Bay Philharmonic unveils its dynamic 25/26 Season
Fremont, CA – Bay Philharmonic proudly announces its 25/26 Season—an exciting lineup of performances to inspire and unite Bay Area residents through the beauty and joy of music. This season brings key artistic and leadership changes that mark an exciting new chapter for the orchestra.
Bay Philharmonic welcomes 25/26 Season Guest Conductor Alex Kahn, who will lead performances with fresh vision, experience, and artistry. Alexander has worked with professional orchestras across the United States and throughout Europe and is Professor of Music and Director of Orchestral Activities at Sonoma State University. He is an Assistant and Cover Conductor for both the Santa Rosa Symphony and the San Francisco Symphony.
Inspiring the next generation of musicians and returning to the Bay Phil Youth Orchestra (BPYO) this season is beloved Founder and Director Emeritus Judy Lam. Judy has conducted flute ensembles, chamber groups, choruses, and musicals (many featured her original arrangements) and also performed with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra and Hong Kong Youth Orchestra.
Candy Culver was promoted as the organization’s Executive Director after serving as its Director of Philanthropy and Business Partnerships. She brings 25+ years of Bay Area nonprofit operations, development, and marketing expertise to the role.
“These new appointments and launch of our 25/26 Season reflect Bay Phil’s ongoing commitment to local, live performances, and serving our community. We’re ready to celebrate this new era.”
― Board of Trustees’ Chair Donald Pipkin
New 25/26 Shows
Bay Phil’s 25/26 season features a great lineup of performance-packed shows and Bay Area Guest Artists, starting with The Bay Area’s Best: Sounds of the Season on December 14, a new Chamber Event: Bay Phil Deconstructed: The Orchestra Unpacked on March 15, and a dynamic classical program: America in Rhythm & Rhapsody on June 21. Holiday and classical programs will be held at Chabot College Performing Arts Center in Hayward, with the chamber event at CIEL Creative Space in Berkeley.
Tickets and season packages for the 2025/26 Season are now available on Bay Phil”s website, with more options this year:
Three-Show Packages include the new Chamber Event @ 10% savings (limited availability)
Two-Show Pages for Chabot only performances @ 10% savings (limited time only)
Individual show tickets to the holiday, chamber or classical performances, ranging from $34 to $95.
Get tickets now and save. Bay Phil is activating dynamic pricing this season, with ticket rates increasing one month before each performance.
Stay tuned for the scoop on each Bay Phil show as well as the Bay Phil Youth Orchestra’s free community concerts!
