Penn Live Arts Blog / By / John Parkinson

The Music of our 25/26 Season

Early Music Jazz Music Penn Live Arts Debuts World Music

Our 25/26 season brings an exciting array of acclaimed musical acts that span multiple genres. We’re thrilled to bring audience favorites back to our stage, from jazz greats Branford Marsalis and Cécile McLorin Salvant, to world music icons Soweto Gospel Choir and DakhaBrakha. We also welcome renowned artists for their Penn Live Arts debuts such as masters of early music Ruckus with Davóne Tines and The Czech Republic’s Tiburtina Ensemble in addition to one-of-a-kind ensembles like Naturally 7 and the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain.

With live performances that run the gamut of musical styles, expressions and medium, the lineup guarantees something you’ll enjoy—or something new to discover. Enjoy a sample of almost all the musical artists joining us this season below.

related events

• Alarm Will Sound with Bora Yoon
• Alcoléa & cie
• Arturo O’Farrill
• Branford Marsalis Quartet
• Cécile McLorin Salvant
• DakhaBrakha
• Delbert Anderson Quartet
• Dianne Reeves
• Irish Christmas in America
• Isaiah Collier & Keyon Harrold
• Johnny Gandelsman
• Jorge Luis Pacheco
• Kayhan Kalhor
• Loudon Wainwright III & Chris Smither
• Martin Hayes Quartet
• Naturally 7
• Ruckus with Davóne Tines
• Soweto Gospel Choir
• Tiburtina Ensemble
• Tyshawn Sorey
• Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain