Registration for ARTS San Antonio's 37th Annual Floating Feastival Dinner Cruise

Presented by ARTS San Antonio

May 23, 2018 - May 1, 2019

Floating Feastival is a fundraising event which supports ARTSTEACH, the arts-education initiative of ARTS San Antonio.  Join us for a tasty and fun-filled cruise on our beautiful Riverwalk. You'll enjoy delicious food from outstanding restaurants and great entertainment. We are planning our 2019 event now with the tentative dates of May 7...

ARTS San Antonio Presents Celtic Nights: Oceans of Hope

Presented by ARTS San Antonio at Laurie Auditorium

March 7, 2019

ARTS San Antonio presents Celtic Nights: Oceans of Hope from Dublin, Ireland. Experience the colorful and redefining storytelling of multicultural heritage through Irish music, song and dance that takes you on an epic journey with moments of joy, sadness, happiness and laughter.  

ARTS San Antonio’s mission is...

ARTS San Antonio Presents Chucho Valdes Jazz Pianist and his Trio: Jazz Bata

Presented by ARTS San Antonio at Laurie Auditorium

February 9, 2019

Experience the return of legendary “dean” of Afro-Cuban Jazz Piano, Chucho Valdez and his Trio Jazz Bata, as they showcase an exhilarating blend of African rhythm, Bata, and Cuban flavor.  Presented by ARTS San Antonio.  

ARTS San Antonio’s mission is...

ARTS San Antonio Presents Kenny Broberg in Concert, Van Cliburn International Silver Medalist

Presented by ARTS San Antonio at Trinity University Ruth Taylor Recital Hall

January 25, 2019

ARTS San Antonio presents Kenny Broberg in concert, Van Cliburn International Piano Competition 2017 Silver Medalist.  A native of Minneapolis, 23-year-old pianist Kenny Broberg won the silver medal at the Fifteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition for performances that showed “an imaginative shaping of themes, revelation of...

ARTS San Antonio Presents American Midwest Ballet's The Nutcracker

Presented by ARTS San Antonio at Lila Cockrell Theatre

December 20 - December 22, 2018

ARTS San Antonio presents American Midwest Ballet's The Nutcracker with the San Antonio Metropolitan Ballet. Always fresh, lively, and thoroughly entertaining, The Nutcracker returns with the visual splendor and charming story that make it a family favorite.  

Set to one of composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s most famous...

ARTS San Antonio Presents The 5 Browns, Pianists: A Family Christmas

Presented by ARTS San Antonio

December 1, 2018

ARTS San Antonio presents The 5 Browns, Pianists: A Family Christmas from Utah. The 5 Browns are delivering on their dream to wake up classical music by introducing it to the widest, largest and most excited audience they can find. Whether performing individually or together in various combinations from duo to complex five-piano arrangements,...

ARTS San Antonio Presents The Ten Tenors in Concert

Presented by ARTS San Antonio at Laurie Auditorium

November 9, 2018

ARTS San Antonio presents The Ten Tenors from Australia. The Ten Tenors are undoubtedly one of Australia’s greatest entertainment success stories, with more than 90 million people worldwide witnessing their unmistakable charm, camaraderie and vocal power. Following 16 years of sell-out performances across the globe, including more than 2000...

ARTS San Antonio presents The Soweto Gospel Choir

Presented by ARTS San Antonio at Majestic Theatre

October 25, 2018

ARTS San Antonio presents the Soweto Gospel Choir from Soweto, South Africa. Two-time GRAMMY winner Soweto Gospel Choir’s 30-member ensemble celebrates African gospel, spirituals, reggae and popular American music. 

The Nottingham Post describes The Soweto Gospel Choir as, “Vivacious mix of peerless...

ARTS San Antonio Presents The New Chinese Acrobats

Presented by ARTS San Antonio at Majestic Theatre

October 18, 2018

ARTS San Antonio presents The New Chinese Acrobats from China. Created in association with the world-famous Cirque Eloize company, The New Chinese Acrobats represent the next step in the evolution of acrobatic companies from the East.

Mixing new techniques and acts with ancient traditions, The New Chinese Acrobats present...

ARTS San Antonio Presents Ballet Folklorico of Mexico

Presented by ARTS San Antonio at Lila Cockrell Theatre

September 28 - September 29, 2018

Globally significant Ballet Folklórico of Mexico returns to join our celebration of San Antonio’s Tricentennial. Dancer, choreographer and historian Amalia Hernández’s 76-member Ballet Folklórico gloriously and authentically brings to life the stirring music, swirling dance and beautiful costumes of Mexico, from primitive pre-Columbian...

