The Music of Hope
Gather Around the Iconic Blue “Hope” Piano
Celebrate the many joyful sounds of cancer survival. Join us for this inspiring symphony of science,
of survival, of Hope dedicated to everyone affected by cancer.
Curated to Inspire Healing
In collaboration with City of Hope, Pacific Symphony has curated a roster of gifted musicians to perform live in the Jewel Court. This spectacular performance series is dedicated to the themes of survival and communal harmony.
Pacific Symphony Performance Schedule: June 5 - 18
- Weekdays: Monday - Friday, 3:00 - 5:00 pm
- Weekends: Saturday and Sunday, 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm
July 7 – September 3
Enjoy daily live music all summer long at the Festival of the Arts in Laguna Beach. An inspiring setting for Orange County residents and visitors to connect through music with the iconic City of Hope “blue” piano at center stage.
Survivor Event – September 5
The Concert of Hope is an unforgettable evening of music and connection. It serves as a profound celebration of the strength and resilience of cancer survivors and patients, honoring the incredible spirit of everyone touched by cancer and the community that lifts them up.
July 4
SummerFest kicks off with a celebration of America’s 250th birthday. Enjoy patriotic favorites, then dance along to Air Supply’s love songs. The night ends with a dazzling fireworks finale.
July 25
Relive the soaring adventure, sweeping romance exciting drama of John Williams’ legendary Star Wars score – featuring highlights from the movie, performed live by Pacific Symphony.
August 1
Fans old and new will experience Back to the Future like never before – on a high-def big screen with a full symphony orchestra performing Alan Silvestri’s iconic score live, led by conductor Scott Terrell.
August 22
Step into the world of ABBA with Arrival from Sweden, an electrifying tribute featuring sparkling costumes and unforgettable hits.
September 5
Don’t miss an unforgettable night celebrating Tchaikovsky, featuring violinist Randall Goosby.
Stories of Cancer Survival Start with Hope
Grateful Patient
"I didn't expect to hear the word remission so soon."
Grateful Patient
“This journey from six months to live to six years of pure living is pretty awesome.”
Grateful Patient
“City of Hope brought out the fighter in me, the believer, the healer and the survivor.”
Thank You to Our Partners
City of Hope’s musical homage to cancer survival isn’t possible without the dedication of our valued partners: Pacific Symphony, South Coast Plaza, Yamaha, and Festival of Arts. Thank you for helping City of Hope Orange County honor our courageous cancer survivors while offering hope to everybody in our community affected by this disease.
