The Paderewski Festival
November 6–8, 2026 · Paso Robles & San Luis Obispo
2026 Schedule of Events
4:00 – 5:30 PM
Master Class with Hyunjin Roh
Cal Poly
Watch our guest pianist coach young musicians up close. Open to Cal Poly students, this year's exchange students from Poland, Competition participants, and anyone who'd like to sit in.
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The Cracow Duo, joined by violinist Grace Seng.
7:00 PM Reception · 7:30 PM Concert
Cracow Duo with Violinist Grace Seng
Park Ballroom
Music by Paderewski and more, paired with an Epoch Estate wine tasting.
Following the Concert
Patron Dinner
An intimate dinner for Patron Pass holders after the Cracow Duo concert.
11:00 AM
Matinee Film: Poland – A Musical Self-Portrait
Park Cinema
A 2025 documentary by Magdalena Zięba-Schwind tracing Polish music through the country's history (54 min).
3:00 PM
Youth Competition Winners' Concert
Park Ballroom
A festival favorite spotlighting this year's outstanding young pianists.
11:30 AM - 3 PM
Downtown Dining Voucher
Participating Restaurants, Downtown Park
Pass holders receive a $30 voucher good at participating restaurants around the downtown park.
Evening Departure
Private Bus to the SLO Symphony
Round-Trip: Paso Robles – SLO PAC
Patron Pass holders ride together from Paso Robles to the gala and back.
6:30 PM Pre-Talk · 7:30 PM Concert
SLO Symphony Gala: Keys of Grandeur
SLO PAC – Harold Miossi Hall
Hyunjin Roh performs Beethoven's "Emperor" Concerto alongside works by Moniuszko and Tchaikovsky, with an Epoch Estate wine tasting at intermission.
9:30 AM
Patron & FOP Brunch
Park Ballroom
A relaxed morning together before the final concert, for Patron and Friends of Paderewski Pass holders.
11:00 AM
Youth Cultural Exchange Concert
Park Ballroom
This year's Polish participants in the Festival's Youth Cultural Exchange close out the weekend.