ARTS San Antonio Presents Fred Hersch, Jazz Pianist, in Concert

Presented by ARTS San Antonio

September 19, 2018

ARTS San Antonio presents Fred Hersch, jazz pianist, in concert from New York City. A select member of jazz’s piano pantheon, Fred Hersch is a pervasively influential creative force who has shaped the music’s course over more than three decades as an improviser, composer, educator, bandleader, collaborator and recording artist. A...

ARTS San Antonio Presents The Spanish Harlem Orchestra

Presented by ARTS San Antonio

August 10, 2018

Spanish Harlem Orchestra, the two-time Grammy winning Salsa and Latin Jazz band, sets the standard for excellence for authentic, New York style, hard core salsa. Live or recorded, it doesn't get any better.

Whether a concert hall or an outdoor jazz festival, there is no easing you in, they are coming at you full force from start to...

ARTS San Antonio presents the 36th Annual Floating Feastival

Presented by ARTS San Antonio

May 8 - May 9, 2018

Floating Feastival is our annual floating progressive dinner and fundraiser for ARTS San Antonio’s arts-education initiative, ARTSTEACH. Join us for a tasty and fun-filled cruise on our beautiful Riverwalk. You’ll enjoy delicious food from outstanding restaurants and great entertainment. We are planning our 2018 event now with the tentative...

ARTS San Antonio presents ARTSTEACH and Arturo Sandoval Luncheon

Presented by ARTS San Antonio

April 20, 2018

Join ARTS San Antonio for a luncheon celebrating 20 years of ARTSTEACH, our arts education initiative. GRAMMY Award winning Afro-Cuban Jazz legend Arturo Sandoval will be our Keynote speaker.

Each year ARTSTEACH serves more than 10,000 students and seniors in our community with hands-on workshops, professionally led...

ARTS San Antonio Presents San Antonio Debut Performance of Antonio Sanchez, Birdman Live

Presented by ARTS San Antonio at Charline McCombs Empire Theatre

April 13, 2018

Experience the explosive Oscar winning film accompanied live by composer Antonio Sanchez and his Grammy Award winning score that provides the heartbeat of the film. The visually stunning 2015 Oscar winner for Best Picture by maverick director Alejandro Iñárritu stars Michael Keaton as a washed-up action star trying to reinvent his career as a...

ARTS San Antonio Presents Cameron Carpenter, Organ Virtuoso

Presented by ARTS San Antonio

March 24, 2018

ARTS San Antonio presents the San Antonio debut performance of Cameron Carpenter, Organ Virtuoso from New York City.

Cameron Carpenter is having a ball smashing the stereotypes of organists and organ music – all the while generating worldwide acclaim and controversy. His repertoire – from the complete works of J. S....

ARTS San Antonio Presents A Tribute to Benny Goodman, Julian Bliss Septet

Presented by ARTS San Antonio and Charline McCombs Empire Theatre

March 2, 2018

ARTS San Antonio presents A Tribute to Benny Goodman, Julian Bliss Septet from London. Julian Bliss is one of the world’s finest clarinetists excelling as a concerto soloist, chamber musician, jazz artist, masterclass leader and tireless musical explorer. He has inspired a generation of young players as guest lecturer...

ARTS San Antonio Presents The Hot Sardines

Presented by ARTS San Antonio at Charline McCombs Empire Theatre

February 2, 2018

ARTS San Antonio presents The Hot Sardines from New York City. Fueled by the belief that classic jazz feeds the heart and soul, the Hot Sardines are on a mission to make old sounds new again and prove that joyful music can bring people together in a disconnected world. 
 
In the last two years, the Hot Sardines have...

ARTS San Antonio Presents Tango Fire

Presented by ARTS San Antonio

January 25, 2018

International Tango superstar German Cornejo’s dance troupe The Tango Fire Company of Buenos Aires is a true global phenomenon and the world’s leading Tango company. The art of Tango has never been so superb and dynamic, with multiple sell out performances across the globe over the past 11 years and a YouTube audience in excess of 19...

The Nutcracker by Mejia Ballet International and San Antonio Metropolitan Ballet

Presented by ARTS San Antonio

December 21 - December 23, 2017

ARTS San Antonio presents "The Nutcracker" by Mejia Ballet International and San Antonio Metropolitan Ballet from Fort Worth and San Antonio.

Set to Peter Ilych Tchaikovsky’s beloved score, The Nutcracker is, by far, the most widely attended ballet in America. The first American production of the ballet was staged in...

Fiesta Navidad Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Carlos Moreno and Mariachi Divas

Presented by ARTS San Antonio

December 15, 2017

ARTS San Antonio presents Fiesta Navidad Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Carlos Moreno and Mariachi Divas, from San Diego and Los Angeles, California. 

