When should I arrive?
Whether you’re attending a Sunday matinee or a Saturday evening concert, the venues will be open 1 hour before the concert begins. We encourage patrons to try to arrive at least thirty minutes before the concert begins so you have plenty of time to find parking and make your way to your seat. Late concert seating will be allowed only during an appropriate break in the program.
How long are the concerts?
Concerts typically run about 2 hours depending on the program, including a 15-20 minute intermission.
What should I wear?
First and foremost, be comfortable. Many people come in business casual or dress up, but you’ll see jeans to cocktail attire and everything in between.
Can/should I bring my children?
We love to see kids at the Fresno Philharmonic and believe early exposure to music is so important. Please contact our Box Office if you’re wondering which performances might be right for your child (or where to sit in case you need to make an early escape).
Can I take pictures?
Sorry! The taking of any photographs or video during our performances is strictly prohibited. You are welcome (and encouraged) to take photos in the lobby before and after the performance #fresnophilharmonic
Classical music is new to me. Is there a way for me to learn about the music before my visit?
Yes! We offer a wonderful pre-concert talk called Inside the Music! The talk is held via Zoom on the Thursday prior to each concert at 11:00am. Our host, Dr. Benjamin Boone, is a Composer and Music Composition professor at Fresno State, and makes the history and context behind each program truly enjoyable! You can join live on Zoom if you’d like to ask questions, or you can view Inside the Music on our YouTube Channel if you can’t make the live session. Inside the Music is free to all ticketholders, and you will receive notification via email prior to each concert for which you have purchased tickets.
We also have Spotify playlists on each concert’s page that you can listen to right from your browser. On the menu at the top of this page, navigate to: Tickets & Events –> Upcoming Concerts & Events –> then click on the concert you’re interested in and scroll down beneath the photos of Rei & our guest artist(s). The Spotify player is embedded for each concert and does not require a subscription. Enjoy!