Princeton University Concerts (PUC)’s 2025-26 season offers more opportunities than ever before to experience the world’s most celebrated musicians at the lowest prices in the region and to engage with the music in unique settings. From September 18, 2025, through April 30, 2026, more than 30 performances and community offerings span diverse artists, repertoire, and formats in which to experience and chamber music and to engage more deeply with the music.
“When Philena Fobes Fine founded the Ladies Musical Committee in 1894 — the seed that blossomed into today’s Princeton University Concerts — they exclusively presented string quartets,” notes PUC Director Marna Seltzer. “Our programming celebrates these beginnings by presenting the world’s greatest string quartets — the Belcea, Ébène, Marmen, and Takács Quartets — and star string soloists — violinists Lisa Batiashvili and Patricia Kopatchinskaja and violist Tabea Zimmermann — at the lowest prices in the region. That said, there is something for everyone, including fans of great pianists, like Paul Lewis and opera singers, such as Benjamin Bernheim and Joyce DiDonato. All the artists are bringing exceptionally thoughtful programs, and many are making rare recital appearances.”
PUC’s community events include Do-Re-Meet social events for music lovers, documentary screenings at the Princeton Garden Theatre, free Live Music Meditations, and free book discussions at the Princeton Public Library.
“At the heart of everything we do at Princeton University Concerts is a commitment to meeting people where they are,” says Seltzer. “One of the most remarkable pieces of feedback we received about our community events was from a book group attendee, who said that music is not usually her thing, but thanks to the book group, she could come in through a book and attend the concert with an open heart. We’re excited to keep exploring music from different angles with our community this season, and we’re thankful to our partners at the Princeton Garden Theatre, Princeton Public Library, the Princeton University Office of Religious Life, and Risa Grimaldi of TheSinglesGroup.com for helping us facilitate these deep connections.”
Tickets and registration for PUC performances and community events are available now at puc.princeton.edu or by calling 609-258-9220. PUC’s ticket access program Admit All affords qualified members subsidized tickets. You can learn more about this program at puc.princeton.edu/admit-all.
