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NewsKPBS Public MediaAugust 18, 2026San Diego

KPBS broadcasts Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2026

KPBS will air the 2026 Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert, recorded at Schönbrunn Palace Park, on KPBS 2 and KPBS TV in late August 2026. The performance features conductor Lorenzo Viotti, bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel, and the Vienna State Ballet.

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Why It Matters

San Diego residents can access this international cultural event through local public television channels or the KPBS+ streaming application.

Key Facts

  • The concert premieres on KPBS 2 on Friday, August 28, 2026, at 8 p.m.
  • An encore presentation airs on KPBS TV on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at 6 p.m.
  • The concert was recorded on June 19, 2026, at Schönbrunn Palace Park.
  • Maestro Lorenzo Viotti conducts the orchestra for the first time.
  • Sir Bryn Terfel performs arias from Verdi, Boito, Wagner, and the song 'If I Were a Rich Man'.
  • The Vienna State Ballet performs choreography by Eno Peçi.
  • KPBS+ is a free streaming app available on Roku, smart TVs, and mobile devices.
  • KPBS added a new channel, FNX (First Nation Experience), to its lineup.

Who's Mentioned

personSir Bryn Terfel“Soloist bass-baritone performer.”personLorenzo Viotti“Conductor of the concert.”organizationVienna Philharmonic Orchestra“The performing musical ensemble.”otherKPBS+“Streaming application for KPBS content.”locationSchönbrunn Palace Park“Location where the concert was recorded.”organizationKPBS“Local public media organization broadcasting the concert.”