Tuesday, October 13, 2026
7:00 PM 9:00 PM 19:00 21:00
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Join the Walnut Concert Band for Music from the Shadows, an all-ages Fall Concert where eerie melodies, haunting harmonies, and thrilling music capture the spirit of the Halloween season.

From the ominous sounds of Andrew Perkins’ Horror Vacui and Danny Elfman’s Music for a Darkened Theater to Julie Giroux’s poignant Riften Wed from the beloved video game Skyrim, this concert is filled with music designed to send a shiver down your spine. Experience the chilling Grim Reaper Overture by Joshua Idio and the mesmerizing Ghost Train by Eric Whitacre, then turn up the excitement with Michael Jackson’s Thriller, along with a Disney Villains Medley and more!

With spine-tingling sounds and haunting favorites waiting around every corner, Music from the Shadows promises one unforgettable night of music for audiences of all ages. Come join the Walnut Concert Band for an evening of thrills, chills, and musical magic you won’t want to miss!

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Nov

11:00 AM11:00

Veterans Day Ceremony

Wednesday, November 11, 2026
11:00 AM 12:00 PM 11:00 12:00
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Join the City of Walnut Creek and the Walnut Creek Concert Band as we celebrate and honor our Veterans with words and music.

This event is free and open to the public.

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Dec

5:00 PM17:00

Holiday Concert: "Snow Day!"

Sunday, December 6, 2026
5:00 PM 7:00 PM 17:00 19:00
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When a surprise blizzard cancels school and work, one family discovers that the best gift of the season wasn’t under any tree. The Walnut Creek Concert Band brings Snow Day! to life in an evening of dazzling music that will delight the whole family.

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Mar

7:00 PM19:00

Spring Concert: "Art in Harmony"

Tuesday, March 16, 2027
7:00 PM 9:00 PM 19:00 21:00
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From the grand galleries of the imagination to the concert hall stage, the Walnut Creek Concert Band invites you to experience Art in Harmony — an all-ages evening of music inspired by the world’s most captivating works of art. Don’t touch the art, just listen.

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Sep

6:00 PM18:00

FREE Labor Day ParKoncert 2026

Monday, September 7, 2026
6:00 PM 7:00 PM 18:00 19:00
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Join us for an unforgettable Labor Day celebration at our FREE Labor Day ParKoncert in Walnut Creek's Civic Park. The concert will feature a captivating mix of memorable movie and musical soundtracks, marches, and much more. Gather your family and friends, pack your favorite picnic delights, and bring along chairs or blankets to settle in for an end-of-summer evening of enchanting entertainment. Don’t miss your chance to create cherished memories in the heart of our community—see you there!

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Jul

6:00 PM18:00

FREE 4th of July Concert in the Park

Saturday, July 4, 2026
6:00 PM 7:00 PM 18:00 19:00
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Bring your family and a picnic and help celebrate our nation’s birthday while enjoying music presented by the Walnut Creek Concert Band. This FREE concert will include marches, patriotic music, and much much more. We look forward to seeing you there!

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May

11:00 AM11:00

Memorial Day Ceremony

Monday, May 25, 2026
11:00 AM 12:00 PM 11:00 12:00
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Join the City of Walnut Creek and the Walnut Creek Concert Band as we honor those who fought for our great nation and made the ultimate sacrifice. This ceremony will feature remarks from members of the Walnut Creek City Council including the Mayor as well as guest speakers. This event is freeand open to the public.

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Nov

11:00 AM11:00

Veterans Day Ceremony

Tuesday, November 11, 2025
11:00 AM 12:00 PM 11:00 12:00
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Celebrate and honor our Veterans with words and music.

This event is FREE and open to the public.

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Sep

6:00 PM18:00

FREE Labor Day ParKoncert

Monday, September 1, 2025
6:00 PM 7:00 PM 18:00 19:00
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Mar

7:30 PM19:30

Spring Concert

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
7:30 PM 9:30 PM 19:30 21:30
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Take a trip around the world from the comfort of your seat as your Walnut Creek Concert Band whisks you away on an exciting musical journey—no passport required.

Fasten your seatbelts and stow your tray tables as you enjoy modern and traditional wind band repertoire inspired by the vibrant cultures and landscapes of Japan, India, Australia, Tanzania, Egypt, France, Mexico, and more!

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Dec

7:30 PM19:30

Holiday Concert

Tuesday, December 3, 2024
7:30 PM 9:30 PM 19:30 21:30
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Kick off the holidays and delight in the sounds of the season with festive favorites and musical surprises.

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Oct

7:30 PM19:30

Fall Pops Concert

Tuesday, October 8, 2024
7:30 PM 9:30 PM 19:30 21:30
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Experience frighteningly fun music that celebrates the dreams of the 2024 Paris Olympians along with Halloween nightmares sure to thrill.

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Sep

6:00 PM18:00

FREE Labor Day ParKoncert

Monday, September 2, 2024
6:00 PM 7:00 PM 18:00 19:00
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Please join us for our FREE Labor Day ParKoncert. The performance is in the Walnut Creek Civic Park, so bring your entire family along with chairs/blankets and a picnic dinner to enjoy the entertainment!

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Jul

6:00 PM18:00

4th of July ParKoncert

Monday, July 4, 2022
6:00 PM 7:00 PM 18:00 19:00
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Information coming soon…

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Mar

7:30 PM19:30

IDES of MARCH

Tuesday, March 15, 2022
7:30 PM 9:30 PM 19:30 21:30
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Welcome the Spring season with music by Bernstein, Danyew, Grainger, Sousa, and featuring Clarinetist Christy Bailes performing von Weber, Concertino Op 26.

Running Time: approx. 1 hour 45 minutes, with one intermission
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Proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 is required for all guests age 12 and over, and face coverings are required to be worn by all guests age two and over when visiting the Lesher Center for the Arts.

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Nov

7:30 PM19:30

Holiday Concert

Tuesday, November 30, 2021
7:30 PM 9:30 PM 19:30 21:30
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Join us on Tuesday, November 30 to kick off the holiday season and get into the yuletide spirit! Works by Percy Grainger, Leroy Anderson, Mariah Carey, ,and more!

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Sep

6:00 PM18:00

Labor Day ParKoncert

Monday, September 6, 2021
6:00 PM 7:00 PM 18:00 19:00
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Please join us for our FREE Labor Day ParKoncert on Monday, September 6, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. The performance is in the Walnut Creek Civic Park so bring your entire family along with chairs/blankets and a PICNIC dinner to enjoy the entertainment!

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Jul

7:30 PM19:30

Concert

Summer Pops Concert 2021

Tuesday, July 20, 2021
7:30 PM 9:30 PM 19:30 21:30
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The Walnut Creek Concert Band returns to the Lesher with our Summer "Pops" Concert. This year's theme is California Dreamin’, with music from or about California. From Sousa's Pathfinder of Panama March to the Mamas and Papas the program has something for everyone. Bring your friends and family, and help us reopen the Lesher Arts Center celebrating California's Musical Heritage.

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