Free Concerts – Upcoming Events
OOTober Fest
Sunday, October 18, 2026 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
Rhein Haus Seattle, Seattle, WA, United States
Opera on Tap performs in the Bier Hall at the Rhein Haus!
Free
Racer Sessions
Sunday, October 18, 2026 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
Cafe Racer, Seattle, WA, United States
A collectively organized composition and improvisation series for new and experimental music.
Free
UW Voice Division Recital
Monday, October 19, 2026 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PDT)
Brechemin Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Students of Thomas Harper, Kari Ragan, and Cyndia Sieden perform art songs and arias from France, Germany, Italy, and beyond. Open to the public!
Free (Free)
St. Helens Quartet performs Borcherding's 'Sound Games'
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 @ 8:00pm – 9:00pm (PDT)
PONCHO Concert Hall, Seattle, WA, United States
Premiere of Cornish student Roderick Borcherding's new string quartet, a contemporary classical work exploring techniques in sound.
Free
Piano Masterclass with David Korevaar
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 @ 4:30pm – 6:00pm (PDT)
Brechemin Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Concert pianist David Korevaar leads a master class with UW piano students exploring French music of the 19th century. Open to the public!
Free (Free)
Piano Masterclass with Roy Howat
Thursday, October 22, 2026 @ 4:30pm – 6:00pm (PDT)
Brechemin Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Distinguished pianist and scholar Roy Howat presents a public masterclass focused on nineteenth-century French music. Open to the public!
Free (Free)
UW Recital: The Intimate Fauré
Friday, October 23, 2026 @ 7:30pm – 8:30pm (PDT)
Brechemin Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Piano scholars Roy Howat, Sylvia Kahan and David Korevaar join UW flute professor Donna Shin and UW graduate students and alumni in a recital showcasing intimate works by composer Gabriel Fauré.
Free (Free)
Jacobsen Jr. Children's Concert: The Wonderful World of Music
Saturday, October 24, 2026 @ 2:00pm – 3:00pm (PDT)
Schneebeck Concert Hall at the University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA, United States
Presented by Duane Hulbert and Puget Sound student performers. Concert is for all ages.
Free
UW Wind Ensemble Chamber Winds
Sunday, October 25, 2026 @ 1:30pm – 2:30pm (PDT)
Brechemin Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Members of the UW Wind Ensemble perform works arranged for small ensembles.
Free (Free)
LMC at Music Center of the Northwest
Sunday, October 25, 2026 @ 2:00pm – 3:00pm (PDT)
Music Center of the Northwest, Seattle, WA, United States
G. F. Handel – “Bel piacere” from Agrippina
G. F. Handel – “Care selve” from Atalanta
Hugo Wolf – In dem Schatten meiner Locken
Hugo Wolf – Auch kleine Dinge können uns entzücken
Hugo Wolf – Morgentau
Claude Debussy – Le Jet d'Eau
Claude Debussy – Recueillement
Michael Isaacson – That Courtesan's Smile
Howard J. Buss – De La Madra
Alec Wilder – Piece for Oboe and Improvisatory Percussion
Bill Douglas – Irish Spirit
G. F. Handel – “Care selve” from Atalanta
Hugo Wolf – In dem Schatten meiner Locken
Hugo Wolf – Auch kleine Dinge können uns entzücken
Hugo Wolf – Morgentau
Claude Debussy – Le Jet d'Eau
Claude Debussy – Recueillement
Michael Isaacson – That Courtesan's Smile
Howard J. Buss – De La Madra
Alec Wilder – Piece for Oboe and Improvisatory Percussion
Bill Douglas – Irish Spirit
Free
Rose Jo-Shih Cheng Piano Recital
Sunday, October 25, 2026 @ 4:30pm – 5:30pm (PDT)
Brechemin Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
UW doctoral student Rose Jo-Shih Cheng performs a recital in piano.
Free (Free)
Racer Sessions
Sunday, October 25, 2026 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
Cafe Racer, Seattle, WA, United States
A collectively organized composition and improvisation series for new and experimental music.
Free
Roosevelt Orchestra Pumpkinseed Concert
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm (PDT)
Roosevelt High School Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Come get into the Halloween Spirit while enjoying some wonderful music. All three Roosevelt Orchestras will perform, as well as both of Roosevelt's symphonic bands.
Free
Christopher Mechell Piano Recital
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 @ 7:30pm – 8:30pm (PDT)
Brechemin Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
UW doctoral student Christopher Mechell performs a DMA recital in piano.
Free (Free)
Melia Watras: 'Ispirare' CD Release Celebration
Thursday, October 29, 2026 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PDT)
Brechemin Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Watras will talk about the recording and perform a solo piece from the disc. Also featuring a video presentation and a reception.
Free (Free)
Joseph Adam: Organ at Noon
Friday, October 30, 2026 @ 12:00pm – 1:00pm (PDT)
Kilworth Memorial Chapel, Tacoma, WA, United States
Works by Buxtehude, Mendelssohn, Buck, Gounod and Widor.
Free
Lewis Thompson (piano), Eric Jeffords (tenor) & Ryan Tilley (clarinet)
Sunday, November 1, 2026 @ 3:00pm – 5:00pm (PST)
Stage7Pianos, Kirkland, WA, United States
J.S. Bach – Prelude and Fugue in F-sharp minor, WTC Book II BWV 883
Schubert – Sonata in F minor D. 625
Louis Spohr – Six German Songs, Op. 103
Schubert – Selections from Die Schöne Müllerin
Chopin – Ballade No. 2 in F major
Ginastera – Danzas Argentinas
Schubert – Sonata in F minor D. 625
Louis Spohr – Six German Songs, Op. 103
Schubert – Selections from Die Schöne Müllerin
Chopin – Ballade No. 2 in F major
Ginastera – Danzas Argentinas
Free
Racer Sessions: Straighthorn
Sunday, November 1, 2026 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
Cafe Racer, Seattle, WA, United States
A collectively organized composition and improvisation series for new and experimental music.
Free
Alexander Tu Clarinet Recital
Monday, November 2, 2026 @ 7:30pm – 8:30pm (PST)
Brechemin Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
UW student Alexander Tu performs a BA recital on clarinet. Free and open to the public.
Free (Free)
Duruflé's Requiem for the Feast of All Souls
Monday, November 2, 2026 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
St. James Cathedral, Seattle, WA, United States
Duruflé’s beautiful setting of the Requiem Mass.
Free