Contemporary – Upcoming Concerts near Seattle, WA
Candlelight Concerts: Jazzin' with the Classics by Candlelight for Christmas
Sunday, December 30, 2029 @ 2:00pm – 3:30pm (PST)
Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center, Stanwood, WA, United States
Artists and friends on both sides of the classical and jazz divide meld musical perspectives in a festive celebration of the Yuletide season.
Free will offering
Seattle Symphony: Love, Lust, & Rock 'N' Roll
Friday, January 4, 2030 @ 8:00pm – 9:50pm (PST)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
From Frank Sinatra to Elton John to Queen, join this sensational crew of artists on a pulse-racing tribute to love, lust, and rock ‘n’ roll.
$30-$96
Seattle Symphony: Love, Lust, & Rock 'N' Roll
Saturday, January 5, 2030 @ 8:00pm – 9:50pm (PST)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
From Frank Sinatra to Elton John to Queen, join this sensational crew of artists on a pulse-racing tribute to love, lust, and rock ‘n’ roll.
$30-$96
Seattle Symphony: Love, Lust, & Rock 'N' Roll
Sunday, January 6, 2030 @ 2:00pm – 3:50pm (PST)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
From Frank Sinatra to Elton John to Queen, join this sensational crew of artists on a pulse-racing tribute to love, lust, and rock ‘n’ roll.
$30-$96
Classical Tuesdays in Old Town Tacoma: Cello Loops w/Gretchen Yanover
Tuesday, January 8, 2030 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Slavonian Hall, Tacoma, WA, United States
Celebrated Northwest cellist Gretchen Yanover creates her own instrumental atmospheres and melodies using a loop sampler.
Free
'JANE' with the Seattle Symphony
Tuesday, January 8, 2030 @ 7:30pm – 9:20pm (PST)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
The stunning National Geographic documentary about Jane Goodall set against a rich orchestral score from legendary composer Philip Glass.
$35-$85
Portland Cello Project: Radiohead & more
Friday, January 11, 2030 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Admiral Theatre, Bremerton, WA, United States
The entirety of Radiohead’s chart-topping album OK Computer, with each song carefully arranged: some instrumental, some with vocals; some whisper quiet, and others on as large a scale as possible.
$18-$56
Jesse Myers: Glass Half Full
Friday, January 11, 2030 @ 8:00pm – 9:30pm (PST)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States
Philip Glass’ monumental Etudes for Solo Piano synchronized with colorful, moving light projections on the ceiling and walls of the beautiful Chapel Performance Space.
$10-$15
Seattle Classic Guitar Society presents Pacific Duo
Saturday, January 12, 2030 @ 2:00pm – 3:00pm (PST)
Frye Art Museum, Seattle, WA, United States
Music by Paul Coles, J.S. Bach, Dominick Argento, Franz Schubert, Carlos Guastavino, and Manuel de Falla.
Free
Portland Cello Project: Radiohead & more
Saturday, January 12, 2030 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Rialto Theater, Tacoma, WA, United States
The entirety of Radiohead’s chart-topping album OK Computer, with each song carefully arranged: some instrumental, some with vocals; some whisper quiet, and others on as large a scale as possible.
$29-$49
Groupmuse House Concert: An evening party with Mark-Hilliard Wilson, classical guitar
Saturday, January 12, 2030 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
Private home in Ballard, Seattle, WA, United States
A mix of Baroque and contemporary music celebrating classical guitar with works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Sylvius Leopold Weiss, Francesco Corbetta, and Andrew York.
$10+ donation, RSVP required
Music at St. James Cathedral: Bruce Neswick, organ
Wednesday, January 16, 2030 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
St. James Cathedral, Seattle, WA, United States
Recitalist, composer, church musician, and brilliant improviser Bruce Neswick performs rarely-heard works and improvisations.
$18
Seattle Symphony: Brahms Symphony No. 3
Thursday, January 17, 2030 @ 7:30pm – 9:20pm (PST)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Sofia Gubaidulina – Offertorium
Johann Sebastian Bach – “Zion hört die Wächter singen” from Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 140
Johannes Brahms – Symphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 90
Johann Sebastian Bach – “Zion hört die Wächter singen” from Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 140
Johannes Brahms – Symphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 90
$22-$122 (youth 8-18 free)
Wayward Music Series: FHTAGN + Driftwood Orchestra
Thursday, January 17, 2030 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States
A fluid, experimental chamber ensemble meets a collective of artists who use locally-sourced wood as their instruments.
$5-$15 donation
UW Guest Artist Master Class: David Bowlin, violin
Friday, January 18, 2030 @ 1:30pm – 3:00pm (PST)
Brechemin Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Oberlin Conservatory violinist David Bowlin delivers a presentation on contemporary violin music.
Free
Seattle Modern Orchestra: Songs of Echoes
Friday, January 18, 2030 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Folio: Seattle Athenaeum at Pike Market, Seattle, WA, United States
Angelique Poteat – From Subterranea
Tom Baker – Fifteen Moments From The Time of Rivers
Toru Takemitsu – From Far Beyond Chrysanthemums and November Fog
George Crumb – Eleven Echoes of Autumn
Tom Baker – Fifteen Moments From The Time of Rivers
Toru Takemitsu – From Far Beyond Chrysanthemums and November Fog
George Crumb – Eleven Echoes of Autumn
$25 ($20 Folio members)
Fire & Grace in Concert
Friday, January 18, 2030 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Christ Episcopal Church Seattle, Seattle, WA, United States
A unique collaboration between guitarist William Coulter and violinist Edwin Huizinga exploring the connective musical elements of classical, folk, and contemporary traditions from around the world.
$20 suggested donation
Wayward Music Series: Matt Ingalls + Greg Kelley
Friday, January 18, 2030 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States
Pushing the boundaries of trumpet and music as you might know it, plus elements of computer and clarinet and exciting improvisation techniques.
$5-$15 donation
Seattle Symphony: Brahms Symphony No. 3
Friday, January 18, 2030 @ 8:00pm – 9:50pm (PST)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Sofia Gubaidulina – Offertorium
Johann Sebastian Bach – “Zion hört die Wächter singen” from Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 140
Johannes Brahms – Symphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 90
Johann Sebastian Bach – “Zion hört die Wächter singen” from Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 140
Johannes Brahms – Symphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 90
$22-$122 (youth 8-18 free)
The Sound Ensemble: Local Wonders – The Creative Women of King County
Saturday, January 19, 2030 @ 7:00pm – 8:30pm (PST)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States
Sarah Bassingthwaighte – World premiere
Angelique Poteat – Morning at the Sound
Kaley Lane Eaton – Sacred Geometry
Carly Ann Worden – San Juan Sinfonietta
Angelique Poteat – Morning at the Sound
Kaley Lane Eaton – Sacred Geometry
Carly Ann Worden – San Juan Sinfonietta
$20 ($15 student/senior)