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What are my food options at Picnic at the Pops?

You are welcome to pack a picnic and eat on the premises – please remember: no outside alcohol, grills and other cooking devices, or anything with an open flame.

Don’t feel like packing a picnic?

Pre-order meals from Greens on Tenth!

We have an authorized caterer to pre-order meals for the evening. Pre-ordered meals will be available for easy pick-up after the grounds open at 5:00pm. Details on when food orders can be placed and the full menu will be announce soon!

Food Trucks & Vendors

We will also have the following food trucks and vendors on-site during the concert.

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What is parking like at Picnic at the Pops?

Patron parking is available on the grounds starting at 4:30pm. Please have your event ticket ready to present to parking security upon arrival to enter the parking lots. If you purchased a Premiere Parking Pass, please follow the directions on the back of the parking pass or call 209.523.4156 for more information.

There are three General parking entrances:

  • Yosemite Blvd. & Santa Rosa Ave.

  • Yosemite Blvd. & Santa Rita Ave.

Accessible Parking (with a state issued placard/plate) is located at Yosemite Blvd. & Morton Drive - then turn left onto Grand Street and follow the signs.

Parking attendants will direct you to the closest parking lot.

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What is this year's wine list?

This event’s wine was generously donated by GALLO and all proceeds from drink sales benefit the Modesto Symphony Orchestra. Click below to read more!

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Where can I get my Picnic tickets?

Tickets are available online and at the Gallo Center Box Office. We will also sell Picnic tickets at ticket outlets about one month before the concert so you can pick them up when you’re out. Details on ticket outlets will be announced soon!

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Are there Youth Tickets for Picnic at the Pops?

Yes!

  • General Lawn Seating: $12 (ages 4-17; under 3 is free)

  • Reserved Lawn Seating: $20 (ages 4-17; under 3 is free)

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How To Order Tickets

You can purchase tickets to any of our concerts through the following methods:

By Phone

Gallo Center for the Arts Box Office
(209) 338-2100 or toll free at (877) 488-3380
Monday through Friday 10am - 6pm // Saturday Noon - 6pm
 

In Person

Gallo Center for the Arts Box Office 
10th and I Street, Modesto
Monday through Friday 10am - 6pm // Saturday Noon - 6pm
 

Online

Tickets may be purchased at the Gallo Center for the Arts web site or by browsing our Concerts & Events page and clicking on the 'Select your Seats' link for the desired concert.

  • If orders are received less than one week prior to a concert, tickets will be held at Will Call.

  • Orders are filled on a date received basis.

  • Please allow two weeks for delivery of tickets.

  • Refunds may not be made after seats have been purchased.

  • Dates, programs and artists subject to change.

Are there discounted tickets?

For Picnic at the Pops! we offer a group discount of 20% for groups of 10 or more in General Lawn seating. For Holiday Candlelight and all MSO concerts at the Gallo Center for the Arts, we offer 15% off. Please call the Gallo Center Box Office at 209-338-2100 to place your order.

Student Tickets: We offer $12 student tickets for most of our Classics Series. Student tickets can be purchased with a student ID at the Ticket Office at least two weeks prior to the concert date based on availability.

What If I am Unable to Attend A Concert?

If you are unable to attend a concert, please call the Gallo Center for the Arts Ticket Office at (209) 338-2100 as far in advance as possible (up to one hour prior to a performance) to offer your tickets for resale.  Their value is a tax-deductible contribution to the Modesto Symphony Orchestra.

Ticket Exchanges: MSO Subscribers unable to attend on a particular date can exchange their tickets up to 24 hours in advance of the performance date being returned. If the new performance selection should have a higher ticket price, the patron will pay the additional sum of money. If the new performance selection has a lower ticket price, there will be no refund for the price difference.

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