Capitol Pops Horns

The Capitol Pops · Sacramento region

Live music. Popular repertoire. Every season.

Twenty-six seasons of symphonic band in the halls, parks and civic ceremonies of the Capitol region.

Next concert

Holiday Concert

Saturday, December 12, 2026, Rusch Park, Citrus Heights, 7:00 pm, Free admission

A full symphonic band, playing the music you know

Sixty musicians rehearse weekly to bring popular symphonic band repertoire to life: John Williams, Benny Goodman, marches, folk and Broadway, with solo and small-ensemble features on nearly every program.

Capitol Pops brass section performing
Capitol Pops conductor leading a holiday concert

Concerts for holidays, halls and hometown parks

We play Veterans’ Day and Memorial Day every year, formal programs in college theaters each spring, and free summer evenings in Carmichael Park.

2026–27 Season

Sat, Dec 12

Holiday Concert

Rusch Park, Citrus Heights

7:00 pm · Free admission

Thu, Apr 1

Spring Preview

McClatchy High School, Sacramento

7:30 pm · Free admission

Sat, May 22

Spring Concert

American River College Theater, Sacramento

7:00 pm · Adults $10, Students $5

Mon, May 31

Memorial Day Service

Home of Peace Cemetery, Sacramento

10:30 am · Free, open to the public

Concert notices, twice a season

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