Founded in 1999, the two-time GRAMMY Award winning Mariachi Divas continue to lead the way in the Mariachi genre. Founded...

ARTS San Antonio Presents Eddie at 80: Eddie Palmieri and his Latin Jazz Septet

Presented by ARTS San Antonio at Laurie Auditorium

November 18, 2017

ARTS San Antonio presents Eddie at 80: Eddie Palmieri and his Latin Jazz Septet, from New York City. 

Known as one of the finest pianists of the past 60 years, ten-time GRAMMY award winner Eddie Palmieri is a bandleader, arranger and composer of salsa and Latin jazz. His playing skillfully fuses the rhythm...

ARTS San Antonio Presents Flamenco Legends by Javier Limón, The Paco de Lucía Project

Presented by ARTS San Antonio at Charline McCombs Empire Theatre

November 10, 2017

ARTS San Antonio, a San Antonio 300 Community Partner, presents Flamenco Legends by Javier Limón, The Paco de Lucía Project, from Madrid, Spain. 

Created by 10-time Latin Grammy Winner Javier Limón, The Paco de Lucía Project reassembles the original band that toured with the legendary flamenco guitarist for the last 10...

ARTS San Antonio Presents 2017 Swiss Cultural Tour

Presented by ARTS San Antonio at Trinity University Ruth Taylor Recital Hall

September 26, 2017

ARTS San Antonio proudly presents the 2017 Swiss Cultural Tour, Aesch Accordion Orchestra and Schlossbrunneli Yodeling Club from Aesch and Moriken, Switzerland. 

Aesch Accordion Orchestra was founded in 1943 with 25 active members aged between 25 and 65. Their varied...

ARTS San Antonio Presents Nadhi: Love and Longing, performed by Leela Samson & Spanda Dance Company

Presented by ARTS San Antonio

September 15, 2017

ARTS San Antonio presents "Nadi: Love and Longing," performed by Leela Samson and Spanda Dance Company from Chennai, India.  Leela Samson is a dancer, teacher, writer and choreographer of Bharatanatyam. She has been deeply influenced by the visionary Rukmini Devi Arundale, who...

ARTS San Antonio presents ARTS After Hours at Sam's Burger Joint

Presented by ARTS San Antonio

August 22, 2017

ARTS San Antonio presents ARTS After Hours at Sam's Burger Joint. Join ARTS San Antonio for ARTS After Hours as we preview and celebrate the 2017-18 Tricentennial Celebration Season! 

Season ticket subscribers are our guests but everyone is invited.  Your event fee of $20 (which includes two drinks and...

ARTS San Antonio presents The 5 Browns

Presented by ARTS San Antonio

May 13, 2017

ARTS San Antonio presents The 5 Browns from Alpine, Utah. The 5 Browns are a classical piano ensemble consisting of five siblings—two brothers and three sisters. They are delivering on their dream to wake up classical music by introducing it to new audiences.

Ryan, Melody, Gregory, Deondra and Desirae – all attended New...

ARTS San Antonio presents the 35th annual Floating Feastival

Presented by ARTS San Antonio

May 2 - May 3, 2017

Floating Feastival is a fundraising event which helps power ARTS SA’s globally significant performances and ARtsTEach arts-education experiences for students all year long. Floating Feastival is a progressive dinner cruise on the beautiful San Antonio River. Invite your friends and family to share this memorable...

ARTS San Antonio presents Che Malambo from Argentina

Presented by ARTS San Antonio

April 20, 2017

ARTS San Antonio presents Che Malambo from Argentina.

Malambo began in the 17th century as competitive duels that tested skills of agility, strength and dexterity among the gaucho (South American cowboy). It soon evolved to include its hallmark, zapateo, the fast-paced footwork inspired by the rhythm of galloping horses....

ARTS San Antonio presents Mnozil Brass from Vienna, Austria.

Presented by ARTS San Antonio at Charline McCombs Empire Theatre

April 8, 2017

ARTS San Antonio proudly presents Mnozil Brass from Vienna, Austria. The septet performs classical, jazz and other styles of music using traditional brass instruments and more unusual instruments. Audiences experience brass performances, slapstick comedy and vocal harmonies. Their music is presented with a typical Austrian style of...

ARTS San Antonio presents Scrap Arts Music, Found Percussion of Tomorrow from Vancouver, Canada.

Presented by ARTS San Antonio

March 25, 2017

ARTS San Antonio proudly presents Scrap Arts Music, Found Percussion of Tomorrow. This earth-friendly, Victoria Canada-based company is comprised of five extraordinary, virtuosic and innovative drummers that transforms “scrap” into “art”, and “arts” into “music?"

