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 1995. 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! Windborne’s Music of Queen
Saturday, September 6, 2025
GALLO Grounds
600 Yosemite Boulevard, Modesto, CA 95354
Grounds Open at 5:00 PM
Concert Starts at 7:30 PM
For more information about our ticket prices, please visit our Ticketing Information Page.
Group Discount: Save 20% off General Lawn Seating tickets for groups of 10 or more! Call the Gallo Center for the Arts at 209-338-5064 to save.
About this Performance
Ryan Murray, conductor
Brody Dolyniuk, guest artist
Somebody to Love, Under Pressure, Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen produced some of the most iconic rock anthems of all time. Join the Modesto Symphony for a concert under the stars as they salute Freddie Mercury and all of Queen’s greatest hits!
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!
Pre-Order your Picnic Meal
Greens on Tenth is our authorized caterer for the concert. Pre-ordered meals will be available for easy pick-up at the concert after the grounds open at 5:00 pm. Food orders can be placed starting now through Saturday, August 30th online or in-person at Gather, 2424 McHenry Avenue, Modesto.
On-Site Food: The Sinaloense Food Truck, Yogurt Mill’s Froyo Truck, and Dale’s Gourmet Kettle Corn & Agua Frescas will be on site during the concert.
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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.
On the day of the concert, your tickets will be available at Gallo Center’s Will Call until 2:30 pm. Any printed tickets left over will be available at will call on the concert grounds starting at 5 pm.
If you order before August 1st, your tickets will be mailed to you.
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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!
Thank You to Our picnic concert Partners
Picnic at the Pops! wouldn’t be possible without our picnic concert partners!
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