# Live Shows in San Mateo | Performances, Musicals & Acts

- **Subtitle**: Find live performances in San Mateo — musicals, variety shows, dance and stage acts. Browse upcoming shows by date and venue and book tickets.
- **Category**: Performances
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## About

For the lover of all things art there is a lot to catch; performing arts, musicals and theater events in San Mateo are all set to keep you entertained. There are these amazing and unforgettable performances in San Mateo that will keep you hooked for days long. This is your guide to the San Mateo show listings and all the top-rated performances so you never miss out on top-rated events. Explore the best of Broadway shows, plays and performances with us and book your tickets already.

## Performances Events in San Mateo

- **Event Name**: IAN MAKSIN in SAN MATEO, CA: "The Power of Cello" 2026 Concert Tour
  - **Description**: A one-of-a-kind performance to uplift and nurture your soul with world renowned cellist, composer and multilingual vocalist Ian MaksinAbout this EventOctober 15, 2026, Gradus Ad Parnassum Music Academy, 1529 S B St, San M
  - **Date**: Thu Oct 15 2026 at 07:30 pm – Thu Oct 15 2026 at 09:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-mateo/ian-maksin-in-san-mateo-ca-the-power-of-cello-2026-concert-tour/100001999047482834
  - **Venue**: Gradus Ad Parnassum Music Academy
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  - **Price**: USD 44
  - **Categories**: fitness, Music, Entertainment, Concerts, health-wellness
- **Event Name**: The Golden Era
  - **Description**: Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the timeless melodies and beloved songs of Arabic music's Golden Era.About this Event  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/d06ae8a0-c532-11f1-ba03-b7505d4e7d42-rimg-w572-h74
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 07 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Nov 07 2026 at 09:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-mateo/the-golden-era/100002000657267744
  - **Venue**: College of San Mateo Theatre
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  - **Price**: USD 26 to 109
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: Harpsichord Horizons
  - **Description**: Join us for Harpsichord Horizons, a regular event that gives students, teachers, and community members in the San Francisco Bay Area a chance to sit down in a studio class setting with historical keyboard instruments and leading experts in historical perf
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 04:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-mateo/harpsichord-horizons/200030820502305
  - **Venue**: Gradus Ad Parnassum Music Academy
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  - **Categories**: Workshops, Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Gutenberg! The Musical
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 16 2026 at 08:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-mateo/gutenberg-the-musical/2300030404214446
  - **Venue**: Hillbarn Theatre
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  - **Categories**: live-music
- **Event Name**: Oneiros Duo in Recital, San Mateo
  - **Description**: Two musicians, solo and together. Bach, Granados, Bonis, Hindemith, Clarke.  Aaron Rosengaus,  viola Jennifer M. Lee on Piano.About this EventJohann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) Suite No. 2
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 13 2026 (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-mateo/oneiros-duo-in-recital-san-mateo/100002003249560361
  - **Venue**: Transfiguration Episcopal Church
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  - **Price**: USD 15 to 35
  - **Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, Music
- **Event Name**: Lillian Gordis, harpsichord
  - **Description**: Born in Berkeley, French-American harpsichordist Lillian Gordis discovered the harpsichord at age five and moved to France at sixteen, where she studied with Pierre Hantaï and Bertrand Cuiller. Having garnered critical acclaim with her recordings of Bach
  - **Date**: Sun Oct 18 2026 at 03:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-mateo/lillian-gordis-harpsichord/200030820502610
  - **Venue**: Gradus Ad Parnassum Music Academy
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Vintage Vocal Hour with Silicon Stompers Jazz Band
  - **Description**: Silicon Stompers Jazz Band hosts a Vintage Vocal Hour from 8 to 9 to feature Bay Area singers singing songs from early jazz through the Great American Songbook. Come support them and also listen to the Silicon Stompers before and after the vocal hour.

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  - **Date**: Tue Oct 27 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue Oct 27 2026 at 10:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-mateo/vintage-vocal-hour-with-silicon-stompers-jazz-band/200030728770627
  - **Venue**: 106 E 25th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403-2351, United States
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, jazz
- **Event Name**: Sapphire Gala: Celebrate 10 Years of SVISA ⛸️
  - **Description**: Join us at the Sapphire Gala to celebrate 10 amazing years of SVISA with fun, friends, and unforgettable memories!About this EventSapphire Gala: Celebrate 10 Years of SVISA ⛸️Join us for an unforg
  - **Date**: Sun Dec 06 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun Dec 06 2026 at 09:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-mateo/sapphire-gala-celebrate-10-years-of-svisa/100002001046318405
  - **Venue**: San Mateo on Ice
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  - **Price**: USD 98 to 535
  - **Categories**: fitness

