The 66th Annual
Spring Festival of World Music
2026
2026 Festival Concerts
EXPLORE ALL SCHOOL OF MUSIC EVENTS
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, directed by David Bragger, performs traditional music of rural America. Old-Time is...
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, directed by Joko Sutrisno, centers on the music of Central...
Schoenberg Hall Learn More
May 31 Sun
9:00am
Free
Free
world-music
Music of Iran The Music of Iran Ensemble performs on stage. “A Day of Music” is a full-day event presented by the Gramian-Emrani Center for Iranian Music in collaboration with the UCLA Department of...
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
6:00pm
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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