Performances & Events

Name: Sinatra
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Fri September 12th

Sinatra

THE BEST IS YET TO COME

Fri September 12th

Sinatra

THE BEST IS YET TO COME

Event Details

Date: Friday September 12th, 2025
Time: 8:00PM

Gates open

7:00 PM

Presented by

City Ballet of San Diego

Pricing

Tickets start at $40

Ticket prices are inclusive of fees.

Rental Event

An end-of-summer event that includes two highly creative and entertaining ballets by City Ballet of San Diego’s brilliant and critically acclaimed resident choreographers, Elizabeth Wistrich and Geoffrey Gonzalez.

7:00 pm: Pre-Performance Picnic

Enjoy a light picnic dinner, refreshing beverages, snacks, and sweets prior to the performance.

8:00 pm: Performance

9:30 pm: Post-Performance Reception
Join us in The Pit (directly in front of the stage) for a reception and meet-and-greet with the City Ballet of San Diego Season 33 dance artists.

Summer Wind
Resident choreographer Geoffrey Gonzalez’s take on some of the most famous and iconic songs sung by the great Frank Sinatra, capturing the moods and emotions of each song with sophistication, charm, and athletic invention. Sing along to these familiar songs and enjoy the ride.
Choreography: Geoffrey Gonzalez (2024)
Music: Night & Day: Celebrate Sinatra arranged by the Boston Pops with John Williams (1993)

The Seasons
One of the ballet world’s top female choreographers, Elizabeth Wistrich, created this epic version of The Seasons for Season 32. The ballet thrilled and touched audiences. Glazunov’s music is interpreted in such a way that each note can be seen as well as heard. This is a major ballet filled with invention and surprises.
Choreography: Elizabeth Wistrich (2025)
Music: The Seasons by Alexander Glazunov (1900)

Getting Here

The Epstein Family Amphitheater is located at 9480 Innovation Ln, La Jolla, CA 92093.

Take the Trolley: The amphitheater is located next to the Blue Line Trolley, UCSD Central Campus Station. For more information about the trolley, visit the MTS website >

Parking

The closest parking structure is Gilman Parking Structure. UC San Diego requires parking permits 7 days a week. Permits can be purchased at permit machines or through the Parkmobile App. Visit UC San Diego Transportation for information on where to buy your permit, and costs.

About the Venue

Accessible Seating

Wheelchair-accessible seating is available in all seating areas for patrons in wheelchairs and their companions.

What can I bring to the show?

You may bring in empty refillable water bottles, small personal bags (16” x 16 “ x 8”). All bags are subject to search by security officers. We encourage that you dress in layers and for those who have tickets to the General Lawn Section to wear shoes without heels.

What can't I bring to the show?

Additional prohibited items include: strollers, large backpacks, flags, tobacco products, alcohol, cans, bottles, ice chests, picnic baskets, lawn furniture, weapons of any kind, umbrellas, pets, hula hoops, musical instruments, laser pointers, bicycles, and skateboards. Cameras with a detachable lens of any kind and professional recording devices are not allowed, including GoPros. Scooters, skateboards, roller skates, and other recreational wheeled equipment are not permitted at the Epstein Family Amphitheater. UC San Diego is a smoke-free campus.

If you have questions, please contact amphitheater@ucsd.edu.

Can I bring Lawn Furniture, Cushions or Blankets?

For the safety and comfort of all, you may not bring lawn chairs or furniture. The lawn is quite steep and not safe for lawn chairs. You can bring in personal seat cushions, blankets, or seating, as long as they fit your personal space and lie flat on the ground (no legs, no hard structure). We encourage the same for the stone bench seating areas on both General Admission and reserved seating shows.