The San Francisco

Early Music Society

Your portal to early music in the bay area

Who are we? The San Francisco Early Music Society is the Bay Area’s portal for early music, promoting engagement with historically informed performance spanning centuries and cultures, and creating a community reflective of our region’s diversity.

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The Berkeley Festival & Exhibition has become a remarkable institution on the American musical scene.” —The New York Times

Join us for eight days of fantastic music this summer!

Savor the best of the best in early music—period. Join us for a plethora of main stage concerts, various special events, our international exhibition, and dozens of self-produced Fringe concerts!

SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGES & PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!!!

2024 Summer Workshops!

Registration for our four summer workshops is now open!

Baroque Workshop: June 24–30
Medieval/Renaissance Workshop: July 14–20
Recorder Workshop: July 21–27
Classical Workshop: July 28–August 3

Support SFEMS!

Become a member of your favorite portal to early music in the Bay Area and beyond!

Your tax-deductible donation is a vote for the future of early music.

Your support today will help us fill our pay-what-you-can seats, making early music accessible to all.

By "paying it forward" or donating, you support our vision of an inclusive early music community. Join us in promoting historically informed performance and creating a diverse, inclusive community. Let's make early music accessible to everyone!

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