STRATHMORE

FALL 2026 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Editor’s Note:

A comprehensive 2026-2027 season programming guide is available here.

For Strathmore’s official announcements, including Halloween and Holidays, visit Press & Media. 

Originally published by Strathmore Music Center, October 10, 2026

Editor’s note: Strathmore published this list on Oct. 10, 2026. Events that took place before Oct. 31 have been removed; the remaining listings are as Strathmore published them.

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MUSIC CENTER

• Fresh AIR(Nov. 3): Strathmore’s Artists in Residence Class of 2027 makes its concert debut in a dynamic evening of unique artistry and cross-genre collaborations. 
• Alex Edelman (Nov. 4 & Nov. 5): Emmy- and Tony-winning comedian brings What Are You Going To Do, blending stand-up with tales of identity and modern absurdity. 
• Las Migas (Nov. 8): Latin Grammy–winning flamenco quartet performs music blending Spanish traditions with pop, hip-hop, and global influences. 
• Big Head Todd and The Monsters (Nov. 17): Platinum-selling quartet returns after a seven-year hiatus with the blues-rock journey Her Way Out. 
• Terence Blanchard & Ravi Coltrane: (Nov. 21): Visionary bandleaders lead Miles Davis & John Coltrane Centennial, a jazz tribute honoring the legends through improvisation and reinterpretation. 
• MYCO Presents Fall Concert Series (Nov. 22): Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras opens its 81st season with inspiring performances at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
• Annual ASDF/Baila4life Latin Dance Competition (Nov. 23): Elite high school dancers perform  in a high-energy salsa, bachata, and choreography competition.

MUSIC CENTER: WINDOWS SERIES

• Recuerdos: A Latin American Arts Market (Oct. 31 & Nov. 1): A Latin American art and culture marketplace open before and during Coco Live-to-Film Concert.
• Coco Live-to-Film Concert(Oct. 31 & Nov. 1): Screening of Disney Pixar’s film with live score performed by Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México. 
• American Voices in Choreography (Nov. 10): Panel explores 21st-century American ballet and offers a sneak peek at the ABT Studio Company’s evening performance.
• American Ballet Theatre Studio Company (Nov. 10): Rising stars and soloists perform classical excerpts and contemporary pieces. 

MUSIC IN THE MANSION

• Maryna Krut (Nov. 1): Contemporary Ukrainian folk music performance blending traditional bandura, expressive vocals, jazz elements, and cultural storytelling. 
• Tapestry Vocal Ensemble (Nov. 5): Vocal ensemble champions women’s voices through history, blending old and new perspectives. 
• Germán López (Nov. 22):  Timple-led jazz trio blends Canary Island folk with West African, Latin, and classical influences. 

MANSION GALLERIES & SHOP

• 4th Annual Black and White Photography (Until Nov. 7): Exhibition of 1,021 Maryland photography submissions across 24 clubs, juried by MPA Maryland Master Leo Howard Lubow. 
• Intersections: Lusmerlin & Kelvin He Hao Low (Until Nov. 7): Strathmore’s Intersections series pairs Lusmerlin’s vibrant pastels with Kelvin He Hao Low’s woven textiles. 
• Museums & Makers Holiday Market (Nov. 12-14): A festive three-day shopping event at the Mansion featuring regional museum gift shops and local artisans. 
• Color & Light (Nov. 21-Jan. 9; Opening Reception: Nov. 21): Artists Hirons and Cathy Abramson masterfully capture subtle light and shadow in a joint exhibition of vibrant pastel and acrylic landscapes. 
• Fine Art in Miniature (Nov. 21-Jan. 9; Opening Reception: Nov. 21): The Miniature Painters, Sculptors & Gravers Society of Washington, D.C., hosts its 93rd annual exhibition, inviting viewers to use a magnifying glass to explore 700 tiny marvels. 

MANSION: AFTERNOON TEA

• Guess Which Movie Tea (Nov. 3): Movie buffs will enjoy Strathmore’s signature tea and tasty treats while guessing the films behind featured songs brought to life by harpist Judith Mostyn White. 
• Classical Afternoon Tea (Nov. 4): Enjoy Strathmore’s signature afternoon tea and wonderful classical music by Chopin, Beethoven, Debussy, and other renowned composers, played by pianist Yumi Takahashi. 
• Italian Tea (Nov. 7): Add some la dolce vita to your day with delicious Italian food, tea, and music from the Rigatoni Brothers, featuring mandolinist Paul Oorts and guitarist Jay Benforado. 
• Historic Tea & Talk (Nov. 17): An old-fashioned tea followed by an in-depth talk from Strathmore Historian Marian Emr on the history of Montgomery County’s finest mansion, set to the sounds of pianist Mike Gold and bassist Paul Mickey. 
• Thanksgiving Tea (Nov. 18): Give thanks for good company, savoring fall flavors, delicious tea, and memorable seasonal melodies performed by flutist Susan Bour and guitarist Phil Bour.

BLOOM BY STRATHMORE

• North County Strings A Latin Music Initiative (Nov. 12): Middle school students premiere Dion Morales’ Fuego Celeste “Sky Fire” in an explosive autumn residency finale commissioned by MCYO and Montgomery County Public Schools. 
• Ellington Carthan (Nov. 14): Strathmore Artists in Residence alum performs a live jazz piano concert of composition, and improvisation.

MISSION BELONGING

• “The Story of Overcoming Fear with LeJuane Bowens” (Nov. 19): Transform fear into a compelling narrative using imaginative prompts in an interactive writing workshop led by an award-winning spoken word poet. 

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