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San Francisco Festival of Gold

Showcase your talents at the San Francisco Festival of Gold! San Francisco is renowned for its culinary excellence, Victorian architecture, and fine art, making it the perfect location for this event. With its eclectic neighborhoods, iconic cable cars, and famous landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge, this city offers a scenic surprise at every turn. Only the nation's most-accomplished ensembles are invited to perform at this exclusive event. 2026 Dates: TBA
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The Festival of Gold is a truly unique event—a festival, clinic, and prestigious performance—all wrapped into one premier event. Every Festival of Gold package includes: 

  • Extensive one-on-one time with outstanding, internationally known clinicians
  • Formal festival performance and adjudication
  • Encore Concert at prestigious venue
  • Honor Ensemble distinctions
  • One free base travel package for every 25 packages purchased
  • WorldStrides approved, student-friendly hotel accommodations
  • Digital audio recording of performance and Encore Concert
  • Commemorative program
  • Digitally recorded adjudicator comments
  • The largest and most comprehensive insurance policy in the student travel field

Your adventure, day by day

Day 1 : Arrive in San Francisco
Arrive in San Francisco

Arrive in San Francisco and check in to hotel.

Rehearsals

In the evening, Festival Ensembles will break out into separate rehearsals.

Day 2 : Clinics and Rehearsals
Breakfast

Enjoy an optional breakfast served at the hotel.

Individual Ensemble Clinics

Rehearsals and individual ensemble clinics will run on a set schedule (provided to you prior to the event) throughout the day at your host hotel.

Sightseeing during off-time

Spend your evening free in San Francisco. Your expert Account Manager can book a group dinner, a show, and more for you and your ensemble at your request.

Day 3 : Festival Performances and Encore Concert at Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall
Festival Performances (all day)

Each group will take the stage for their festival performances in Davies Symphony Hall. A schedule of these performances will be provided to you prior to travel.

Encore Concert

This evening, our groups host the Encore Concert at Davies Symphony Hall. This culminating concert gives all ensembles center stage for the performance of a lifetime.

Day 4 : Goodbye, San Francisco
Depart for Home

Depart for home, or choose to stay in San Francisco for as long as you like. Your Account Manager can book sightseeing tours, meals, and extra arrangements as needed.

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