California Pops — the nation’s only “all-request” symphony orchestra — brings exuberant fun and unmatched musical variety to the SF Bay Area!

Maestro Kim Venaas, Conductor of the California Pops Orchestra I’m Kim, your conductor, and thanks so much for visiting us!

If you’re new to the California Pops Orchestra then you’ve come to the right place. Here you’ll find information about the orchestra, our shows, and how to purchase tickets.

The Pops performs timeless music from Broadway, Hollywood and the Big Band era — all mixed with humor and spectacle to entertain the whole family! It’s just one of the reasons our motto is “your kind of music, your kind of orchestra.”

We’ll see you at the shows!

       Your Maestro,
                  Kim Venaas