2026 Global Stage – Passport Concert Series

 

This is your Passport to the Global Stage 2026. Get your tickets to an unforgettable journey through the world’s most captivating musical traditions. Presented by the Center for World Music, this vibrant concert series brings master artists from Zimbabwe, the United States, Turkmenistan, Bulgaria, Indonesia, and Armenia to San Diego for an extraordinary celebration of global sound. From the ancient shimmer of the mbira to the soulful strains of the Appalachian fiddle and the mesmerizing dancing shadows of Javanese wayang kulit, each performance reveals a living art form that connects us across borders and generations.

 

Hosted at the La Jolla Community Center and Mingei International Museum, Passport to the Global Stage 2026 offers more than concerts—it’s an immersive experience of rhythm, story, and tradition. Seating is limited, and these performances promise to sell out. Secure your tickets now and be part of a world tour in sound—no passport required.

Tickets


$205 2026 Season Pass - General Admission

 

This pass includes general admission tickets to all six concerts of the 2026 Global Stage Passport concert series.

 

La Jolla Community Center

January 16th, 2026 - Songs of the Shona People of Zimbabwe
February 20th, 2026 - American String Traditions
March 20th, 2026 - The Bardic Traditions of Turkmenistan

 

Mingei International Museum

April 17th, 2026 - Music from the Villages of Bulgaria
May 15th, 2026 - Shadow Puppetry and Gamelan of Java
June 19th, 2026 - Revitalizing Armenian Heritage Through Music and Dance

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$325 2026 Season Pass - VIP

 

This pass includes VIP tickets to all six concerts of the 2026 Global Stage Passport series.

 

La Jolla Community Center

January 16th, 2026 - Songs of the Shona People of Zimbabwe
February 20th, 2026 - American String Traditions
March 20th, 2026 - The Bardic Traditions of Turkmenistan

 

Mingei International Museum

April 17th, 2026 - Music from the Villages of Bulgaria
May 15th, 2026 - Shadow Puppetry and Gamelan of Java
June 19th, 2026 - Revitalizing Armenian Heritage Through Music and Dance

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$95 2026 La Jolla Venue Pass - General Admission

 

This pass includes general admission tickets to three concerts hosted at the La Jolla Community Center.

 

La Jolla Community Center

January 16th, 2026 - Songs of the Shona People of Zimbabwe
February 20th, 2026 - American String Traditions
March 20th, 2026 - The Bardic Traditions of Turkmenistan

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$155 2026 La Jolla Venue Pass - VIP

 

This pass includes VIP tickets to three concerts hosted at the La Jolla Community Center.

 

La Jolla Community Center

January 16th, 2026 - Songs of the Shona People of Zimbabwe
February 20th, 2026 - American String Traditions
March 20th, 2026 - The Bardic Traditions of Turkmenistan

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$110 2026 Mingei Venue Pass - General Admission

 

This pass includes general admission tickets to all three concerts hosted at Mingei International Museum.

 

Mingei International Museum

April 17th, 2026 - Music from the Villages of Bulgaria
May 15th, 2026 - Shadow Puppetry and Gamelan of Java
June 19th, 2026 - Revitalizing Armenian Heritage Through Music and Dance

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$170 2026 Mingei Venue Pass - VIP

 

This pass includes VIP tickets to three concerts hosted at Mingei International Museum.

 

Mingei International Museum

April 17th, 2026 - Music from the Villages of Bulgaria
May 15th, 2026 - Shadow Puppetry and Gamelan of Java
June 19th, 2026 - Revitalizing Armenian Heritage Through Music and Dance

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