Published in cooperation between Green Music Center and the Pacific Sun
The Green Music Center at Sonoma State University is thrilled to present its new lineup of summer entertainment for 2025, with experiences for music lovers, families and everyone in between. From the exhilarating 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular to the enchanting sounds of Pink Martini featuring China Forbes (Aug 21), this season’s events offer a perfect blend of timeless classics and modern favorites.
Kicking off the season with a bang, the 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular features the Santa Rosa Symphony and the Transcendence Theatre Company, culminating in the largest fireworks display in Sonoma County. Grammy-winning Rhiannon Giddens returns to her roots in her much-anticipated Old-Time Revue, joined by fellow Carolina Chocolate Drops collaborator Justin Robinson (July 18). Funk and soul legends Tower of Power continue their five-decade legacy (Aug 8), followed by the beloved “little orchestra,” Pink Martini, as it celebrates its 30th anniversary tour (Aug 21). Adding a comedic twist, “Weird Al” Yankovic’s Bigger & Weirder 2025 Tour promises rollicking parodies, iconic hits and never-before-performed fan favorites (Aug 27). Finally, rounding out the season are family-friendly Movies at the Green, featuring beloved titles and offering fun for all ages.
To purchase tickets to Summer at the Green 2025 visit gmc.sonoma.edu or call 707.664.4246.
Summer at the Green 2025
Weill Hall + Lawn
4th of July Fireworks Spectacular
Santa Rosa Symphony
Troy Quinn, conductor
Transcendence Theatre Company
Friday, July 4, at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets $46-$76
The biggest fireworks display in Sonoma County returns with a bang. Join us for a family-friendly celebration featuring Sonoma County’s own Transcendence Theatre Company and the Santa Rosa Symphony in an evening of show tunes and patriotic classics, followed by a spectacular post-concert fireworks show. Bring the whole family—lawn tickets for kids 12 and under are half price! Families, make sure to arrive early and check out our Kids Zone from 4:30 p.m. –7 p.m., complete with carnival games and bounce houses, plus food, music and more.!
Indoor and outdoor seating options are available. Indoor guests will be given time to relocate outside prior to the start of the fireworks display.
Supported in part by Crumbl Cookies, Exchange Bank and ProSource Wholesale
Rhiannon Giddens and the Old-Time Revue
with special guest Hannah Myree
Friday, July 18, at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets $42-$112
Rhiannon Giddens & The Old-Time Revue is Giddens’ much anticipated return to her North Carolina roots and the old time music tradition that launched her career. 2x Grammy, MacArthur “Genius” and Pulitzer Prize-winner Giddens has pulled together a remarkable band that represents an incredible array of talent and American musical traditions as a way to celebrate her new album What Did the Blackbird Say to the Crow, a fiddle-and-banjo record made with her old Carolina Chocolate Drop collaborator Justin Robinson. Joining Giddens and Robinson on stage will be celebrated multi-instrumentalist Dirk Powell, longtime bassist Jason Sypher, guitarist Amelia Powell and bones player and rapper Demeanor.
Supported in part by Balletto Vineyards
Tower of Power
Friday, August 8 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets $41-$111
For 57 years, Tower of Power has delivered the best in funk and soul music. “We were a soul band called The Motowns,” recalls Emilio Castillo. “Rocco was the bass player, I was there, and my brother was the drummer. I met ‘Doc’ Kupka back in 1968 and gave him an audition. He came in the band, and we eventually changed our name to the Tower of Power.” The reason for the band name change was that they had a specific goal in mind. The band has long since surpassed Castillo’s modest aspirations, traveling the world, enjoying hit singles on their own and backing legendary artists. In the process they’ve defined an “Oakland soul” sound as instantly recognizable as those from Castillo’s hometown, Detroit, as well as inspirations like Memphis and Philadelphia.
The future of Tower of Power is set out to be vigorous and dynamic and will prove to be just that for fans around the world starved for the band’s groove just the way Tower of Power likes it.
