety of musical styles from...
Schoenberg Hall Learn More
May 10 Sun
7:00pm
Free
Free
world-music
Music of Korea and Intercultural Improvisation Ensemble Student ensembles will share the stage to feature the music of Korea, and our Intercultural Improvisation Ensemble...
Lani Hall Learn More
May 28 Thu
7:00pm
Free
Free
world-music
Old Time String Band and Klezmer Ensemble Student ensembles will share the stage to feature “Old Time” and Klezmer music. The Old-Time String Band Ensemble performs traditional music of rural America. Old-Time is a genre of music...
Schoenberg Hall Learn More
May 29 Fri
7:00pm
Free
Free
world-music
Music of Turkey and China Student ensembles will share the stage to feature the music of Turkey and China In the Music of Turkey Ensemble, students learn to perform the vocal and instrumental repertoire from...
Schoenberg Hall Learn More
May 30 Sat
7:00pm
Free
Free
world-music
Music of Java, Thailand and Bali Student ensembles will share the stage to feature the music of Java, Thailand and Bali. The Music of Java Ensemble centers on the music of Central Javanese gamelan, a percussion-dominated...
Schoenberg Hall Learn More
May 31 Sun
7:00pm
Free
Free
world-music
Music of Iran The Music of Iran Ensemble performs on stage. The 66th Annual Spring Festival of World Music Continuing a tradition begun in 1960, the Department of Ethnomusicology draws on its incredible collection...
Schoenberg Hall Learn More
Jun 1 Mon
7:00pm
Free
Free
world-music
Music of Armenia Part of the annual festival of Armenian Music. The Armenian Music Ensemble provides instruction in the heritage of Armenian folk music. Students learn an array of songs, instruments and dances...
Ensemble Room: Ostin Music Center Learn More
Jun 3 Wed
7:00pm
Free
Free
world-music
Music of Ghana The Music and Dance of Ghana Ensemble performs the music and dances of several cultures from Ghana’s south, including the Akuapem, Akan, Ga, and Ewe. The course concentrates on the...
Fowler Museum Learn More
The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music programs its Spring Festival of World Music annually, featuring our world-renowned ensembles supported by our Department of Ethnomusicology.
The 2026 festival is free and open to the public. All seating is first come, first served. Early arrival is recommended to secure a seat.
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