An internationally...

ARTS San Antonio presents BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet from Lafayette, Louisiana

Presented by ARTS San Antonio at Trinity University

March 3, 2017

ARTS San Antonio proudly presents BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet from Lafayette, Louisiana.

"Bon temps, every time they play" - The New York Times "The best Cajun Band in the world." - Garrison Keillor, Prairie Home Companion BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet takes the rich Cajun traditions of Louisiana and artfully blends...

ARTS San Antonio presents DEEP in the ARTS of TEXAS GALA

Presented by ARTS San Antonio

March 2, 2017

ARTS San Antonio proudly presents the DEEP in the ARTS of TEXAS GALA, celebrating 25 years of ARTS San Antonio with special guest BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, cajun cuisine, music and dancing!

Be a sponsor. Your investment as a sponsor benefits ARTS SA’s performances and the ARtsTEach arts-education...

ARTS San Antonio presents The Five Irish Tenors

Presented by ARTS San Antonio at Majestic Theatre

February 23, 2017

ARTS San Antonio presents The Five Irish Tenors, direct from Dublin, Ireland. Experience Irish wit and boisterous charm, with lyricism, dramatic flair and operatic style to bring you a unique Irish tenor concert experience. The production features beloved Irish song and opera arias in combinations of ten solos, duets, trios, quartets and tutti....

ARTS San Antonio presents the Peking Acrobats from Beijing, China.

Presented by ARTS San Antonio at Majestic Theatre

February 10, 2017

ARTS San Antonio presents the Peking Acrobats from Beijing, China.

The Peking Acrobats push the envelope of human possibility with astonishing juggling dexterity and incredible balancing feats, showcasing tremendous skill and ability. They are masters of agility and grace. The production includes live musicians skillfully...

ARTS San Antonio presents David Russell, guitarist from Galicia, Spain

Presented by ARTS San Antonio and Trinity University at Trinity University Ruth Taylor Recital Hall

February 4, 2017

ARTS San Antonio in collaboration with the Trinity University Music Department proudly presents classical guitarist David Russell from Galicia, Spain. This Grammy-award winner is world renowned for his superb musicianship and inspired artistry, having earned the highest praise from audiences and critics alike. In recognition of his great talent...

ARTS San Antonio Master Class with David Russell, Guitarist

Presented by ARTS San Antonio

February 3, 2017

Undergraduate and graduate students from the guitar program at the University of Texas at San Antonio will participate in a master class with famed classical guitarist David Russell from Galicia, Spain. 

These master classes are provided by nonprofit organization ARTS San...

ARTS San Antonio presents Compagnie Hervé Koubi, What the Day Owes to the Night

Presented by ARTS San Antonio at Charline McCombs Empire Theatre

January 28, 2017

ARTS San Antonio proudly presents Compagnie Hervé Koubi, What the Day Owes to the Night. French-Algerian choreographer Hervé Koubi is being recognized as one of Europe’s most distinctive choreographers. He will make his San Antonio debut with 12 French-Algerian and African male dancers, mostly coming from street dance and hiphop...

ARTS San Antonio presents Pilobolus, Shadowland (New York City)

Presented by ARTS San Antonio

January 18, 2017

ARTS San Antonio in collaboration with the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts proudly presents Pilobolus, Shadowland (New York City). Internationally acclaimed dance troupe Pilobolus uses shadow play to tell the story of a girl who is coming of age. A girl falls asleep only to wake to something lurking behind her bedroom wall — her shadow....

ARTS San Antonio presents Balé Folclórico da Bahia, Sacred Heritage (Salvador, Brazil)

Presented by Arts San Antonio at Lila Cockrell Theatre

January 12, 2017

ARTS San Antonio proudly presents Balé Folclórico da Bahia, Sacred Heritage. The only professional folk dance company in Brazil, Balé Folclórico da Bahia was formed in 1988 by Walson Botelho and Ninho Reis and has achieved considerable success in its short...

The Nutcracker

Presented by Arts San Antonio at Lila Cockrell Theatre

December 16 - December 18, 2016

A beautiful portrayal of one of the world's most beloved holiday tales. Join Clara, Sugar Plum Fairies and the Rat King for a magical Christmas adventure.

Songs in the Key of Wonder: 50 Years of Stevie Wonder

Presented by Arts San Antonio at Charline McCombs Empire Theatre

November 17, 2016

Songs in the Key of Wonder: 50 years of Stevie Wonder.

This will be a fantastic night of Stevie Wonder songs performed by America’s Got Talent finalist, Sons of Serendip.