Supported in part by Poppy Ban, and Sally Tomatoes
Pink Martini featuring China Forbes
30th Anniversary Tour
Thursday, Aug. 21, at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets $46-$121
Featuring a dozen musicians, with songs in 25 languages, Pink Martini performs its multilingual repertoire on concert stages on six continents. After making its European debut at the Cannes Film Festival in 1997 and its orchestral debut with the Oregon Symphony in 1998, the band has gone on to play with more than 50 orchestras around the world, including multiple engagements with the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl, the Boston Pops, the National Symphony at the Kennedy Center, the San Francisco Symphony and the BBC Concert Orchestra at Royal Albert Hall in London. Pink Martini has released 11 studio albums on its own independent label Heinz Records (named after pianist ThomasLauderdale’s dog), selling over 3 million albums worldwide.
Supported in part by Clover Sonoma, Oliver’s Markets, ProSource Wholesale, Redwood Credit Union, Sonoma-Cutrer and Willow Creek Wealth Management
“Weird Al” Yankovic:
Bigger & Weirder 2025 Tour
with special guest Puddles Pity Party
Wednesday, Aug. 27, at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets $46-$121
Weird Al brings his legendary full-production multimedia comedy rock show back to the concert stage with the Bigger & Weirder 2025 Tour, playing his iconic hits as well as some never-performed-live-before fan favorites. Al’s long-time band is joined by four additional players to create a super-sized concert experience.
“Weird Al” Yankovic is the biggest-selling comedy recording artist in history. A 5-time Grammy Award winner, he is best known for his parodies of the biggest musical artists over the last 4 decades. His many hits include “Amish Paradise,” “Eat It,” “Like a Surgeon,” “Smells Like Nirvana,” “Word Crimes,” and the platinum-selling “White & Nerdy.” His last album, Mandatory Fun, is the only comedy album in history to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200. Weird Al’s live shows have entertained audiences across the globe for generations. In 2022, Yankovic produced and co-wrote the Emmy-winning biopic Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, starring Daniel Radcliffe in the title role.
Supported in part by Sally Tomatoes and the Sonoma State University Alumni Association
Movies at the Green
Supported in part by The Press Democrat and Sonoma State University Involvement.
Lawn tickets only $6 per person, 12 and under free.
Shrek – Saturday, July 12, at 5 p.m.
Moana & Moana 2 – Saturday, July 26, at 5 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 – Saturday, Aug. 23, at 5 p.m.
Wicked – Saturday, Sept. 13, at 5 p.m.
A Minecraft Movie – Saturday, Sept. 20, at 5 p.m.
CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE
WEILL HALL
Sit inside for the most intimate concert-going experience. The back wall will be open for the summer.
TERRACED TABLE SEATING
Sit outside at a table for four and enjoy the views. Ideal for enjoying the music while dining with friends.
WEILL LAWN
Soak in the sounds of summer on the Weill Lawn. With views of the stage amplified by a large video screen, the lawn offers the feel of a summer festival. Bring your own blanket or lawn chair.
About the Green Music Center
The Green Music Center is the performing arts center at Sonoma State University, a regionally serving public university committed to educational access and excellence. As a cornerstone of Sonoma State University’s commitment to the arts, the Green Music Center is a place to witness artistic inspiration through year-round programming, serving as home to the Sonoma State University Department of Music, the Santa Rosa Symphony and Sonoma Bach.
The mission of the Green Music Center is to present the most compelling artists of our time, to investigate ideas and to provide access to diverse artistic experiences that educate, connect and inspire Sonoma State University and neighboring North Bay communities.
Built to bring together artists, students, families, music-lovers and more, the Green Music Center at Sonoma State University is a gathering place for the diverse communities in Sonoma County to explore and enjoy the things that move and inspire. The center includes the 1,400-seat Weill Hall, with a rear wall that opens to lawn seating for a unique summertime experience, and the intimate 240-seat Schroeder Hall.
About the Green Music Center
Nestled in the foothills of Northern California’s esteemed Wine Country, the Green Music Center (GMC) at Sonoma State University is a focal point for arts in the region. It is comprised of the spectacular 1,400-seat Weill Hall, an acoustically exceptional venue with a modular rear wall that opens to terraced lawn seating, providing picturesque views of the surrounding countryside, and the 240-seat Schroeder Hall, a cathedral-like recital hall designed specifically to accentuate instruments, organ and voice in a small, intimate setting. The Green Music Center presents year-round programming of top classical, contemporary, jazz and world music artists and is home to the Santa Rosa Symphony.
View a complete listing of the Green Music Center’s upcoming events at gmc.sonoma.edu.
Weill Hall | Schroeder Hall
Green Music Center | Sonoma State University
1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, CA 94928
