Picnic at the Pops!

A Celebration of Symphony & Song

Picnic at the Pops! presented by the Modesto Symphony Orchestra is an annual event that is held on the grounds of the E. & J. Gallo Winery and has been a community favorite since it began in 1994. This family-friendly picnic concert attracts thousands of guests from Modesto and the neighboring communities for an evening of orchestral pops music, dancing, and fun beneath the stars.

Concert attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket, pack a picnic, and enjoy all that the outdoor space has to offer. Outside alcohol is prohibited; wine and an assortment of beverages are available for purchase, with all proceeds benefiting the MSO. For those not looking to pack their own picnic, patrons may pre-order meals or purchase food on-site from local food trucks and vendors.

Picnic at the Pops! Dancing in the Streets: The Music of MoTown

Saturday, September 7, 2024

GALLO Grounds

Grounds Open at 5:00 PM
Concert Starts at 7:30 PM

Tickets:

Reserved Lawn Seating: $75 Adults / $20 Youth
General Lawn Seating: $45 Adults / $12 Youth

Tickets on Sale June 3, 2024

Group Discount: Save 20% off General Lawn Seating tickets for groups of 10 or more! Call the Gallo Center for the Arts at 209-523-4156 to save today.

About this Performance

Ryan Murray, conductor
Chester Gregory, guest vocalist
Shayna Steele, guest vocalist
Terron Brooks, guest vocalist

Experience a full-evening symphonic tribute to the magic of Motown! This program features smash hits made famous by artists like Marvin Gaye, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, The Temptations, and the one and only Stevie Wonder. Program to include new orchestral arrangements of “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” “Reach Out I’ll Be There,” “Dancing In The Street,” “My Girl,” “Superstition” and more. Audiences will be transformed by the powerful music of the Motown era and dance the night away at the GALLO grounds!

Featuring

Ryan Murray, Principal Pops Conductor

Plan your Picnic-perfect evening!

Pack your picnic baskets, lay out your blankets, and soak in the enchanting ambiance of the beautiful GALLO grounds. Whether you’re a seasoned Picnic veteran or you’re going to be enjoying Picnic for the first time, head over to our Picnic FAQ page to learn more about what to pack, where to park, and more!

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For this concert, you will need to bring printed tickets for admission and to enter the ground’s parking lots.
We highly encourage you to pick up your printed tickets from the Gallo Center Ticket Office prior to the concert. Ticket Office hours are Monday to Friday, from 10 AM to 6 PM and Saturday from 12 Noon to 6 PM. Any printed tickets left over will be available at will call at the event.
If you order before August 1st, your tickets will be mailed to you.
: Picnic at the Pops is a true community event, put on for the community with help from our community! If you’re interested in learning more about how to volunteer and support the MSO, please visit our Volunteer page!