The San Francisco Symphony’s 2026–27 season brings Esa‑Pekka Salonen back to Davies, new commissions by Gabriella Smith and Kyle Rivera, and dance and film collaborations. The plan arrives amid budget questions and Davies renovation planning.

Christie’s opened a new Miami showroom and event space in the Design District, its second South Florida outpost.

National Geographic's Museum of Exploration opens June 26, 2026, capping a $300M rework of the society’s downtown campus with immersive galleries and public spaces.

Austin’s Hole in the Wall has new owners as longtime operator Will Tanner retires but remains a partner; the venue's 50-year legacy and city-backed lease remain intact.

Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival is pausing its 2026 edition and is already promoting a 2027 return on its official channels. Fans and local businesses await details.

The River West arts high school says it needs about $500,000 to keep operating after its lease wasn’t renewed. Students continue rehearsing and performing as leaders launch an urgent appeal.

Downtown Orlando will host the Florida Puerto Rican Parade & Festival on April 25, 2026, marking its 10th anniversary with music, vendors and a scholarship gala.

After nearly 49 years leading Westword, Patty Calhoun will step down on July 1, 2026 and remain as editor emeritus to write and help guide the paper to its 50th anniversary.

After years of false starts, the Alameda Theater's restoration is moving ahead with county marquee funding, a new operator and a tentative spring 2028 reopening.

Festival Napa Valley’s 20th season runs July 4–19, 2026, with a commissioned Jake Heggie opera, Renée Fleming, a Wynton Marsalis gala and new Allegro passes.

Playhouse Square unveiled a blockbuster 2026-27 lineup headlined by Harry Potter and The Phantom, plus a Cleveland launch for Death Becomes Her.

Cleveland Public Theatre has launched a $12 million renovation as Raymond Bobgan marks 20 years leading the company. The work will update facades, unify lobbies and convert a nearby church into a performance space.

After six years closed, the Hart Mansion at William S. Hart Park reopens April 10 with guided tours, a film and family activities.