Jalisco Philharmonic
Wagner’s Tannhäuser & Faust Overtures, conducted by Inés Rodríguez.
Teatro Degollado, Thursday, March 6, 8:30 p.m. & Sunday, March 9, 12:30 p.m. 120–300 pesos.
Swan Lake: The Kyiv Ballet
Founded in 2017 by Viktor Ishchuk, the Kyiv Ballet brings together some of Ukraine’s most celebrated dancers, showcasing classical ballet traditions with elaborate sets and costumes. The company has toured Europe, Asia, and the Americas, performing over 500 times.
Teatro Diana, Friday, March 7, 9 p.m. & Saturday, March 8, 8 p.m. 700–1,300 pesos.
Salif Keita
A concert by the celebrated Malian singer, often referred to as the “Golden Voice of Africa.” Keita blends traditional West African sounds with global influences, including jazz, rock and funk.
Conjunto Santander de las Artes, Saturday, March 15, 8 p.m. 400–700 pesos.
The Met Live: Fidelio
Soprano Lise Davidsen stars as Leonore in Beethoven’s Fidelio, risking everything to save her husband from tyranny. With tenor David Butt Philip as Florestan, bass-baritone Tomasz Konieczny as Don Pizarro, and bass René Pape as the jailer Rocco.
Conjunto Santander de las Artes, Saturday, March 15, 11 a.m. 300 pesos.
Rock Tributes
Tribute bands Mojo Risin, The Rockets and Cardio pay homage to The Doors, The Beatles and the “Glam Rock” era.
Teatro Diana, Sunday, March 16, 6 p.m. 400–650 pesos.
Jalisco Philharmonic
Conducted by José Luis Castillo, featuring works by Georges Bizet (Symphony in C Major), Pierre Boulez (Notations 1, 3, 4, 7, 2), and Maurice Ravel’s Bolero.
Teatro Degollado, Thursday, March 13, 8:30 p.m. & Sunday, March 16, 12:30 p.m. 120–300 pesos.
Los Dandys
A concert by the modern-day incarnation of this famous trio, known for their contributions to romantic and bolero music.
Palcco, Saturday, March 22, 9 p.m. 500 pesos.
Trio Osorio, Fujikawa, Markson
An international trio featuring Jorge F. Osorio (piano), Mayumi Fujikawa (violin), and Richard Markson (cello), performing works by Shulamit Ram, Brahms and Beethoven.
Conjunto Santander de las Artes, Thursday, March 27, 8 p.m. 400–600 pesos.
Jalisco Philharmonic
Guest conductor Ludwig Carrasco leads the OFJ through works by Villanueva and Berlioz, culminating in Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 1.
Teatro Degollado, Thursday, March 20, 8:30 p.m. & Sunday, March 23, 12:30 p.m. 120–300 pesos.
Jalisco Philharmonic
In the season finale, the OFJ’s musical director, José Luis Castillo, conducts the orchestra in works by Aguirre, Shostakovich (Cello Concerto No. 1), and selections from Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet.
Teatro Degollado, Thursday, March 27, 8:30 p.m. & Sunday, March 30, 8 p.m. 120–300 pesos.
Chamber Orchestra
The University of Guadalajara’s Higinio Ruvalcaba Chamber Orchestra celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Teatro Diana with works by Beethoven and Schubert, featuring Venezuelan pianist Carlos Gutiérrez.
Teatro Diana, Saturday, March 29, 6 p.m. 50–150 pesos.
NY Jazz All Stars
A show with 25-year old, Cameroonian-American jazz singer Ekep Nkwelle, who over the last couple of years, has been lauded as one of the rising stars in the jazz world. Born and raised in Washington, D.C., she graduated from the Duke Ellington High School of the Arts which led her to Howard University where she studied under – and quickly found herself on stage and recording with – acclaimed pianist Cyrus Chestnut. Soon thereafter, she was awarded the prestigious Julliard Career Advancement Grant by Wynton Marsalis, was First Runner-Up in The Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Voice Competition, and appeared on an NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert. She has performed at New York’s Radio City Music Hall and Lincoln Center, as well as the Kennedy Center in her home town.
Conjunto Santander de las Artes, Thursday, April 3, 9 p.m. 350-600 pesos.
Folk Dance
The renowned Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández – formed in Mexico City in 1952 – returns to Guadalajara for an evening of vibrant Mexican folk dance.
Teatro Diana, Sunday, April 6, 7:30 p.m. 300–1,350 pesos.
Miguel Bosé
One of Spain’s most famous singers performs live in concert.
Auditorio Telmex, Thursday, March 27, 9 p.m. 1,800–3,600 pesos.
Raúl Di Blasio
A concert by the acclaimed Argentine pianist and composer, blending classical music with Latin influences.
Palcco, Saturday, April 5, 8 p.m. 900–2,250 pesos.
Javier Camarena
World-renowned Mexican tenor Javier Camarena performs in concert. Known for his exceptional vocal range and technical skill, especially in bel canto repertoire.
Conjunto Santander de las Artes, Thursday, April 10, 8 p.m. 680–2,000 pesos.