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July 20-26 — Ventura Music Festival announces variety of events

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Fresh from The Metropolitan Opera…

2X Grammy Award-Winner and Opera Superstar

ANGEL BLUE

Fresh from her “dazzlingly radiant” performance in Turandot at The Met, ANGEL BLUE is one of opera’s most celebrated sopranos today, recognized worldwide for her warm soprano voice and deeply affecting performances of beloved roles including Aida, Tosca, Violetta in La Traviata, Bess in Porgy and Bess, Mimì in La bohème, and Liu in Turandot. She will be joined on stage by pianist Bryan Wagorn.

Angel Blue with pianist Bryan Wagorn

? Rancho Campana Performing Arts Center

?? Friday, July 24, 2026

? 7:00 – 9:00 PM
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Full VMF Summer Series
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Please note that some shows are sold by the hosting venue:

Justo Almario & Jeremy Bosch at The Majestic Ventura Theater

Opening Night Gala

MONDAY, JULY 20
Join us for an evening at the speakeasy as we enjoy champagne cocktails, absinthe-inspired libations, exceptional bites, and 1930s French swing jazz by the renowned San Lyon ensemble. Proceeds to benefit VMF’s music education and community programs.

Beethoven’s Choice

THURSDAY, JULY 23
Beethoven’s Choice is a Classical Edge talk and concert, a meeting between music and the story behind the notes. Part concert, part history, and part discovery, renowned music educator and classical violinist Nuvi Mehta will be joined onstage by Greg Anderson, celebrated pianist of Anderson & Roe. Together, they’ll take us on an educational journey featuring the music of Beethoven.

Justo Almario & Jeremy Bosch

SATURDAY, JULY 25
Justo Almario, a forerunner of the Latin jazz movement in the United States, brings his Afro-Colombian jazz ensemble and music from his newly released album Alegria. Rising Puerto Rican star Jeremy Bosch, one of the most electrifying young voices in salsa and Latin jazz today, fronts his own orchestra in a show built for dancing. Two distinct sounds, two separate orchestras, one extraordinary night: Almario’s deeply rooted Colombian jazz tradition meeting Bosch’s high-energy salsa fire.

Akropolis Reed Quintet

SUNDAY, JULY 26
Described as “a sonically daring ensemble who specializes in performing new works with charisma and integrity” by BBC Music Magazine, the quintet comprises five reed players who have commissioned and premiered more than 200 works by living composers, making them true pioneers of the reed quintet as a modern genre.
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Please note that some shows are ticketed by the hosting venue:

Justo Almario & Jeremy Bosch at The Majestic Ventura Theater

? Thank You to Our Current 2026 Sponsors

IMPRESARIO

The John & Glenda Hammer Family

VIRTUOSO

Jordan Laby, In Memoriam

Vita Art Center, The Welcome Room, OFI Property, and Vince Daly

COMPOSER

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Freddie Contarino

The Hemming Family

Mary Ann Cohen, New Art City Theatre

The City of Ventura

CONDUCTOR

EJ Harrison & Sons – Nan Drake

The Hopps Family

Richard & Lori Reisman

ORCHESTRA

Jill Walker & Mark Arndt

Penny Barnds

Bob & Mary Braitman

Betsy Chess

DeeDee Dorskind & Brad Tabach-Bank

Bruce Hanifan

Bill & Elise Kearney

Patricia Lathrop-McPherson

Barbara Meister

Jennifer O’Toole

Nancy Sieh

Steven & Rebecca Snyder

Blake & Charlie Wade

Leanne Wood & Rene Hubert

SOLOIST

Ann Ahlstone

Ivor Davis, In Memoriam

Eric Oltmann & Susan Van Abel

Pegasus Transportation

Port of Hueneme

Keith & Kathleen Richmond

Louise Sherman

Dr. Rosalind Warner & Dr. Michael Hogan
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