## Trending Events in San Mateo

- **Event Name**: Halloween Kids Party - Pinstripes, San Mateo, CA
  - **Description**: Join us for a silly-spooky Halloween Kids Club with sweet treats, crafts, and festive fun for the whole family!About this EventBring your little goblins, superheroes, and princesses for a delightfully playful Halloween af
  - **Venue**: Pinstripes
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- **Event Name**: Line Dancing with Line Dancing Lisa
  - **Description**: Grab your boots and join Lisa for a fun, beginner-friendly line dancing party in person!About this EventLine Dancing with Line Dancing Lisa & DJ ShiversGet ready for another big night of country dan
  - **Venue**: Peninsula Italian American Social Club
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- **Event Name**: San Mateo Totally Rad Vintage Fest
  - **Description**: Step into a time warp of style and nostalgia at Totally Rad Vintage Fest! Our totally radical vendors specialize in iconic clothing and accessories from the 80s, 90s, and Y2K eras, while also offering a diverse selection of records, toys, video games, hom
  - **Venue**: San Mateo Event Center
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- **Event Name**: USA TAIWAN Global EXPO - Bay Area, CA
  - **Description**: USA Taiwan Global Expo brings the flavors, products, creativity, and energy of Taiwan to the Bay Area for a one-of-a-kind weekend experienceAbout this EventExperience Taiwan — All in One Place.
  - **Venue**: San Mateo County Event Center - EXPO Hall
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- **Event Name**: Line Dancing Classes in San Mateo
  - **Description**: Get ready to line dance to popular hit songs and have a blast on the dance floor!About this EventLINE DANCE CLASSES IN SAN MATEO!Have you ever seen a whole group of people start da
  - **Venue**: Motion Arts Center
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- **Event Name**: Pinstripes Kids Club - San Mateo, CA
  - **Description**: Make Kids Club part of your monthly routine! Held the second Saturday of each month.About this EventPinstripes Kids Club is a monthly, family-friendly experience designed to bring creativ
  - **Venue**: Pinstripes
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- **Event Name**: MEN SOLD OUT| Modern Speed Dating | San Mateo| Ages 24-39
  - **Description**: Dating Is Hard. We want to make it easier. At this event, we'll match you with the most compatible people in the venue.About this EventReal Connections. Real Life.Support local venues in a low pressure, high effici
  - **Venue**: Fogbird
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- **Event Name**: Stronger Together: CCL Youth Climate Rally 2026
  - **Description**: Join us to rally, connect, and fight for a greener planet—stronger together, youth lead the way!About this EventStronger Together: CCL Youth Climate Rally 2026You’re invited to the Citizens’ Clim
  - **Venue**: San Mateo Central Park Stage
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- **Event Name**: "Thriller" Dance All Levels Workshop!
  - **Description**: This Halloween join us for this exciting and come learn the iconic choreography to Michael Jackson’s classic hit!About this Event"Thriller" Dance Workshop in San Mateo!Join us for
  - **Venue**: Motion Arts Center
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Performances events in San Mateo?
  - **A:** IAN MAKSIN in SAN MATEO, CA: "The Power of Cello" 2026 Concert Tour (Thu Oct 15 2026 at 07:30 pm at Gradus Ad Parnassum Music Academy), The Golden Era (Sat Nov 07 2026 at 07:00 pm at College of San Mateo Theatre), Harpsichord Horizons (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 04:00 pm at Gradus Ad Parnassum Music Academy), Gutenberg! The Musical (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 08:00 pm at Hillbarn Theatre), Oneiros Duo in Recital, San Mateo (Fri Nov 13 2026 at Transfiguration Episcopal Church).
- **Q**: What Performances events are happening in San Mateo today October 15, 2026?
  - **A:** IAN MAKSIN in SAN MATEO, CA: "The Power of Cello" 2026 Concert Tour (Thu Oct 15 2026 at 07:30 pm at Gradus Ad Parnassum Music Academy).
- **Q**: What Performances events are happening in San Mateo this weekend October 16–18, 2026?
  - **A:** Harpsichord Horizons (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 04:00 pm at Gradus Ad Parnassum Music Academy), Gutenberg! The Musical (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 08:00 pm at Hillbarn Theatre), Lillian Gordis, harpsichord (Sun Oct 18 2026 at 03:00 pm at Gradus Ad Parnassum Music Academy).
- **Q**: What Performances events are happening in San Mateo in October 2026?
  - **A:** IAN MAKSIN in SAN MATEO, CA: "The Power of Cello" 2026 Concert Tour (Thu Oct 15 2026 at 07:30 pm at Gradus Ad Parnassum Music Academy), Harpsichord Horizons (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 04:00 pm at Gradus Ad Parnassum Music Academy), Gutenberg! The Musical (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 08:00 pm at Hillbarn Theatre), Lillian Gordis, harpsichord (Sun Oct 18 2026 at 03:00 pm at Gradus Ad Parnassum Music Academy), Vintage Vocal Hour with Silicon Stompers Jazz Band (Tue Oct 27 2026 at 07:00 pm at 106 E 25th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403-2351, United States).
- **Q**: How can I find Performances events in San Mateo?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Performances events in San Mateo on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Performances events in San Mateo?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Performances events in San Mateo?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Performances events in San Mateo include Gradus Ad Parnassum Music Academy, College of San Mateo Theatre, Hillbarn Theatre.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Performances events in San Mateo?
  - **A:** Prices for Performances events in San Mateo range from USD 15 to USD 535. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Performances events in San Mateo?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Performances events in San Mateo include IAN MAKSIN PRODUCTIONS, Zawaya, Clavecin Society.
- **Q**: Are there any online Performances events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Performances events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Performances events in San Mateo?
  - **A:** Follow the Performances category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Performances events are listed in San Mateo.

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